Jeremy Hefner

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Age: 26 (born March 11, 1986)

Position: Starting pitcher

Bats: Left Throws: Right

Number: 53

Acquired: 2012 Free Agent

Contract: Major League minimum

Jeremy Hefner is a pitcher for the Mets. He joined the team in 2012. Hefner had pitched four seasons in the Padres’ minor league system before coming to the Mets.

In ’12, Hefner made his major league debut on April 23. In the first game of a doubleheader at Citi Field, he pitched three scoreless innings in a 6-1 Mets defeat to the Giants. Jeremy recorded his first win and hit a home run in the Mets' 6-3 victory over the Phillies on May 29 at Citi Field.