Joe Hesketh
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Joseph Thomas Hesketh
- Bats Right, Throws Left
- Height 6' 2", Weight 170 lb.
- School State University of New York at Buffalo
- Debut August 7, 1984
- Final Game August 7, 1994
- Born February 15, 1959 in Lackawanna, NY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Joe Hesketh was signed as a 2nd round pick in the 1980 amateur draft by the Montreal Expos and scout Al Harper. Hesketh became the pitching coach at State University of New York at Buffalo in 2007.
- 1984 Pitcher of the Year American Association Indianapolis Indians.
- Hesketh was enjoying a strong season in 1985. As of August 23, he had a 10-5 record with a 2.49 ERA. That afternoon, though, the wiry pitcher tried to bowl over Mike Scioscia in a play at the plate. Scioscia, who was known for his plate-blocking skills, said that Hesketh would have been safe if he had slid. Instead, he suffered a season-ending broken leg.
- Joe started only two games in 166 big-league appearances from 1987 through 1990. As a swingman in 1991, however, he posted a career-high 12 wins for the Boston Red Sox in 1991.
