Aaron Heilman is a professional athlete in Major League Baseball . He is currently a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.
On January 28, 2009, Heilman was traded from the Seattle Mariners to the Chicago Cubs. Heilman was traded for infielder Ronny Cedeno and pitcher Garrett Olson. He is expected to compete for the number 5 rotation spot for the Cubs.ESPN.com: Cubs acquire Heilman for M's (January 28, 2009)
Early Life
Aaron Michael Heilman was born in Logansport, Indiana, on November 12, 1978. He attended Logansport High School. He continued his education at the University of Notre Dame. In 2001, he was selected by the New York Mets with the 18th pick in the Major League Baseball amateur draft.Baseball-Reference.com: Aaron Heilman
Pro Career
On June 26, 2003, Heilman made his MLB debut with the New York Mets. In 2007, Heilman appeared in 81 games and compiled a 4.26 earned run average, with 62 strikeouts and 7 wins.MLB.com: Aaron Heilman
Aaron Heilman Timeline
- November 12, 1978: Born
- 2001: Drafted by New York Mets
- 2003: Debuted with New York Mets