J.A. Happ

J.A. Happ is a left-handed starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. Happ was drafted 92nd overall by the Phillies in 2004 and made his MLB debut on June 30, 2007. He played just one game in the majors in 2007 and was called up again in July of 2008. He recorded his first win during a game against the Atlanta Braves in September of 2007.

"It's not really fair to complain about playing baseball for a living. Sometimes the days are long, but you kind of have to remember some of the other opportunities for careers."Daily Northwestern: ...J.A. Happ left NU early to pursue pro baseball (April 6, 2005)

• Mahalo's Guide to the Philadelphia Phillies
• Major League Baseball: Career Stats
  • Height: 6'6
  • Weight: 200
  • Rookie Year: 2007

• 1982: Born on October 19 in Spring Valley, Illinois

• 2003: Named to All Big Ten for second time

• 2003: Named Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week in Collegiate Baseball

• 2004: Drafted by Philadelphia Phillies in third round (92nd overall)

• 2005-2006: Played for the Clearwater Threshers. Pitched in the Arizona Fall League.

• 2007: Played for the Red Barons of Ottawa

• 2008: Named to the Philadelphia Phillies team roster