Andrew Heaney SP PIT Sun 5/21/23 10:21 PM
Andrew Heaney
SP PIT
Heaney (3-3) allowed an unearned run on six hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings to earn the win Sunday over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Heaney limited an opponent to one run or less for the fourth time in nine outings this season. He allowed the Rockies to get on the board with a fielder's choice in the sixth inning. Heaney had a 5.52 ERA through his first six starts, but it's down to 4.13 with a 1.21 WHIP and 52:20 K:BB across 48 innings over nine starts this season. He's lined up for a tough road matchup in Baltimore for his next outing.
Andrew Heaney SP PIT Sun 5/14/23 7:18 PM
Andrew Heaney
SP PIT
Heaney allowed a run on four hits and two walks while striking out nine over six innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Heaney pitched well enough to win, but Jonathan Hernandez gave up a two-run home run to Shea Langeliers in the seventh inning to temporarily squander the lead. There's still some good to take from this outing for Heaney, who earned his fourth quality start in his last five appearances. He also avoided giving up a homer for the first time in four starts. The southpaw trimmed his ERA to 4.71 with a 1.19 WHIP and 47:18 K:BB across 42 innings through eight outings this season. He's projected to face the Rockies at home in his next start.
Andrew Heaney SP PIT Wed 5/10/23 12:27 AM
Andrew Heaney
SP PIT
Heaney (2-3) allowed four runs (three earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out seven over 6.2 innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Heaney put in a solid effort, but the Rangers couldn't do anything with their seven hits in the contest. The southpaw's trouble with the long ball continued Tuesday when he gave up a seventh-inning blast to Tom Murphy, the sixth home run he's allowed in his last three starts. Heaney has a 5.25 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 38:16 K:BB through 36 innings over seven starts this season. He's projected for a favorable weekend start in Oakland.
Andrew Heaney SP PIT Wed 5/3/23 6:17 PM
Andrew Heaney
SP PIT
Heaney allowed six runs on four hits and four walks over 4.2 innings during Wednesday's 12-7 loss to the Rangers. He struck out five and didn't factor in the decision.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old struggled with his command and threw just 49 of 92 pitches for strikes, resulting in a season-high four walks. The left-hander was also victimized three times by the long ball, with Christian Walker going deep twice. Heaney entered Wednesday having given up only five earned runs in his previous four outings, and he'll attempt to get back to that form early next week in Seattle.
Andrew Heaney SP PIT Fri 4/28/23 8:45 AM
Andrew Heaney
SP PIT
Heaney (2-2) took the loss Thursday, allowing three runs on four hits and one walk over six innings in a 4-2 loss to the Yankees. He struck out six.
EDGE Analysis
Heaney was solid, but he outdueled by Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. Heaney has now allowed just five runs over his last four starts combined after giving up seven in his first start of the year. The 31-year-old is tentatively slated to face the Diamondbacks at home in his next appearance.
Andrew Heaney SP PIT Sun 4/23/23 7:31 AM
Andrew Heaney
SP PIT
Heaney (2-1) earned the win Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over six innings against the Athletics. He struck out four.
EDGE Analysis
Heaney has allowed just two earned runs over his last 16 innings pitched after giving up seven across 2.2 innings April 4 against Baltimore. The southpaw has been nearly unstoppable since that game, as he also tied the AL record with nine straight strikeouts against Kansas City on April 10. The 31-year-old is tentatively slated to face the Yankees at home in his next start.
Andrew Heaney SP PIT Sun 4/16/23 11:10 PM
Andrew Heaney
SP PIT
Heaney allowed two hits and three walks over five shutout frames during Sunday's win over Houston. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Heaney didn't face much trouble during his five scoreless innings. He didn't allow an extra-base hit but forced just four whiffs on 88 pitches. The 31-year-old southpaw was locked into a pitcher's duel with Framber Valdez and didn't get the win because the scoreless tie wasn't broken until the seventh inning. Heaney will carry a 4.97 ERA into his next start, which is projected to be next week at home against the Athletics.
Andrew Heaney SP PIT Tue 4/11/23 1:35 AM
Andrew Heaney
SP PIT
Heaney (1-1) earned the win against Kansas City on Monday, allowing an unearned run on two hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters over five innings.
EDGE Analysis
Heaney's outing didn't start off well, as three of the first four batters reached base against him, though one was by way of an error that resulted in an unearned run. Things got significantly better for the left-handed hurler from there, as each of the nine batters he faced following the error went down on strikes. The run of consecutive punchouts tied an American League record and was one behind Tom Seaver's MLB record set in 1970. Heaney finished the outing with a massive 19 swinging strikes and 10 total punchouts in earning his first victory as a Ranger. He's always had big strikeout potential, highlighted by a career-best 13.6 K/9 with the Dodgers last season. However, with a career ERA of 4.60 and after allowing seven runs on 2.2 innings in his season debut, it's hard to count on consistency from Heaney on a game-to-game basis.
Andrew Heaney SP PIT Tue 4/4/23 10:54 PM
Andrew Heaney
SP PIT
Heaney took the loss Tuesday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and two walks over 2.2 innings against the Orioles. He struck out two.
EDGE Analysis
It was the first start as a member of the Rangers for Heaney, and it did not go well. The southpaw was able to get through the first without blemish, but gave up five in the second including a three-run homer off the bat of Ryan Mountcastle, and he gave up a two-run homer to Jorge Mateo in the third before exiting. The left-hander was around the strike zone with 44-of-69 pitches going for strikes, but he didn't fool hitters whatsoever with his arsenal. Heaney is scheduled for a chance to rebound Monday when he faces the Royals.
Andrew Heaney SP PIT Sat 3/25/23 9:41 AM
Andrew Heaney
SP PIT
Heaney allowed five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.2 innings in Friday's spring start against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
This was Heaney's final Cactus League outing, and the left-hander admitted to not being at his best, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Heaney worked this spring to incorporate his changeup -- an offering he threw just 5.1 percent of the time in 2022. The goal is to have a third pitch to play off his fastball/slider mix. The 31-year-old finished the spring with a 6.75 ERA and 1.92 WHIP over 12 innings. Perhaps tinkering with the changeup played a role in those numbers. Heaney is expected to start the Rangers' fifth game of the season, facing the Orioles on April 4.