Sean Hjelle
Sean Anthony Hjelle
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 11", Weight 228 lb.
- School University of Kentucky
- High School Mahtomedi High School
- Debut May 6, 2022
- Born May 7, 1997 in Fridley, MN USA
Biographical Information[edit]
When pitcher Sean Hjelle made his major league debut with the San Francisco Giants on May 6, 2022, one day shy of his 25th borthday, he tied Jon Rauch as the tallest player in major league history at 6' 11".
His last name is pronounced "Jelly".
Further Reading[edit]
- Maria Guardado: "A true Giant on the mound, 6'11" Hjelle debuts", mlb.com, May 7, 2022. [1]
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