Emmet Sheehan Bio
George Emmet Sheehan (born November 15, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. The New York City native grew up in Darien, Connecticut, and attended Fordham Preparatory School before transferring to Salisbury School for his senior year. He played three seasons of college baseball at Boston College before the Dodgers selected him in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB draft.
Early Life and Background
Sheehan was born in New York, New York and grew up in Darien, Connecticut. He attended Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx for three years before transferring to the Salisbury School in Salisbury, Connecticut. Sheehan played three seasons of college baseball at Boston College for the Eagles, going 5-5 with a 4.23 ERA and 106 strikeouts in 76.2 innings as a junior.
Path to Baseball
During the summers, Sheehan pitched in collegiate summer leagues to develop his skills. In 2018, he played in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League for the Bristol Blues and earned FCBL All-Star honors. He returned to the FCBL in 2020 with the New Britain Bees and was again named an All-Star. In 2019, Sheehan played in the New England Collegiate Baseball League for the Danbury Westerners where he was also named an All-Star.
Emmet Sheehan Career
Minor Leagues (2021-2022)
After being selected by the Dodgers in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB draft, Sheehan signed with the team and was assigned to the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Dodgers. He was later promoted to the Low-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and then to the High-A Great Lakes Loons. He finished his first professional season with a 3-0 record and 5.17 ERA with 34 strikeouts in 15.2 innings pitched across seven appearances.
In 2022, Sheehan returned to Great Lakes and appeared in 18 games (12 starts) with a 7-2 record and 2.91 ERA along with 106 strikeouts. He earned a late-season call-up to the Double-A Tulsa Drillers where he made two starts to close the season.
MLB Breakthrough (2023)
Sheehan began 2023 with Tulsa, going 4-1 with a 1.86 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 53.1 innings across 10 starts. He received his call-up to the majors on June 16, 2023. In his debut against the San Francisco Giants, he pitched six no-hit innings while allowing two walks and striking out three. He earned his first major league win on June 23 against the Houston Astros. He finished his rookie season with a 4-1 record and 4.92 ERA in 11 starts and two relief appearances.
Dodgers Era (2024-Present)
Sheehan was expected to compete for a rotation spot in spring training 2024 but was slowed by shoulder soreness and began the season on the injured list. On May 15, 2024, he underwent Tommy John surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow, ending his season. After a lengthy rehabilitation, he returned to the Dodgers rotation on June 18, 2025. He made 12 starts and three relief appearances with a 6-3 record and 2.82 ERA with 89 strikeouts. He was moved to the bullpen for the postseason and was on the roster when the Dodgers won the 2025 World Series.
Pitching Style and Strengths
Sheehan features a mid-90s fastball paired with a slider and curveball. His stuff generates swing-and-miss and he has shown the ability to work through lineups multiple times.
Notable Events and Milestones
Sheehan’s MLB debut on June 16, 2023 was historic as he threw six no-hit innings against the San Francisco Giants. He earned his first major league win against the Houston Astros. He was part of the 2025 World Series championship team with the Dodgers.
Emmet Sheehan Career Wins
Through mid-2026, Sheehan has compiled a 14-9 record with 234 strikeouts across his major league career.
MLB Highlights
His first career win came on June 23, 2023 against the Houston Astros. In the 2025 season, Sheehan earned six wins in 12 starts with a 2.82 ERA. He was part of the Dodgers postseason roster as they won the 2025 World Series.
Minor League Highlights
Sheehan went 3-0 with a 5.17 ERA in his first professional season with Great Lakes in 2021. In 2022, he combined for a 7-2 record with a 2.91 ERA between Great Lakes and Tulsa with 106 strikeouts.
Emmet Sheehan Family
Family Background
Sheehan grew up in Darien, Connecticut and attended Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx, New York for three years before transferring to Salisbury School in Connecticut.
Personal Life
Sheehan lives in Darien, Connecticut when not traveling for baseball.
2025 Season Performance
After missing the entire 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery, Sheehan rejoined the Dodgers rotation on June 18, 2025. He appeared in 12 starts and three relief appearances, posting a 6-3 record with a 2.82 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 68 innings. His strong performance helped him earn a spot on the postseason roster.
Sheehan was moved to the bullpen for the 2025 postseason. He appeared in the Wild Card Series, Division Series, and World Series. In the World Series, he pitched four innings across three games, allowing three runs. The Dodgers won the 2025 World Series, giving Sheehan his first championship ring. Looking ahead to 2026, Sheehan will aim to build on his successful return and establish himself as a durable starter in the Dodgers rotation.