Ricky Nolasco
Ricky Nolasco | |
---|---|
Pitcher | |
Born: Corona, California, U.S. | December 13, 1982|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 5, 2006, for the Florida Marlins | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 30, 2017, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 114–118 |
Earned run average | 4.56 |
Strikeouts | 1,513 |
Teams | |
Carlos Enrique Nolasco (born December 13, 1982) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida/Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, and Los Angeles Angels. He is of Mexican descent.
Early life
Born in Corona, California to
Professional career
Chicago Cubs
Nolasco began his professional career in the
Nolasco started the 2004 season in the
Florida/Miami Marlins
The
Nolasco missed most of the 2007 season with an injury and then started the 2008 season as a middle reliever, but quickly found his way to the top of the rotation as Florida's top starting pitcher. On August 19, 2008, he pitched a two-hitter against the San Francisco Giants. With one out in the 9th inning, he gave up a double; the only other hit given up by him was a ball deflected off the glove of first baseman Mike Jacobs. Nolasco also had a two-run double in the game. Nolasco won 15 games in 2008, putting him in the top 5 in wins in the National League.[3]
Nolasco was named the 2009
In December 2010, Nolasco agreed to a contract extension with the Marlins to remain with the team through 2013.[5]
On August 23, 2011, Nolasco became the Marlins franchise leader in strikeouts, overtaking Dontrelle Willis. A year later on May 22, 2012 he won his 69th game, overtaking Willis' club record of 68 wins with the Marlins. He finished the season with a 4.48 ERA in 191 innings pitched, with 47 walks, 125 strikeouts, a 1.37 WHIP, and a 12–13 record.
Los Angeles Dodgers
On July 6, 2013, he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Josh Wall and minor-league pitchers Steve Ames and Ángel Sánchez.[6] He made 15 starts for the Dodgers and was 8–3 with a 3.52 ERA. Nolasco is the only Marlins pitcher to have both over 1,000 innings pitched and 1,000 strikeouts.
Minnesota Twins
On November 27, 2013, Nolasco agreed to terms with the Minnesota Twins on a four-year, $49 million contract.[7] In his first season as a Twin, Nolasco posted a disappointing 5.38 ERA in 27 starts. Nolasco's 2015 season was cut short due to injury, recording a 6.75 ERA in 8 starts while also appearing in one game out of the bullpen. For the 2016 season, Nolasco competed for a rotation spot with Tyler Duffey.[8] Duffey ended up being sent down to AAA before the season began, anointing Nolasco the fifth starter. He continued his regression from his previous two seasons, registering an ERA of 5.13 in 21 starts for the Twins. Nolasco ended his 2+1⁄2 seasons with the Twins with a 15–22 record.
Los Angeles Angels
On August 1, 2016, the Twins traded Nolasco with Alex Meyer plus cash in exchange for Angels pitchers Hector Santiago and Alan Busenitz.[9][10] He had the lowest zone percentage of all major league pitchers, with only 39.1% of his pitches being in the strike zone.[11]
For the 2017 season, Nolasco was chosen to be the Angels' Opening Day starting pitcher.[12] Nolasco's 2017 season was his worst season of his career, finishing with a record of 6-15 with a 4.92 ERA in 33 starts.
Kansas City Royals
Nolasco signed a minor-league contract with the Kansas City Royals on March 7, 2018.[13] He was released on March 24.[14]
Arizona Diamondbacks
On February 8, 2019, Nolasco signed a minor-league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks that included an invitation to spring training.[15] He elected free agency on November 7, 2019.
Pitching style
Nolasco throws five pitches: a
Personal life
Nolasco goes by the first name "Ricky" because his father named his son after his favorite Dodger,
See also
References
- ^ "Marlins gearing up for the Classic | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
- ^ "Purge continues: Marlins deal Pierre to Cubs". December 7, 2005. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
- ^ "Ricky Nolasco stats". ESPN. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
- ^ "Nolasco fans team-record 16, including nine straight, in Marlins' win". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 30, 2009. Retrieved November 1, 2009.
- ^ "Marlins bank on breakout, ink Nolasco". December 21, 2010. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
- ^ Harvey, Coley. "Ricky Nolasco traded to the Dodgers in exchange for minor leaguers". Retrieved April 4, 2017.
- ^ Bollinger, Rhett (November 27, 2013). "Twins have deal with free-agent righty Nolasco". MLB.com. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
- ^ "Ricky Nolasco wins fifth spot in Twins rotation, as Duffey is optioned to AAA". Star Tribune. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
- ^ Miller, Phil (August 1, 2016). "Twins trade Ricky Nolasco and Alex Meyer to Angels for Hector Santiago". Star Tribune. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ^ Campbell, Dave (August 1, 2016). "Twins send Nolasco, Meyer to Angels in swap for Santiago". US News. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ^ Major League Leaderboards » 2017 » Pitchers » Plate Discipline Statistics | FanGraphs Baseball
- ^ "Nolasco gets opening day nod for Angels". USA Today. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
- ^ Kansas City Royals agree with pitcher Ricky Nolasco on minor league deal
- ^ "Ricky Nolasco: Released by Royals". cbssports.com. March 24, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- ^ "Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter".
- ^ "Player Card: Ricky Nolasco". Brooksbaseball.net. March 30, 2007. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
- ^ Baxter, Kevin (July 16, 2013). "Sibling rivalry helped push Ricky Nolasco to major league glory". Retrieved April 4, 2017 – via LA Times.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- ricky nolasco on Twitter