Nick Greenwood
Nick Greenwood | |
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![]() Greenwood with the St. Louis Cardinals | |
Free agent | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Cromwell, Connecticut | September 28, 1987|
Bats: Right Throws: Left | |
MLB debut | |
June 16, 2014, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
MLB statistics (through 2015 season) | |
Win–loss record | 2–2 |
Earned run average | 5.25 |
Strikeouts | 17 |
Teams | |
Nicholas Richard Greenwood (born September 28, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Career
San Diego Padres
Greenwood was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 14th round, with the 414th overall selection, of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of the University of Rhode Island, where he played college baseball for the Rhode Island Rams baseball team.[1][2]
St. Louis Cardinals
He was acquired by the St. Louis Cardinals as part of a three-team trade on July 31, 2010, in which the Padres acquired Ryan Ludwick, the Cleveland Indians acquired Corey Kluber, and the Cardinals also added Jake Westbrook.[3]
The Cardinals called Greenwood up to the majors for the first time on June 15, 2014, when his contract was purchased from the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds.[4] He made his major league debut on June 16, 2014, and pitched for the Cardinals again the next season. He was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on September 9, 2015.
Chicago Cubs
On January 25, 2016, Greenwood signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. An invite to spring training was also included. He was released in March.
New Britain Bees
On April 7, 2016, Greenwood signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
Minnesota Twins
On May 6, 2016, Greenwood signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins. On December 30, Greenwood re-signed with the Twins.[5] He was released on June 10, without having made an appearance for the RedWings in 2017 due to injury.
New Britain Bees
On June 20, 2017, Greenwood signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the 2017 season.
References
- ^ Southington native picked 414th by San Diego Padres[permanent dead link]
- ^ Greenwood, Rhault and Demko Join Smith as MLB Draftees
- ^ Padres ship Greenwood to Cardinals
- ^ "Greenwood summoned to provide bullpen depth". MLB.com. June 15, 2014.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (December 30, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/30/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Nick Greenwood on X
- Rhode Island Rams bio
- 1987 births
- Living people
- Baseball players from Connecticut
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- St. Louis Cardinals players
- Rhode Island Rams baseball players
- Eugene Emeralds players
- Fort Wayne TinCaps players
- Quad Cities River Bandits players
- Palm Beach Cardinals players
- Springfield Cardinals players
- Memphis Redbirds players
- New Britain Bees players
- People from Southington, Connecticut