Nash Walters
| Nash Walters | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 18, 1997 Tyler, Texas, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| October 5, 2022, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
| MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 0.00 |
| Strikeouts | 0 |
| Teams | |
Nash Owen Walters (born May 18, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels.
Career
[edit]Walters graduated from Lindale High School in Lindale, Texas. He committed to attend Texas A&M University on a college baseball scholarship.[1]
Milwaukee Brewers
[edit]The Milwaukee Brewers selected Walters in the third round, with the 90th overall selection, in the 2015 MLB draft.[2] He signed with the Brewers, and spent his first pro season with the rookie–level Arizona League Brewers, logging a 4.15 ERA in 11 games. Walters split the 2016 season between the AZL Brewers and the rookie–level Helena Brewers. In 14 games (9 starts), he accumulated a 5.35 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 38+2⁄3 innings pitched.[3]
Walters missed the entirety of the 2017 season with a right elbow strain. He elected to undergo Tommy John surgery in September 2017, and missed the entire 2018 season as a result.[4] He returned to action in 2019 with the rookie–level Rocky Mountain Vibes, starting 13 contests and posting a 3.40 ERA with 46 strikeouts in 50+1⁄3 innings pitched.[5] Walters did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
He spent the 2021 season with the High–A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, making 43 appearances and logging a 4.33 ERA with 82 strikeouts and 2 saves in 60+1⁄3 innings of work.[7] Walters began the 2022 season with the Double–A Biloxi Shuckers, making 42 appearances and recording a 4.60 ERA with 66 strikeouts in 47.0 innings pitched. He was then promoted to the Triple–A Nashville Sounds, where he made two scoreless appearances.[8]
Los Angeles Angels
[edit]On September 4, 2022, Walters was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations.[9] The Angels subsequently added him to their 40-man roster and optioned him to the Salt Lake Bees of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League.[10] After seven relief appearances for Salt Lake, Walters was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on September 29.[11] Walters made his major league debut on October 5, pitching against the Oakland Athletics.[12]
On November 15, 2022, Walters was designated for assignment. On November 18, he was non–tendered and became a free agent. He re-signed with the Angels on a minor league deal on December 14, 2022. [13] Walters was released by the Angels on March 24, 2023.[14]
Chicago White Sox
[edit]On April 19, 2023, Walters signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox organization.[15] In 27 games split between the Double–A Birmingham Barons and Triple–A Charlotte Knights, he struggled to a cumulative 9.64 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 3 saves in 28.0 innings of work. On July 13, Walters was released by Chicago.[16]
Washington Nationals
[edit]On July 21, 2023, Walters signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.[17] In 10 games for the Double–A Harrisburg Senators, he struggled to a 6.08 ERA with 14 strikeouts and 3 saves across 13+1⁄3 innings pitched. Walters elected free agency following the season on November 6.[18]
On December 19, 2023, Walters re–signed with the Nationals organization on a new minor league contract.[19] On November 6, he elected free agency.[20]
References
[edit]- ^ Yoesting, Travis. "Lindale pitcher Nash Walters signs with Texas A&M". TylerPaper.com.
- ^ YOESTING, TRAVIS. "East Texans Minter, Walters heading to big leagues". TylerPaper.com.
- ^ "Nash Walters Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "Milwaukee Brewers: Prospects recovering from Tommy John surgery". reviewingthebrew.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "Nash Walters - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "Rattlers Report: Long games, a long road trip and the end of a long hitting streak". postcrescent.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Los Angeles Angels Player Reviews: Nash Walters". angelsnation.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "Angels Acquire RHP Nash Walters From Brewers, INF Jose Rojas Claimed By Giants". angelsnation.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "Angels Acquire Nash Walters From Brewers". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "Angels' Nash Walters: Called up Thursday". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "Shohei Ohtani turns page toward helping Angels reach playoffs in 2023". October 5, 2022.
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/14/22".
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-04-19
- ^ "Nash Walters: Cut by ChiSox". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-07-21/p-4
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ https://www.milb.com/player/nash-walters-663534
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Arizona League Brewers players
- Baseball players from Smith County, Texas
- Biloxi Shuckers players
- Birmingham Barons players
- Charlotte Knights players
- Harrisburg Senators players
- Helena Brewers players
- Indios de Mayagüez players
- Los Angeles Angels players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Nashville Sounds players
- Rochester Red Wings players
- Salt Lake Bees players
- Sportspeople from Tyler, Texas
- Wisconsin Timber Rattlers players