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Nick Neidert
Neidert with the Iowa Cubs in 2023
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1996-11-20) November 20, 1996 (age 28)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 25, 2020, for the Miami Marlins
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record1–3
Earned run average4.59
Strikeouts28
Teams

Nicholas William Neidert (/ˈnaɪdərt/ NYE-dert;[1] born November 20, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins.

Career

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Neidert attended Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia. He committed to play college baseball at the University of South Carolina.[2] He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the second round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft.[3][4]

Seattle Mariners

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He signed with the Mariners and made his professional debut with the Arizona League Mariners where he pitched to a 0–2 record and 1.53 ERA in 11 starts.

Neidert pitched in 2016 for the Clinton LumberKings, posting a 7–3 record with a 2.57 ERA in 19 starts. He spent 2017 with both the Modesto Nuts, with whom he was named a California League All-Star,[5][6][7] and the Arkansas Travelers, going a combined 11–6 with a 3.45 ERA in 25 starts between both teams.[8] He missed the final month of the season due to injury.

Miami Marlins

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Neidert was traded to the Miami Marlins, along with Christopher Torres and Robert Dugger, for Dee Gordon and international slot money on December 7, 2017.[9] He spent 2018 with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, going 12–7 with a 3.24 ERA over 26 starts, earning Southern League All-Star honors.[10][11] He split the 2019 season between the GCL Marlins, Jupiter Hammerheads, and the New Orleans Baby Cakes, going a combined 3–5 with a 4.67 ERA and 46 strikeouts over 54 innings.[12] He was placed on the injured list with knee tendinitis in April and missed three months after undergoing surgery to repair a meniscus tear.[12] Neidert played for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League following the 2019 season, and was named a Fall League All-Star.[13][14]

Neidert was added to the Marlins 40–man roster following the 2019 season on November 20, 2019.[15] On July 25, 2020, Neidert made his major league debut against the Philadelphia Phillies pitching 2 1/3 scoreless innings. He made 4 appearances for the big league club in 2020, posting a 5.40 ERA with 4 strikeouts. In 2021, Neidert made 8 appearances for the Marlins, tossing 35.2 innings of 4.54 ERA ball with 21 strikeouts. He spent the majority of the year with the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, logging a 6-4 record and 3.67 ERA with 52 strikeouts in 68.2 innings pitched.[16]

On April 3, 2022, Neidert was designated for assignment by Miami to create roster space for Tanner Scott and Cole Sulser, who were acquired from the Baltimore Orioles.[17] He cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on April 8. He had his contract selected back to the major league roster on July 30. He only made 1 start for Miami in 2022, allowing 2 runs on 5 hits with 3 strikeouts in 5.0 innings pitched against the New York Mets. On September 6, it was announced that Neidert had undergone knee surgery, and missed the remainder of the season.[18] On November 15, Neidert was designated for assignment. On November 18, he was non tendered and became a free agent.

Chicago Cubs

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On December 24, 2022, Neidert signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs.[19] He made 27 appearances (24 starts) for the Triple–A Iowa Cubs, compiling a 5–7 record and 5.64 ERA with 86 strikeouts across 107 innings pitched. Neidert elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[20]

References

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  1. ^ Dutton, Bob. "Mariners choose two right-handed pitchers on first day of draft," The News Tribune (Tacoma, WA), Monday, June 8, 2015. Retrieved April 18, 2021
  2. ^ "Nick Neidert - Player Profile". Perfect Game USA. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  3. ^ Brent Stecker (June 9, 2015). "Mariners take pitcher Nick Neidert 60th overall to open MLB Draft". 710 ESPN Seattle. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  4. ^ Ryan Divish (June 8, 2015). "Mariners take pitchers Nick Neidert and Andrew Moore in MLB draft". The Seattle Times. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  5. ^ California League (August 22, 2017). "Quakes' Peters, Nuts' Neidert lead Cal All-Stars". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
  6. ^ California League (May 22, 2017). "Modesto Nuts pitcher Nick Neidert living up to billing". The Modesto Bee. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  7. ^ Michael Leboff (May 28, 2017). "Untouchable Neidert dominates again for Nuts". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
  8. ^ "Nick Neidert Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  9. ^ MarinersPR (December 7, 2017). "Mariners Acquire Two-Time All-Star Dee Gordon from Miami". MLB.com. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  10. ^ Roger Hoover (June 6, 2018). "Six Shrimp Named 2018 Southern League All-Stars". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
  11. ^ "Nick Neidert Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  12. ^ a b Joe Frisaro (September 18, 2019). "Neidert looks to make up for lost time in AFL". MLB.com. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
  13. ^ Jonathan Mayo (October 8, 2019). "Here are Saturday's Fall Stars Game rosters". MLB.com. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  14. ^ Alexis Brudnicki and Jesse Borek (October 13, 2019). "How each player did in the Fall Stars Game". MLB.com. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
  15. ^ Jordan McPherson (November 20, 2019). "Marlins add top prospects eligible for Rule 5 draft to 40-man roster, DFA Wei-Yin Chen". Miami Herald. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  16. ^ "Nick Neidert Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History".
  17. ^ "Marlins' Nick Neidert: Designated for assignment".
  18. ^ "Marlins' Nick Neidert: Undergoes surgery". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  19. ^ "Cubs to Sign Nick Neidert to Minor League Deal".
  20. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
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