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Wil Nieves

Colorado Rockies

1977/09/25 34

5-11 190

San Juan, PR

R / R

8

the San Diego Padres in 1995 (47th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 23 88 3 15 2 0 1 6 4 11 0 0 .170 .213 .227
career Total 282 751 55 166 32 2 5 73 47 141 2 1 .221 .268 .289

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Does a decent job of filling in for starting catchers in a pinch. Has excellent receiving and game-calling skills. Throws very well.
Flaws
  • Doesn't have a lot of home-run power. Tends to struggle with the bat when given regular playing time. Has occasional brain cramps.
Career Potential
  • Defensive backup catcher.
  • AwardsCalifornia League (A) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

February 2, 2012 Re-signed by the Colorado Rockies to a minor league contract.
December 16, 2011 Signed as a free agent by the Colorado Rockies to a minor league contract.
October 3, 2011 Refused minor league assignment and opted for free agency.
July 27, 2011 Acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers.
July 27, 2011 Acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers.
June 15, 2011 Outrighted to Nashville (AAA).
December 10, 2010 Signed as a free agent by the Milwaukee Brewers to a one-year contract.
December 2, 2010 Washington Nationals declined to tender a contract.
August 18, 2010 Bereavement list, day-to-day.
January 19, 2010 Re-signed by the Washington Nationals to a one-year contract.
September 29, 2009 Missed 10 games (hamstring).
September 19, 2009 Hamstring, day-to-day.
February 14, 2009 Re-signed by the Washington Nationals to a one-year contract.
April 16, 2008 Contract purchased from Columbus (AAA).
November 3, 2007 Opted for minor league free agency.
July 22, 2007 Designated for assignment by the New York Yankees.
April 26, 2007 Thumb injury, day-to-day.
October 3, 2006 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 1, 2006 Contract purchased from Columbus (AAA).
April 13, 2006 Outrighted to Columbus (AAA).
April 7, 2006 Designated for assignment by the New York Yankees.
October 4, 2005 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 1, 2005 Recalled from Columbus (AAA).
April 1, 2005 Optioned to Columbus (AAA).
March 1, 2005 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a one-year contract.
August 11, 2004 Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).
August 4, 2004 Recalled from Salt Lake (AAA).
March 29, 2004 Assigned by the Anaheim Angels to their minor league camp.
February 20, 2004 Re-signed by the Anaheim Angels to a one-year contract.
March 29, 2003 Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).
December 18, 2002 Claimed off waivers from the San Diego Padres.
September 3, 2002 Recalled from Portland (AAA).
August 24, 2002 Optioned to Portland (AAA).
July 20, 2002 Contract purchased from Portland (AAA).

Trades

December 16, 2011 Signed as a free agent by the Colorado Rockies to a minor league contract.
July 27, 2011 Milwaukee Brewers traded Wil Nieves to the Atlanta Braves for cash.
December 10, 2010 Signed as a free agent by the Milwaukee Brewers.
February 5, 2008 Signed by the Washington Nationals to a minor league contract.
March 29, 2005 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim traded Wil Nieves to the New York Yankees for Bret Prinz.
December 18, 2002 Anaheim Angels claimed off waivers Wilbert Nieves from the San Diego Padres.
June 1, 1995 Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 47th round in 1995.

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