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Wil Nieves

Washington Nationals

1977/09/25 32

5-10 180

San Juan, Puerto Rico

R / R

6

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
2009 Nationals 72 224 20 58 6 0 1 26 17 45 1 0 .259 .313 .299

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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
  • A backup catcher.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

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

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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