Nick Greenwood

Nick Greenwood
Greenwood with the St. Louis Cardinals
Pitcher
Born: (1987-09-28) September 28, 1987 (age 37)
Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Left
MLB debut
June 16, 2014, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Last MLB appearance
July 11, 2015, for the St. Louis Cardinals
MLB statistics
Win–loss record2–2
Earned run average5.25
Strikeouts17
Teams

Nicholas Richard Greenwood (born September 28, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) 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 contract with the Minnesota Twins organization. He made 21 appearances (16 starts) split between the Double–A Chattanooga Lookouts and Triple–A Rochester Red Wings, posting an aggregate 9–4 record and 3.20 ERA with 57 strikeouts across 112+13 innings pitched. Greenwood elected free agency following the season on November 7.[5]

On December 30, 2016, Greenwood re-signed with the Twins on a new minor league contract.[6] He was released on June 10, without having made an appearance for the Twins 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

  1. ^ Southington native picked 414th by San Diego Padres
  2. ^ Greenwood, Rhault and Demko Join Smith as MLB Draftees
  3. ^ Padres ship Greenwood to Cardinals
  4. ^ "Greenwood summoned to provide bullpen depth". MLB.com. June 15, 2014.
  5. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  6. ^ Todd, Jeff (December 30, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/30/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 30, 2016.