Ricky Nolasco

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2+1⁄2 seasons with the Twins with a 15–22 record.

Los Angeles Angels

On August 1, 2016, the Twins traded Nolasco with Alex Meyer plus cash in exchange for Angels pitchers Hector Santiago and Alan Busenitz. [9] [10] He had the lowest zone percentage of all major league pitchers, with only 39.1% of his pitches being in the strike zone. [11]

For the 2017 season, Nolasco was chosen to be the Angels' Opening Day starting pitcher. [12] Nolasco's 2017 season was his worst season of his career, finishing with a record of 6-15 with a 4.92 ERA in 33 starts.

Kansas City Royals

Nolasco signed a minor-league contract with the Kansas City Royals on March 7, 2018. [13] He was released on March 24. [14]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On February 8, 2019, Nolasco signed a minor-league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks that included an invitation to spring training. [15] He elected free agency on November 7, 2019.

Pitching style

Nolasco throws five pitches: a four-seam fastball, a sinker, a split-finger fastball, a slider, and a knuckle curve . [16]

Personal life

Nolasco goes by the first name "Ricky" because his father named his son after his favorite Dodger, Rick Monday. Nolasco's older brother, Dave, attended Riverside Community College and was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 23rd round of the 2001 MLB draft. [17]

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  2. ↑ "Purge continues: Marlins deal Pierre to Cubs". December 7, 2005. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Ricky Nolasco stats". ESPN. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Nolasco fans team-record 16, including nine straight, in Marlins' win". ESPN.com . Associated Press. September 30, 2009. Retrieved November 1, 2009.
  5. ↑ "Marlins bank on breakout, ink Nolasco". December 21, 2010. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  6. ↑ Harvey, Coley. "Ricky Nolasco traded to the Dodgers in exchange for minor leaguers" . Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  7. ↑ Bollinger, Rhett (November 27, 2013). "Twins have deal with free-agent righty Nolasco". MLB.com. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Ricky Nolasco wins fifth spot in Twins rotation, as Duffey is optioned to AAA". Star Tribune. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
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  10. ↑ Campbell, Dave (August 1, 2016). "Twins send Nolasco, Meyer to Angels in swap for Santiago". US News. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  11. ↑ Major League Leaderboards » 2017 » Pitchers » Plate Discipline Statistics | FanGraphs Baseball
  12. ↑ "Nolasco gets opening day nod for Angels". USA Today . Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  13. ↑ Kansas City Royals agree with pitcher Ricky Nolasco on minor league deal
  14. ↑ "Ricky Nolasco: Released by Royals". cbssports.com. March 24, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  15. ↑ "Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter".
  16. ↑ "Player Card: Ricky Nolasco". Brooksbaseball.net. March 30, 2007. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
  17. ↑ Baxter, Kevin (July 16, 2013). "Sibling rivalry helped push Ricky Nolasco to major league glory" . Retrieved April 4, 2017– via LA Times.
Ricky Nolasco
20160406-0046 Ricky Nolasco.jpg
Nolasco with the Minnesota Twins
Pitcher
Born: (1982-12-13) December 13, 1982 (age 41)
Corona, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 5, 2006, for the Florida Marlins
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 2017, for the Los Angeles Angels
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