Nash Walters | |
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Free agent | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Tyler, Texas, U.S. | May 18, 1997|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
October 5, 2022, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 0.00 |
Strikeouts | 0 |
Teams | |
Nash Owen Walters (born May 18,1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels.
Walters graduated from Lindale High School in Lindale,Texas. He committed to attend Texas A&M University on a college baseball scholarship. [1]
The Milwaukee Brewers selected Walters in the third round,with the 90th overall selection,in the 2015 MLB draft. [2] He signed with the Brewers,and spent his first pro season with the rookie–level Arizona League Brewers,logging a 4.15 ERA in 11 games. Walters split the 2016 season between the AZL Brewers and the rookie–level Helena Brewers. In 14 games (9 starts),he accumulated a 5.35 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 38+2⁄3 innings pitched. [3]
Walters missed the entirety of the 2017 season with a right elbow strain. He elected to undergo Tommy John surgery in September 2017, and missed the entire 2018 season as a result. [4] He returned to action in 2019 with the rookie–level Rocky Mountain Vibes, starting 13 contests and posting a 3.40 ERA with 46 strikeouts in 50+1⁄3 innings pitched. [5] Walters did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [6]
He spent the 2021 season with the High–A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, making 43 appearances and logging a 4.33 ERA with 82 strikeouts and 2 saves in 60+1⁄3 innings of work. [7] Walters began the 2022 season with the Double–A Biloxi Shuckers, making 42 appearances and recording a 4.60 ERA with 66 strikeouts in 47.0 innings pitched. He was then promoted to the Triple–A Nashville Sounds, where he made two scoreless appearances. [8]
On September 4, 2022, Walters was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations. [9] The Angels subsequently added him to their 40-man roster and optioned him to the Salt Lake Bees of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League. [10] After seven relief appearances for Salt Lake, Walters was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on September 29. [11] Walters made his major league debut on October 5, pitching against the Oakland Athletics. [12]
On November 15, 2022, Walters was designated for assignment. On November 18, he was non–tendered and became a free agent. He re-signed with the Angels on a minor league deal on December 14, 2022. [13] Walters was released by the Angels on March 24, 2023. [14]
On April 19, 2023, Walters signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox organization. [15] In 27 games split between the Double–A Birmingham Barons and Triple–A Charlotte Knights, he struggled to a cumulative 9.64 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 3 saves in 28.0 innings of work. On July 13, Walters was released by Chicago. [16]
On July 21, 2023, Walters signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals. [17] In 10 games for the Double–A Harrisburg Senators, he struggled to a 6.08 ERA with 14 strikeouts and 3 saves across 13+1⁄3 innings pitched. Walters elected free agency following the season on November 6. [18]
On December 19, 2023, Walters re–signed with the Nationals organization on a new minor league contract. [19] On November 6, he elected free agency. [20]
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