Nolan Blackwood

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26+1⁄3 innings and a 2–2 record with a 3.26 ERA in his first pro season. He spent the full 2017 season with the High-A Stockton Ports where he held batters to a .205 average, made 19 saves in 20 opportunities, and struck 48 batters out compared to 18 walks. He finished the year with a 1–5 record and 3.00 ERA. He started the 2018 campaign with the Double-A Midland RockHounds in the Oakland organization.

Detroit Tigers

On August 18, 2018, the Athletics would trade Blackwood to the Detroit Tigers along with a player to be named later (eventually Logan Shore) in exchange for Mike Fiers. [4] Blackwood played six games in the Tigers organization with the Double-A Erie SeaWolves and finished 2018 with a 6–4 record and 4.13 ERA over 45 Double-A appearances in the Oakland and Detroit organizations. Starting the 2019 season with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, Blackwood made just three appearances giving up seven earned runs in three innings. He returned to Erie where he had a career-low ERA (1.76) and career-high in strikeouts (61), more than in any other full season. He held batters to just a .211 average and struck out 61 in 66+1⁄3 innings. He would also finish with a 6–4 record while earning four saves. [5]

Blackwood 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 returned to Toledo in 2021, registering a 5-0 record and 4.92 ERA with 51 strikeouts in 60+1⁄3 innings pitched across 37 appearances. He spent the 2022 season with Toledo as well, pitching in 44 games and logging a 2-1 record and 3.81 ERA with 38 strikeouts in 49+2⁄3 innings of work. Blackwood elected free agency following the season on November 10, 2022. [7]

Seattle Mariners

On February 3, 2023, Blackwood signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins organization. [8] Blackwood was released by the Twins on March 24. [9]

On March 30, 2023, Blackwood signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization. [10] In 36 appearances for the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers, he logged a 3–4 record and 4.75 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 47+1⁄3 innings pitched. On August 20, Blackwood was released by Seattle. [11]

Milwaukee Brewers

On December 12, 2023, Blackwood signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. [12] However, on February 23, 2024, Blackwood signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ "Blackwood's sidearm 'funk' impresses Tigers". MLB.com. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
  2. ↑ "Nolan Blackwood - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Nolan Blackwood - 2016 - Baseball". University of Memphis Athletics. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
  4. ↑ "Tigers, Athletics Complete Mike Fiers Trade". MLB Trade Rumors. September 19, 2018. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
  5. ↑ "Nolan Blackwood Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
  6. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  7. ↑ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Twins' Nolan Blackwood: Joins MIN on MiLB deal". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
  9. ↑ "Transactions". MiLB.com.
  10. ↑ "Transactions". MiLB.com.
  11. ↑ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-08-20
  12. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/C0weouKr0be/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
  13. ↑ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-02-23
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Nolan Blackwood
Milwaukee Brewers
Pitcher
Born: (1995-03-16) March 16, 1995 (age 29)
Memphis, Tennessee
Bats: Right
Throws: Right