Ricky Nolasco

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2+1⁄2 seasons with the Twins with a 15–22 record and a 5.44 ERA in 57 games (56 starts).

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] Nolasco finished the 2016 season on a high note by winning 3 consecutive starts without allowing a single earned run. In 11 starts for the Angels since the trade, Nolasco was 4-6 with a 3.21 ERA.

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 and posting a 4.92 ERA in 33 starts. Nolasco also walked a career high 58 batters and gave up a career high 35 home runs in 2017. He became a free agent after the Angels declined to pick up his club option for 2018.

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 split the year between the rookie–level Arizona League Diamondbacks, Double–A Jackson Generals, and Triple–A Reno Aces. In 11 games for the three affiliates, Nolasco struggled to a 9.41 ERA with 24 strikeouts across 22 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 4. [16]

Pitching style

Nolasco throws five pitches: a four-seam fastball, a sinker, a split-finger fastball, a slider, and a knuckle curve . [17]

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. [18]

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  13. ↑ Kansas City Royals agree with pitcher Ricky Nolasco on minor league deal
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Ricky Nolasco
20160406-0046 Ricky Nolasco.jpg
Nolasco with the Minnesota Twins
Pitcher
Born: (1982-12-13) December 13, 1982 (age 42)
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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