Nick Noonan

Nicholas Murphy Noonan (born May 4, 1989) is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants and the San Diego Padres.

For the musician with the same name, see Karmin.

Nick Noonan
Noonan with the Padres in 2016
Infielder
Born: (1989-05-04) May 4, 1989
Poway, California, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 3, 2013, for the San Francisco Giants
Last MLB appearance
August 19, 2016, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
Batting average.193
Home runs1
Runs batted in9
Teams

Career

San Francisco Giants

Noonan attended Francis W. Parker School in San Diego, California.[1] He was named to the Aflac All-American West team.[2] The Giants selected Noonan with their first round pick, 32nd overall, of the 2007 MLB Draft. He signed for $1 million, bypassing a commitment to attend Clemson University.[1]

After the 2012 season, the Giants added Noonan to their 40-man roster.[3]

Noonan was added to the Giants' Opening Day 25-man roster just prior to the 2013 season.[4] He had his first MLB at bat on April 3, 2013 against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Dodger Stadium. In the top of the 9th inning, he grounded out to the 2nd baseman to end the inning. Noonan would go on to hit for an average of .219 in a limited number of plate appearances (111) in 62 games.[5]

Noonan with Sacramento in 2015

Noonan was designated for assignment on July 25, 2014.[6]

New York Yankees

He signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees before the 2015 season.[7]

Second stint with Giants

He was released in July, and signed a minor league deal with the Giants on August 6.[8] The Giants promoted Noonan to the major leagues on September 1.[9] Noonan hit his first major league home run on September 30.[10]

San Diego Padres

Noonan signed with the San Diego Padres organization for the 2016 season. After playing for the El Paso Chihuahuas, the Padres promoted Noonan to the major leagues on August 10, fulfilling his childhood dream to play for the Padres.[11]

Milwaukee Brewers

On February 14, 2017, Noonan signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. He was assigned to the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox.

Miami Marlins

On May 11, 2017, he was traded to the Miami Marlins. He played 23 games with the Triple-A New Orleans Baby Cakes.

Second stint with Brewers

He was traded back to the Brewers on June 16. He elected free agency after the season.[12]

Oakland Athletics

Noonan signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics with an invitation to spring training for the 2018 season. He was assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.[12] He was released on March 30, 2018.

Texas Rangers

On April 14, 2018, Noonan signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.[13] He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.

References
  1. Dickens, Bill (June 15, 2007). "> Sports > High Schools - Local pick Noonan signs with S.F. Giants". SignOnSanDiego.com. Retrieved November 21, 2012.
  2. "Prep star Noonan carries full toolbox | MLB.com: News". Chicago.cubs.mlb.com. June 19, 2012. Retrieved November 21, 2012.
  3. "Giants add Noonan, four more to 40-man roster". Csnbayarea.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2012.
  4. Fox Sports. "MLB". FOX Sports. Archived from the original on April 11, 2014. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
  5. "Nick Noonan Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
  6. "Giants call up Dan Uggla to start vs. Dodgers". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 25, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  7. "Minor Moves: Villarreal, Noonan, Rangers". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
  8. Brisbee, Grant (August 6, 2015). "Giants sign Nick Noonan to a minor-league deal, because of course they did". McCovey Chronicles. SB Nation. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
  9. "Giants DFA Justin Maxwell, add six to expanded roster". montereyherald.com. September 2015. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
  10. "Dodgers less than inspiring the night after, fall to San Francisco Giants, 5-0". Los Angeles Times. October 2015.
  11. "Padres Recall Nick Noonan And Option Jose Rondon". www.todaysknuckleball.com. Archived from the original on August 14, 2016.
  12. "Nick Noonan Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  13. Polishuk, Mark (April 14, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 4/14/18". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
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