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NATE IRVING, CATCHER
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| Born: October 17, 1992 Height: 6’0″ Weight: 235 Bats: Right Throws: Right Drafted: 34th round, 1020th Overall, 2014 (Diamondbacks) How Acquired: Minor league free agent College: University of Virginia Agent: N/A |
WTM’S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES |
| Irving was a three-year starter at UVa. He didn’t hit much and showed no power, but he did draw a lot of walks, more than he had strikeouts. Baseball America characterized him as a good receiver with an accurate, average-strength arm, but he’s thrown out only three of 21 base stealers as a pro. Arizona released him after very limited action over two seasons and the Pirates signed him to a minor league contract.
2014 Irving saw only brief action in short season ball. 2015 The D’backs sent Irving back to short season ball, where he served as a backup. He showed good plate discipline and little power. Irving will likely provide catching depth at the lower levels of the system. |
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CONTRACT INFORMATION
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| 2016: Minor league contract |
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PLAYER INFORMATION
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| Signing Bonus: N/A MiLB Debut: 2014 MLB Debut: MiLB FA Eligible: 2020 MLB FA Eligible: Rule 5 Eligible: 2017 Added to 40-Man: Options Remaining: 3 MLB Service Time: 0.000 |
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TRANSACTIONS
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| June 7, 2014: Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 34th round, 1020th overall pick; signed on July 2. October 8, 2015: Released by the Arizona Diamondbacks. January 7, 2016: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as a minor league free agent. |
