Nick Greenwood

Nicholas Richard Greenwood (born September 28, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals.

For the cricketer, see Nick Greenwood (cricketer).
Nick Greenwood
Greenwood with the St. Louis Cardinals
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1987-09-28) September 28, 1987
Southington, Connecticut
Bats: Right Throws: Left
MLB debut
June 16, 2014, for the St. Louis Cardinals
MLB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Win–loss record2–2
Earned run average5.25
Strikeouts17
Teams

Career

San Diego Padres

Greenwood was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 14th round, with the 414th overall selection, of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of the University of Rhode Island, where he played college baseball for the Rhode Island Rams baseball team.[1][2]

St. Louis Cardinals

He was acquired by the St. Louis Cardinals as part of a three-team trade on July 31, 2010, in which the Padres acquired Ryan Ludwick, the Cleveland Indians acquired Corey Kluber, and the Cardinals also added Jake Westbrook.[3]

The Cardinals called Greenwood up to the majors for the first time on June 15, 2014, when his contract was purchased from the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds.[4] He made his major league debut on June 16, 2014, and pitched for the Cardinals again the next season. He was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on September 9, 2015.

Chicago Cubs

On January 25, 2016, Greenwood signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. An invite to spring training was also included. He was released in March.

New Britain Bees

On April 7, 2016, Greenwood signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Minnesota Twins

On May 6, 2016, Greenwood signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins. On December 30, Greenwood re-signed with the Twins.[5] He was released on June 10, without having made an appearance for the RedWings in 2017 due to injury.

New Britain Bees

On June 20, 2017, Greenwood signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the 2017 season.

References
  1. Southington native picked 414th by San Diego Padres
  2. Greenwood, Rhault and Demko Join Smith as MLB Draftees
  3. Padres ship Greenwood to Cardinals
  4. "Greenwood summoned to provide bullpen depth". MLB.com. June 15, 2014.
  5. Todd, Jeff (December 30, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/30/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
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