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Nate Schierholtz
Schierholtz with the San Francisco Giants
Right fielder
Born: (1984-02-15) February 15, 1984 (age 41)
Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 11, 2007, for the San Francisco Giants
NPB: April 19, 2015, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp
Last appearance
MLB: October 7, 2014, for the Washington Nationals
NPB: September 12, 2015, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp
MLB statistics
Batting average.253
Home runs52
Runs batted in228
NPB statistics
Batting average.250
Home runs10
Runs batted in30
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's Baseball
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Beijing Team

Nathan John "Nate" Schierholtz (born February 15, 1984) is an American former professional baseball right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants (2007–2012), Philadelphia Phillies (2012), Chicago Cubs (2013–2014), and Washington Nationals (2014). He also played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for Hiroshima Toyo Carp (2015).

Early Life

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Nathan John Schierholtz was born on February 15, 1984, in Reno, Nevada, and grew up in Danville, California. He attended San Ramon Valley High School, where he starred in baseball and basketball.[1][2]

Professional Career

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San Francisco Giants (2007–2012)

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Schierholtz was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the second round of the 2003 MLB draft.[2] He made his MLB debut on June 11, 2007, and became a part-time outfielder, known for his strong arm in right field.[3][4] In 2010, he appeared in 137 games for the World Series-winning Giants but did not play in the postseason.[5][6] After splitting time between the majors and AAA Fresno in 2011, he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies on July 31, 2012, as part of a deal for Hunter Pence.[7]

Schierholtz in 2011

Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and Later MLB Stints (2012–2015)

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Schierholtz played 37 games for the Phillies before being non-tendered after the 2012 season.[8] He signed with the Chicago Cubs in December 2012 and had a career year in 2013, hitting 21 home runs as their primary right fielder.[9][10] After a slump in 2014, he was released in August and signed briefly with the Washington Nationals.[11] He played his final MLB season with the Phillies in 2015.[12]

Minor League and Overseas (2016–2018)

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In 2016, Schierholtz played for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in Japan's NPB.[13] He later signed minor-league deals with the Detroit Tigers (2017) and Giants (2018) but did not return to the majors.[14][15]

International Career

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Schierholtz represented Team USA in the 2009 World Baseball Classic[16] and the 2011 Baseball World Cup, where he won a gold medal.[17]

Post-Playing Career

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After retiring, Schierholtz coached youth baseball in California.[18] In 2020, he joined the Giants' front office as a scout.[19]

Personal Life

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Schierholtz married his wife, Lindsey, in 2012.[20]

References

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  1. ^ "San Ramon Valley High School Baseball Alumni". San Ramon Valley HS. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "2003 MLB Draft: Nate Schierholtz Profile". MLB.com. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  3. ^ Shea, John (June 12, 2007). "Schierholtz Debuts with Giants". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  4. ^ "Schierholtz's Defensive Metrics". Fangraphs. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  5. ^ "Nate Schierholtz 2010 Game Log". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  6. ^ "2010 Giants World Series Roster". MLB.com. October 1, 2010. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  7. ^ Haft, Chris (July 31, 2012). "Giants Trade Schierholtz for Pence". MLB.com. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  8. ^ "Phillies Non-Tender Schierholtz". Philadelphia Inquirer. December 1, 2012. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  9. ^ Muskat, Carrie (December 15, 2012). "Cubs Sign Schierholtz to One-Year Deal". MLB.com. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  10. ^ "Nate Schierholtz 2013 Stats". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  11. ^ "Cubs Release Schierholtz". Chicago Tribune. August 15, 2014. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  12. ^ "Schierholtz Returns to Phillies". MLB.com. February 10, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  13. ^ "Schierholtz Signs with Hiroshima Carp". Japan Times. January 15, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  14. ^ "Tigers Sign Schierholtz to Minors Deal". Detroit Free Press. February 1, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  15. ^ "Schierholtz Re-Signs with Giants". SFGate. January 20, 2018. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  16. ^ "2009 WBC Roster". MLB.com. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  17. ^ "USA Wins 2011 Baseball World Cup". USA Baseball. October 15, 2011. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  18. ^ "Ex-Giant Schierholtz Now Coaching Youth Baseball". Mercury News. May 10, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  19. ^ "Schierholtz Hired as Giants Scout". NBC Sports Bay Area. January 5, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  20. ^ "Former Giant Nate Schierholtz Marries Lindsey Smith". SFGate. November 10, 2012. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
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