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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1986)}}
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{{Infobox baseball biography
{{Infobox baseball biography
| name = Nick Evans
| name = Nick Evans
| image = Nick Evans on September 1, 2011.jpg
| image = Nick Evans on September 1, 2011.jpg
| width =
| width =
| caption = Evans with the New York Mets
| caption = Evans with the New York Mets
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| position = [[First baseman]] / [[Left fielder]]
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| team = Free agent
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|1|30|mf=yes}}
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| number =
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| birth_place = [[Glendale, Arizona]], U.S.
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| position = [[First baseman]] / [[Left fielder]]
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| bats = Right
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|1|30}}
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| throws = Right
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| birth_place = [[Glendale, Arizona]]
| bats = Right
| debutleague = MLB
| throws = Right
| debutdate = May 24
| debutyear = 2008
|debutleague = MLB
| debutdate = May 24
| debutteam = New York Mets
| debutyear = 2008
| debut2league = NPB
| debutteam = New York Mets
| debut2date = August 5
| debut2year = 2014
|debut2league = KBO
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| debut2team = Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
| debut2date = April 1
| debut2year = 2016
| debut3league = KBO
| debut2team = Doosan Bears
| debut3date = April 1
| statyear = 2014 season
| debut3year = 2016
| debut3team = Doosan Bears
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|statleague = MLB
| finalleague = MLB
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| stat1label = [[Batting average]]
| stat1value = .257
| finaldate = July 27
| stat2label = [[Home run]]s
| finalyear = 2014
| finalteam = Arizona Diamondbacks
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| stat2value = 10
| final2league = NPB
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| stat3label = [[Run batted in|Runs batted in]]
| stat3value = 53
| final2date = August 13
| final2year = 2014
| stat2year = 2017 season
| final2team = Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
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|stat2league = KBO
| final3league = KBO
| final3date = October 3
| final3year = 2017
| final3team = Doosan Bears
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| statleague = MLB
| stat1label = [[Batting average (baseball)|Batting average]]
| stat1value = .257
| stat2label = [[Home run]]s
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| stat2value = 10
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| stat3label = [[Run batted in|Runs batted in]]
| stat3value = 53
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| stat2league = NPB
| stat21label = Batting average
| stat21label = Batting average
| stat21value = .301
| stat21value = .111
| stat22label = Home runs
| stat22label = Home runs
| stat22value = 51
| stat22value = 0
| stat23label = Runs batted in
| stat23label = Runs batted in
| stat23value = 171
| stat23value = 1
| stat3league = KBO

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| stat31label = Batting average
| stat31value = .301
| stat32label = Home runs
| stat32value = 51
| stat33label = Runs batted in
| stat33value = 171
| teams =
| teams =
*[[New York Mets]] ({{Baseball year|2008}}–{{Baseball year|2011}})
*[[New York Mets]] ({{mlby|2008}}–{{mlby|2011}})
*[[Arizona Diamondbacks]] ({{Baseball year|2014}})
*[[Arizona Diamondbacks]] ({{mlby|2014}})
*[[Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles]] ({{Baseball year|2014}})
*[[Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles]] ({{npby|2014}})
*[[Doosan Bears]] ({{baseball year|2016}}–{{baseball year|2017}})
*[[Doosan Bears]] ({{baseball year|2016}}–{{baseball year|2017}})
|awards=
*[[Korean Series]] champion (2016)
|}}
|}}


'''Nicholas Reginald Evans''' (born January 30, 1986) is an American professional [[baseball]] [[infielder]] who is currently a free agent. He previously played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[New York Mets]] and [[Arizona Diamondbacks]], in [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] for the [[Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles]], and for the [[Doosan Bears]] of the [[KBO League]].
'''Nicholas Reginald Evans''' (born January 30, 1986) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[infielder]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[New York Mets]] and [[Arizona Diamondbacks]], in [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] for the [[Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles]], and in the [[KBO League]] for the [[Doosan Bears]].


Evans has primarily played first base in the minor leagues, only beginning to play the outfield in the 2008 season.
Evans primarily played first base in the minor leagues, only beginning to play the outfield in the 2008 season.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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Nick Evans was born in [[Glendale, Arizona]]. He was selected out of [[St. Mary's High School (Phoenix, Arizona)|St. Mary's High School]] in Phoenix, Arizona, by the Mets in the fifth round of the [[2004 Major League Baseball draft|2004 MLB draft]].<ref name=callup>{{cite news| url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/2008/05/25/2008-05-25_untitled__evans25s.html | title=Called-up Nick Evans makes mark on the double | work=[[Daily News (New York)|Daily News]] | last=Rubin | first=Adam | date=May 24, 2008 | access-date=July 23, 2008}}</ref>


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Evans was called up from Double-A [[Binghamton Mets|Binghamton]] on May 24, 2008, to replace [[Marlon Anderson]], who had been placed on the [[disabled list]]. He started in [[Left fielder|left field]] for the Mets and batted eighth.<ref name=callup/>
===New York Mets===
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Nick Evans was born in [[Glendale, Arizona]]. He was selected out of [[St. Mary's High School (Phoenix, Arizona)|St. Mary's High School]] in Phoenix, Arizona, by the Mets in the fifth round of the [[2004 Major League Baseball draft|2004 MLB draft]].<ref name=callup>{{cite news| url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/2008/05/25/2008-05-25_untitled__evans25s.html | title=Called-up Nick Evans makes mark on the double | work=[[Daily News (New York)|Daily News]] | last=Rubin | first=Adam | date=May 24, 2008 | accessdate=July 23, 2008}}</ref>


In Evans' first career at bat, he [[Double (baseball)|doubled]] off [[Colorado Rockies]] pitcher [[Jeff Francis]]. He finished the game with three doubles, the first Met to hit three extra-base hits in his major league debut since [[Kazuo Matsui]] in {{Baseball year|2004}}.<ref name=callup/> Evans became the first player in [[National League (baseball)|National League]] history to hit three doubles in his first game.<ref>{{cite web |title=Batting Game Finder |url=https://stathead.com/baseball/game_finder.cgi?request=1&match=basic&order_by_asc=0&order_by=2B&series=any&series_game=any&min_year_game=1901&max_year_game=2020&firstgames=1&as=result_batter&class=player&offset=0&type=b&number_matched=1&ccomp%5B1%5D=gt&cval%5B1%5D=3&cstat%5B1%5D=2B&team_lg=NL&team_id=ANY&opp_id=ANY&bats=any&throws=any&pos_1=1&pos_2=1&pos_3=1&pos_4=1&pos_5=1&pos_6=1&pos_7=1&pos_8=1&pos_9=1&pos_10=1&pos_11=1&pos_12=1&GS=anyGS&GF=anyGF&is_birthday=either&location=pob&locationMatch=is&game_length=any&HV=any&temperature_min=0&temperature_max=120&wind_speed_min=0&wind_speed_max=90 |website=Stathead.com |publisher=[[Sports Reference]] |access-date=4 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
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Evans was called up from Double-A [[Binghamton Mets|Binghamton]] on May 24, 2008 to replace [[Marlon Anderson]], who had been placed on the [[disabled list]]. He started in [[Left fielder|left field]] for the Mets and batted eighth.<ref name=callup/>


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Evans was optioned back down to Binghamton on June 6 after batting .174 in nine games when the Mets decided to call upon [[Abraham Núñez (infielder)|Abraham Núñez]] for infield depth.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=3429099 | title=Randolph says Alou won't come off DL until early next week | agency=[[Associated Press]] | date=June 6, 2008 | access-date=July 23, 2008}}</ref> Evans was again recalled on July 8 after [[Ryan Church]] went on the disabled list.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/ny-spmside095757419jul09,0,220850.story | title=Mets' Church goes back on DL | work=[[Newsday]] | last=Strang | first=Katie | date=July 9, 2008 | access-date=July 23, 2008}}</ref>
In Evans' first career at bat, he [[Double (baseball)|doubled]] off [[Colorado Rockies]] pitcher [[Jeff Francis]]. He finished the game with three doubles, the first Met to hit three extra-base hits in his major league debut since [[Kazuo Matsui]] in {{Baseball year|2004}}.<ref name=callup/> Evans became only the second player in major league history to hit three doubles in his first game (the first was [[Ben Grieve]] in 1997.)


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Evans finally received his first Major League start at first base, his natural position, on August 7, 2008, after only previously playing one inning there with the Mets.
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Evans was optioned back down to Binghamton on June 6 after batting .174 in nine games when the Mets decided to call upon [[Abraham Núñez (infielder)|Abraham Núñez]] for infield depth.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3429099 | title=Randolph says Alou won't come off DL until early next week | agency=[[Associated Press]] | date=June 6, 2008 | accessdate=July 23, 2008}}</ref> Evans was again recalled on July 8 after [[Ryan Church]] went on the disabled list.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/ny-spmside095757419jul09,0,220850.story | title=Mets' Church goes back on DL | work=[[Newsday]] | last=Strang | first=Katie | date=July 9, 2008 | accessdate=July 23, 2008}}</ref>


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On August 31, 2008, Evans hit his first career Major League home run against the [[Florida Marlins]] off pitcher [[Scott Olsen]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/2008/08/31/2008-08-31_pedro_martinez_and_a_trio_of_long_balls_-1.html | title=Pedro Martínez and a trio of long balls help Mets beat Marlins, 6–2 | work=[[New York Daily News]] | last=Rubin | first=Adam | date=August 31, 2008 | access-date=September 1, 2008}}</ref>
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Evans finally received his first Major League start at first base, his natural position, on August 7, 2008 after only previously playing one inning there with the Mets.

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On August 31, 2008, Evans hit his first career Major League home run against the [[Florida Marlins]] off pitcher [[Scott Olsen]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/2008/08/31/2008-08-31_pedro_martinez_and_a_trio_of_long_balls_-1.html | title=Pedro Martínez and a trio of long balls help Mets beat Marlins, 6–2 | work=[[New York Daily News]] | last=Rubin | first=Adam | date=August 31, 2008 | accessdate=September 1, 2008}}</ref>


Evans began the 2009 season in Triple-A Buffalo, but was eventually sent down to Double-A Binghamton. On June 19, Evans was called up by the Mets. He hit his first home run of the year on June 24.
Evans began the 2009 season in Triple-A Buffalo, but was eventually sent down to Double-A Binghamton. On June 19, Evans was called up by the Mets. He hit his first home run of the year on June 24.


On August 25, 2009, Nick was recalled along with pitcher [[Pat Misch]] when [[Billy Wagner]] was traded to the [[Boston Red Sox]], and Johan Santana was placed on the 15-day disabled list.<ref name="SPI0809">{{cite news|url=http://www.seattlepi.com/scorecard/mlbnews.asp?articleID=263309|title=Mets recall Misch and Evans from Triple-A|date=August 25, 2009|work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer|accessdate=August 30, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=December 2011|bot=RjwilmsiBot}}</ref>
On August 25, 2009, Nick was recalled along with pitcher [[Pat Misch]] when [[Billy Wagner]] was traded to the [[Boston Red Sox]], and Johan Santana was placed on the 15-day disabled list.<ref name="SPI0809">{{cite news|url=http://www.seattlepi.com/scorecard/mlbnews.asp?articleID=263309|title=Mets recall Misch and Evans from Triple-A|date=August 25, 2009|work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer|access-date=August 30, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=December 2011|bot=RjwilmsiBot}}</ref>


On May 18, 2011, he was recalled to replace [[David Wright]] after he went on the 15-day disabled list with a stress fracture in his back. On June 10, Evans was designated for assignment to make room for [[Lucas Duda]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/25828/evans-out-duda-likely-call-up|title=Evans out, Duda likely call-up|last=Rubin|first=Adam|date=2011-06-09|work=ESPN New York|accessdate=2011-06-10}}</ref> He had his contract purchased again on July 7, after [[José Reyes (shortstop)|Jose Reyes]] went on the 15-day disabled list. He was designated for assignment again on July 22.<ref>{{cite web|last=Nicholson-Smith|first=Ben|title=Mets Designate Nick Evans For Assignment|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/07/mets-designate-nick-evans-for-assignment-.html|work=MLBTradeRumors.com|accessdate=22 July 2011}}</ref>
On May 18, 2011, he was recalled to replace [[David Wright]] after he went on the 15-day disabled list with a stress fracture in his back. On June 10, Evans was designated for assignment to make room for [[Lucas Duda]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/25828/evans-out-duda-likely-call-up|title=Evans out, Duda likely call-up|last=Rubin|first=Adam|date=2011-06-09|work=ESPN New York|access-date=2011-06-10}}</ref> He had his contract purchased again on July 7, after [[José Reyes (shortstop)|Jose Reyes]] went on the 15-day disabled list. He was designated for assignment again on July 22.<ref>{{cite web|last=Nicholson-Smith|first=Ben|title=Mets Designate Nick Evans For Assignment|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/07/mets-designate-nick-evans-for-assignment-.html|work=MLBTradeRumors.com|date=22 July 2011 |access-date=22 July 2011}}</ref>


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On November 22, 2011, Evans signed a minor league contract with the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111130&content_id=26063402&vkey=news_pit&c_id=pit|title=Pirates sign Evans to Minors deal|last=Langosch|first=Jenifer|date=November 30, 2011}}{{dead link|date=October 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> On April 30, 2012, in a game between the [[Indianapolis Indians]] and the [[Durham Bulls]], Evans left the game in the eighth inning after injuring his wrist. He dove for a ball in foul territory, and landed on his wrist after his glove bent backwards on the ground. Evans immediately left the field and was replaced by [[Jake Fox]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.piratesprospects.com/2012/04/jeff-locke-throws-seven-shutout-innings-in-indy-loss.html|title=Jeff Locke Throws Seven Shutout Innings in Indy Loss|last=Williams|first=Tim|date=April 30, 2012}}</ref> He broke three bones in his left hand. Evans underwent surgery on May 3, to insert pins in his broken left hand.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/45998/evans-out-with-broken-hand|title=Evans out with broken hand|last=Rubin|first=Adam|date=May 21, 2012}}</ref> He began a rehab assignment with the [[Gulf Coast League Pirates]] on August 2, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.piratesprospects.com/2012/08/prospect-watch-tabata-has-four-hits-nick-evans-andrew-lambo-start-rehab.html|title=Prospect Watch: Tabata Has Four Hits; Nick Evans, Andrew Lambo Start Rehab|last=Williams|first=Tim|date=August 3, 2012}}</ref> However, he did not return to Indianapolis before the season ended. In November 2012, Evans became a free agent.
===Pittsburgh Pirates===
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On November 29, 2011, Evans signed a minor league contract with the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111130&content_id=26063402&vkey=news_pit&c_id=pit|title=Pirates sign Evans to Minors deal|last=Langosch|first=Jenifer|date=November 30, 2011}}</ref> On April 30, 2012, in a game between the [[Indianapolis Indians]] and the [[Durham Bulls]], Evans left the game in the eighth inning after injuring his wrist. He dove for a ball in foul territory, and landed on his wrist after his glove bent backwards on the ground. Evans immediately left the field and was replaced by [[Jake Fox]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.piratesprospects.com/2012/04/jeff-locke-throws-seven-shutout-innings-in-indy-loss.html|title=Jeff Locke Throws Seven Shutout Innings in Indy Loss|last=Williams|first=Tim|date=April 30, 2012}}</ref> He broke three bones in his left hand. Evans underwent surgery on May 3, to insert pins in his broken left hand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/45998/evans-out-with-broken-hand|title=Evans out with broken hand|last=Rubin|first=Adam|date=May 21, 2012}}</ref> He began a rehab assignment with the [[Gulf Coast League Pirates]] on August 2, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.piratesprospects.com/2012/08/prospect-watch-tabata-has-four-hits-nick-evans-andrew-lambo-start-rehab.html|title=Prospect Watch: Tabata Has Four Hits; Nick Evans, Andrew Lambo Start Rehab|last=Williams|first=Tim|date=August 3, 2012}}</ref> However, he did not return to Indianapolis before the season ended. In November 2012, Evans became a free agent.


===Los Angeles Dodgers===
===Los Angeles Dodgers===
He signed a minor league contract with the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] on November 20, 2012, which contained an invitation to spring training.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Martino|first1=Andy|title=Nick Evans signs with the Dodgers|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/mets/nick-evans-signs-dodgers-blog-entry-1.1647623|accessdate=June 28, 2014|publisher=New York Daily News|date=November 19, 2012}}</ref> On March 18, 2013, he was released by the Dodgers after failing to win a job with the team.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Johnson|first1=Ian|title=Nick Evans living his dream playing for Arizona Diamondbacks|url=http://sports-kings.com/phxsportskings/arizona-diamondbacks/nick-evans-living-his-dream-playing-for-arizona-diamondbacks.html|accessdate=June 28, 2014|publisher=Sports Kings|date=May 31, 2014}}</ref>
He signed a minor league contract with the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] on November 20, 2012, which contained an invitation to spring training.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Martino|first1=Andy|title=Nick Evans signs with the Dodgers|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/mets/nick-evans-signs-dodgers-blog-entry-1.1647623|access-date=June 28, 2014|work=New York Daily News|date=November 19, 2012}}</ref> On March 18, 2013, he was released by the Dodgers after failing to win a job with the team.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Johnson|first1=Ian|title=Nick Evans living his dream playing for Arizona Diamondbacks|url=http://sports-kings.com/phxsportskings/arizona-diamondbacks/nick-evans-living-his-dream-playing-for-arizona-diamondbacks.html|access-date=June 28, 2014|publisher=Sports Kings|date=May 31, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021194910/http://sports-kings.com/phxsportskings/arizona-diamondbacks/nick-evans-living-his-dream-playing-for-arizona-diamondbacks.html|archive-date=2014-10-21|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===Arizona Diamondbacks===
===Arizona Diamondbacks===
Evans signed with the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] in March 2013.<ref>http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/03/yankees-outright-sam-demel.html</ref> He was assigned to Double-A [[Mobile BayBears|Mobile]] to regain his form after a lost 2012 season. In 133 games for the BayBears at first and third base, he hit .267 with 19 HR (fourth in the [[Southern League (baseball)|Southern League]]) and 81 RBI (third). He was also a mid-season All-Star as the South Division's starting designated hitter. Evans began 2014 with Triple-A [[Reno Aces|Reno]], where in 44 games, he was hitting .335 with 11 HR and 44 RBI until earning a promotion. Evans, a native of [[Glendale, Arizona]], grew up rooting for the Dbacks.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2014/05/29/nick-evans-gets-dream-call-diamondbacks/9707973/ |title=Nick Evans gets his dream call-up to the Diamondbacks |work=AZCentral Sports |first=Sarah |last=McLellan |date=May 29, 2014}}</ref>
Evans signed with the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] in March 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/03/yankees-outright-sam-demel.html|title=Minor Moves: Evans, Proctor, Demel|date=29 March 2013 }}</ref> He was assigned to Double-A [[Mobile BayBears|Mobile]] to regain his form after a lost 2012 season. In 133 games for the BayBears at first and third base, he hit .267 with 19 HR (fourth in the [[Southern League (1964–2020)|Southern League]]) and 81 RBI (third). He was also a mid-season All-Star as the South Division's starting designated hitter. Evans began 2014 with Triple-A [[Reno Aces|Reno]], where in 44 games, he was hitting .335 with 11 HR and 44 RBI until earning a promotion. Evans, a native of [[Glendale, Arizona]], grew up rooting for the Dbacks.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2014/05/29/nick-evans-gets-dream-call-diamondbacks/9707973/ |title=Nick Evans gets his dream call-up to the Diamondbacks |work=AZCentral Sports |first=Sarah |last=McLellan |date=May 29, 2014}}</ref>


On May 28, he was called up to replace outfielder [[Alfredo Marte]]. He appeared in his first major league game since September 28, 2011, that night as a defensive replacement for first baseman [[Paul Goldschmidt]]. He recorded his first hit with Arizona in his first start on June 3. On June 12, Evans was designated for assignment to make room for recently claimed [[Jordan Pacheco]].<ref>{{cite news|title=D-backs claim Pacheco from Rockies and designate Evans for assignment|url=http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140612&content_id=79430240&vkey=pr_ari&c_id=ari|accessdate=June 28, 2014|publisher=MLB.com|date=June 12, 2014}}</ref> He was called back up on June 27.<ref>{{cite news|title=Diamondbacks promote Nick Evans from Reno|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=11146574|accessdate=June 28, 2014|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN.com|date=June 27, 2014}}</ref> He was released by the Diamondbacks on July 28.<ref>{{cite news|title=Arizona reinstates INF Pacheco, waives INF Evans|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=11277543|accessdate=July 29, 2014|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN.com|date=July 28, 2014}}</ref>
On May 28, he was called up to replace outfielder [[Alfredo Marte]]. He appeared in his first major league game since September 28, 2011, that night as a defensive replacement for first baseman [[Paul Goldschmidt]]. He recorded his first hit with Arizona in his first start on June 3. On June 12, Evans was designated for assignment to make room for recently claimed [[Jordan Pacheco]].<ref>{{cite news|title=D-backs claim Pacheco from Rockies and designate Evans for assignment|url=http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140612&content_id=79430240&vkey=pr_ari&c_id=ari|access-date=June 28, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=June 12, 2014|archive-date=July 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714170422/http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140612&content_id=79430240&vkey=pr_ari&c_id=ari|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was called back up on June 27.<ref>{{cite news|title=Diamondbacks promote Nick Evans from Reno|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=11146574|access-date=June 28, 2014|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=June 27, 2014}}</ref> He was released by the Diamondbacks on July 28.<ref>{{cite news|title=Arizona reinstates INF Pacheco, waives INF Evans|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=11277543|access-date=July 29, 2014|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=July 28, 2014}}</ref>


===Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles===
===Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles===
Evans signed with the [[Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] on July 28, 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/07/nick-evans-signs-with-rakuten-golden-eagles.html |title=Rakuten Golden Eagles Sign Nick Evans |last1=Wilmoth |first1=Charlie |date=July 28, 2014 |website=MLBTradeRumors.com |accessdate=July 30, 2014}}</ref>
Evans signed with the [[Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] on July 28, 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/07/nick-evans-signs-with-rakuten-golden-eagles.html |title=Rakuten Golden Eagles Sign Nick Evans |last1=Wilmoth |first1=Charlie |date=July 28, 2014 |website=MLBTradeRumors.com |access-date=July 30, 2014}}</ref>


===Doosan Bears===
===Doosan Bears===
Evans signed a minor league contract with the [[San Diego Padres]] in November 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-nov-21-27/|title=Minor League Transactions: Nov. 21-27|first=Matt|last=Eddy|work=Baseball America|date=December 1, 2015|accessdate=December 1, 2015}}</ref> However, only a few weeks later, he decided to sign with the [[Doosan Bears]] of the [[KBO League|Korea Baseball Organization]] for a one-year contract worth $550,000.
Evans signed a minor league contract with the [[San Diego Padres]] in November 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-nov-21-27/|title=Minor League Transactions: Nov. 21-27|first=Matt|last=Eddy|work=Baseball America|date=December 1, 2015|access-date=December 1, 2015}}</ref> However, only a few weeks later, he decided to sign with the [[Doosan Bears]] of the [[KBO League|Korea Baseball Organization]] for a one-year contract worth $550,000.

==Coaching career==
Evans retired and was named as a coach for the [[Visalia Rawhide]] of the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] organization for the 2019 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.azsnakepit.com/2019/1/8/18174174/arizona-diamondbacks-announce-2019-player-development-staff|title=Arizona Diamondbacks announce 2019 player development staff|author=Diamondbacks Press Release|date=January 8, 2019|website=AZ Snake Pit|publisher=[[SB Nation]]|access-date=November 23, 2019}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 23:51, 3 October 2024

Nick Evans
Evans with the New York Mets
First baseman / Left fielder
Born: (1986-01-30) January 30, 1986 (age 38)
Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: May 24, 2008, for the New York Mets
NPB: August 5, 2014, for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
KBO: April 1, 2016, for the Doosan Bears
Last appearance
MLB: July 27, 2014, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
NPB: August 13, 2014, for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
KBO: October 3, 2017, for the Doosan Bears
MLB statistics
Batting average.257
Home runs10
Runs batted in53
NPB statistics
Batting average.111
Home runs0
Runs batted in1
KBO statistics
Batting average.301
Home runs51
Runs batted in171
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Nicholas Reginald Evans (born January 30, 1986) is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks, in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, and in the KBO League for the Doosan Bears.

Evans primarily played first base in the minor leagues, only beginning to play the outfield in the 2008 season.

Professional career

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Nick Evans was born in Glendale, Arizona. He was selected out of St. Mary's High School in Phoenix, Arizona, by the Mets in the fifth round of the 2004 MLB draft.[1]

Evans was called up from Double-A Binghamton on May 24, 2008, to replace Marlon Anderson, who had been placed on the disabled list. He started in left field for the Mets and batted eighth.[1]

In Evans' first career at bat, he doubled off Colorado Rockies pitcher Jeff Francis. He finished the game with three doubles, the first Met to hit three extra-base hits in his major league debut since Kazuo Matsui in 2004.[1] Evans became the first player in National League history to hit three doubles in his first game.[2]

Evans was optioned back down to Binghamton on June 6 after batting .174 in nine games when the Mets decided to call upon Abraham Núñez for infield depth.[3] Evans was again recalled on July 8 after Ryan Church went on the disabled list.[4]

Evans finally received his first Major League start at first base, his natural position, on August 7, 2008, after only previously playing one inning there with the Mets.

On August 31, 2008, Evans hit his first career Major League home run against the Florida Marlins off pitcher Scott Olsen.[5]

Evans began the 2009 season in Triple-A Buffalo, but was eventually sent down to Double-A Binghamton. On June 19, Evans was called up by the Mets. He hit his first home run of the year on June 24.

On August 25, 2009, Nick was recalled along with pitcher Pat Misch when Billy Wagner was traded to the Boston Red Sox, and Johan Santana was placed on the 15-day disabled list.[6]

On May 18, 2011, he was recalled to replace David Wright after he went on the 15-day disabled list with a stress fracture in his back. On June 10, Evans was designated for assignment to make room for Lucas Duda.[7] He had his contract purchased again on July 7, after Jose Reyes went on the 15-day disabled list. He was designated for assignment again on July 22.[8]

On November 22, 2011, Evans signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[9] On April 30, 2012, in a game between the Indianapolis Indians and the Durham Bulls, Evans left the game in the eighth inning after injuring his wrist. He dove for a ball in foul territory, and landed on his wrist after his glove bent backwards on the ground. Evans immediately left the field and was replaced by Jake Fox.[10] He broke three bones in his left hand. Evans underwent surgery on May 3, to insert pins in his broken left hand.[11] He began a rehab assignment with the Gulf Coast League Pirates on August 2, 2012.[12] However, he did not return to Indianapolis before the season ended. In November 2012, Evans became a free agent.

Los Angeles Dodgers

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He signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on November 20, 2012, which contained an invitation to spring training.[13] On March 18, 2013, he was released by the Dodgers after failing to win a job with the team.[14]

Arizona Diamondbacks

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Evans signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks in March 2013.[15] He was assigned to Double-A Mobile to regain his form after a lost 2012 season. In 133 games for the BayBears at first and third base, he hit .267 with 19 HR (fourth in the Southern League) and 81 RBI (third). He was also a mid-season All-Star as the South Division's starting designated hitter. Evans began 2014 with Triple-A Reno, where in 44 games, he was hitting .335 with 11 HR and 44 RBI until earning a promotion. Evans, a native of Glendale, Arizona, grew up rooting for the Dbacks.[16]

On May 28, he was called up to replace outfielder Alfredo Marte. He appeared in his first major league game since September 28, 2011, that night as a defensive replacement for first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. He recorded his first hit with Arizona in his first start on June 3. On June 12, Evans was designated for assignment to make room for recently claimed Jordan Pacheco.[17] He was called back up on June 27.[18] He was released by the Diamondbacks on July 28.[19]

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles

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Evans signed with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball on July 28, 2014.[20]

Doosan Bears

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Evans signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres in November 2015.[21] However, only a few weeks later, he decided to sign with the Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization for a one-year contract worth $550,000.

Coaching career

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Evans retired and was named as a coach for the Visalia Rawhide of the Arizona Diamondbacks organization for the 2019 season.[22]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Rubin, Adam (May 24, 2008). "Called-up Nick Evans makes mark on the double". Daily News. Retrieved July 23, 2008.
  2. ^ "Batting Game Finder". Stathead.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
  3. ^ "Randolph says Alou won't come off DL until early next week". Associated Press. June 6, 2008. Retrieved July 23, 2008.
  4. ^ Strang, Katie (July 9, 2008). "Mets' Church goes back on DL". Newsday. Retrieved July 23, 2008.
  5. ^ Rubin, Adam (August 31, 2008). "Pedro Martínez and a trio of long balls help Mets beat Marlins, 6–2". New York Daily News. Retrieved September 1, 2008.
  6. ^ "Mets recall Misch and Evans from Triple-A". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. August 25, 2009. Retrieved August 30, 2009. [dead link‍]
  7. ^ Rubin, Adam (June 9, 2011). "Evans out, Duda likely call-up". ESPN New York. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
  8. ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (July 22, 2011). "Mets Designate Nick Evans For Assignment". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved July 22, 2011.
  9. ^ Langosch, Jenifer (November 30, 2011). "Pirates sign Evans to Minors deal".[dead link‍]
  10. ^ Williams, Tim (April 30, 2012). "Jeff Locke Throws Seven Shutout Innings in Indy Loss".
  11. ^ Rubin, Adam (May 21, 2012). "Evans out with broken hand".
  12. ^ Williams, Tim (August 3, 2012). "Prospect Watch: Tabata Has Four Hits; Nick Evans, Andrew Lambo Start Rehab".
  13. ^ Martino, Andy (November 19, 2012). "Nick Evans signs with the Dodgers". New York Daily News. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  14. ^ Johnson, Ian (May 31, 2014). "Nick Evans living his dream playing for Arizona Diamondbacks". Sports Kings. Archived from the original on October 21, 2014. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  15. ^ "Minor Moves: Evans, Proctor, Demel". March 29, 2013.
  16. ^ McLellan, Sarah (May 29, 2014). "Nick Evans gets his dream call-up to the Diamondbacks". AZCentral Sports.
  17. ^ "D-backs claim Pacheco from Rockies and designate Evans for assignment". MLB.com. June 12, 2014. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  18. ^ "Diamondbacks promote Nick Evans from Reno". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 27, 2014. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  19. ^ "Arizona reinstates INF Pacheco, waives INF Evans". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  20. ^ Wilmoth, Charlie (July 28, 2014). "Rakuten Golden Eagles Sign Nick Evans". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  21. ^ Eddy, Matt (December 1, 2015). "Minor League Transactions: Nov. 21-27". Baseball America. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
  22. ^ Diamondbacks Press Release (January 8, 2019). "Arizona Diamondbacks announce 2019 player development staff". AZ Snake Pit. SB Nation. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
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