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{{short description|Puerto Rican professional baseball pitcher}}
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|birth_date={{birth date and age|1989|11|15}}
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|debutdate=May 31
|debutyear=2016
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{{Medal|Competition|[[World Baseball Classic]]}}
{{Medal|Silver | [[2013 World Baseball Classic|2013 San Francisco]] | Team }}
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'''Efrain Nieves''' (born November 15, 1989) is a [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rica]]n [[professional baseball]] player. A [[pitcher]], he plays in [[minor league baseball]] in the organization of the [[Detroit Tigers]] of [[Major League Baseball]].
'''Efraín Nieves''' (born November 15, 1989) is a [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rica]]n [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] who is a free agent. He has played in the [[Chinese Professional Baseball League]] (CPBL) for the [[Lamigo Monkeys]].


==Career==
Nieves attended the [[Puerto Rico Baseball Academy]]. The [[Milwaukee Brewers]] drafted Nieves in the seventh round of the [[2007 Major League Baseball Draft]].
===Milwaukee Brewers===
Nieves attended the [[Puerto Rico Baseball Academy]]. The [[Milwaukee Brewers]] drafted Nieves in the seventh round of the [[2007 Major League Baseball draft]]. After playing rookie ball in 2007 and 2008, Nieves was promoted to the Single-A [[Wisconsin Timber Rattlers]] for the 2009 season. He would spend the entire 2010 season for the Timber Rattlers as well, pitching to a 5.56 ERA with 53 strikeouts and 41 walks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/fanblogs/117385113.html|title = Prospect Madness: 2B Eric Farris v. LHP Efrain Nieves}}</ref> Nieves was promoted to the advanced Single-A [[Brevard County Manatees]] in 2011, where he spent the season. On March 26, 2012, Nieves was released by the Brewers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brewcrewball.com/2012/3/29/2911911/brewers-release-five-minor-leaguers|title = Brewers Release Five Minor Leaguers|date = 29 March 2012}}</ref>


===Detroit Tigers===
Nieves will play for the [[Puerto Rican national baseball team]] in the [[2013 World Baseball Classic]].<ref>http://www.elnuevodia.com/efrainnievesreemplazaajaviervazquez-1459701.html</ref>
On April 24, 2012, Nieves signed a minor league contract with the [[Detroit Tigers]] organization. Nieves spent the year with the low Single-A [[Connecticut Tigers]] and re-signed with the Tigers on a minor league contract on November 26.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://motorcitybengals.com/2012/11/26/detroit-tigers-sign-19-minor-leaguers-to-contracts/|title = Detroit Tigers Sign 19 Minor Leaguers to Contracts|date = 26 November 2012}}</ref>

===Toronto Blue Jays===
On December 6, 2012, Nieves was selected by the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] in the minor league phase of the [[Rule 5 Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2012/12/detroit_tigers_acquire_second.html|title = Detroit Tigers trade for second baseman Jeff Kobernus, left-hander Kyle Lobstein in Rule 5 draft|date = 6 December 2012}}</ref> Nieves spent the 2013 season with the Single-A [[Lansing Lugnuts]] and the advanced Single-A [[Dunedin Blue Jays]]. Nieves remained in Dunedin in 2014 and became a free agent after the season.

===Texas Rangers===
On November 20, 2014, Nieves signed a minor league contract with the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nolanwritin.com/2014/11/20/three-players-signed-texas-rangers-chris-gimenez-davis-martinez-efrain-nieves/|title = Three Players Signed by Texas Rangers|date = 20 November 2014}}</ref> Nieves was released before the season on March 4, 2015.

===Evansville Otters===
Nieves signed with the [[Evansville Otters]] of the [[Frontier League]] following his release from the Rangers organization. In his first Frontier League start on May 20, 2015, Nieves pitched six innings of one hit, no runs ball with five strikeouts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/nieves-goes-six-innings-of-one-hit-baseball-in-otters-debut/n-4972911|title=Nieves Goes Six Innings of One Hit Baseball in Otters Debut|date=20 May 2015}}</ref>

===Somerset Patriots===
On April 9, 2016, Nieves signed with the [[Somerset Patriots]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].

===Lamigo Monkeys===
On May 28, 2016, Nieves signed with the [[Lamigo Monkeys]] of the [[Chinese Professional Baseball League]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cpblstats.com/brothers-signed-bryan-woodall-lamigo-signed-efrain-nieves-foreign-players-update-29may2016-vol9/|title=Brothers signed Bryan Woodall, Lamigo signed Efrain Nieves|date=28 May 2016}}</ref>

===Somerset Patriots (second stint)===
On June 22, 2017, Nieves signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://patriotsbaseball.com/2017/06/22/somerset-patriots-re-sign-left-handed-pitcher-efrain-nieves/ | title=Somerset Patriots }}</ref> Nieves pitched to a 3.95 ERA with 63 strikeouts in 73.0 innings pitched across 16 games.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=nieves001efr|title = Efrain Nieves Minor, Winter, Independent & CPBL Leagues Statistics & History}}</ref>

==International career==
Nieves played for the [[Puerto Rican national baseball team]] in the [[2013 World Baseball Classic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.elnuevodia.com/deportes/beisbol/nota/efrainnievesreemplazaajaviervazquez-1459701/|title=Efraín Nieves reemplaza a Javier Vázquez|date=1 March 2013|website=El Nuevo Dia}}</ref> He was selected to Puerto Rico's roster for the [[Baseball at the 2019 Pan American Games|2019 Pan American Games]].


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{Puerto Rico roster 2013 World Baseball Classic}}
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Latest revision as of 03:00, 4 June 2023

Efraín Nieves
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1989-11-15) November 15, 1989 (age 35)
Caguas, Puerto Rico
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
CPBL debut
May 31, 2016, for the Lamigo Monkeys
CPBL statistics
Win–loss record7–3
Earned run average6.12
Strikeouts53
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  Puerto Rico
World Baseball Classic
Silver medal – second place 2013 San Francisco Team
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lima Team

Efraín Nieves (born November 15, 1989) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Lamigo Monkeys.

Career

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Milwaukee Brewers

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Nieves attended the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy. The Milwaukee Brewers drafted Nieves in the seventh round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft. After playing rookie ball in 2007 and 2008, Nieves was promoted to the Single-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers for the 2009 season. He would spend the entire 2010 season for the Timber Rattlers as well, pitching to a 5.56 ERA with 53 strikeouts and 41 walks.[1] Nieves was promoted to the advanced Single-A Brevard County Manatees in 2011, where he spent the season. On March 26, 2012, Nieves was released by the Brewers.[2]

Detroit Tigers

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On April 24, 2012, Nieves signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers organization. Nieves spent the year with the low Single-A Connecticut Tigers and re-signed with the Tigers on a minor league contract on November 26.[3]

Toronto Blue Jays

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On December 6, 2012, Nieves was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 Draft.[4] Nieves spent the 2013 season with the Single-A Lansing Lugnuts and the advanced Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays. Nieves remained in Dunedin in 2014 and became a free agent after the season.

Texas Rangers

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On November 20, 2014, Nieves signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization.[5] Nieves was released before the season on March 4, 2015.

Evansville Otters

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Nieves signed with the Evansville Otters of the Frontier League following his release from the Rangers organization. In his first Frontier League start on May 20, 2015, Nieves pitched six innings of one hit, no runs ball with five strikeouts.[6]

Somerset Patriots

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On April 9, 2016, Nieves signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Lamigo Monkeys

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On May 28, 2016, Nieves signed with the Lamigo Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[7]

Somerset Patriots (second stint)

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On June 22, 2017, Nieves signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[8] Nieves pitched to a 3.95 ERA with 63 strikeouts in 73.0 innings pitched across 16 games.[9]

International career

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Nieves played for the Puerto Rican national baseball team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.[10] He was selected to Puerto Rico's roster for the 2019 Pan American Games.

References

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  1. ^ "Prospect Madness: 2B Eric Farris v. LHP Efrain Nieves".
  2. ^ "Brewers Release Five Minor Leaguers". 29 March 2012.
  3. ^ "Detroit Tigers Sign 19 Minor Leaguers to Contracts". 26 November 2012.
  4. ^ "Detroit Tigers trade for second baseman Jeff Kobernus, left-hander Kyle Lobstein in Rule 5 draft". 6 December 2012.
  5. ^ "Three Players Signed by Texas Rangers". 20 November 2014.
  6. ^ "Nieves Goes Six Innings of One Hit Baseball in Otters Debut". 20 May 2015.
  7. ^ "Brothers signed Bryan Woodall, Lamigo signed Efrain Nieves". 28 May 2016.
  8. ^ "Somerset Patriots".
  9. ^ "Efrain Nieves Minor, Winter, Independent & CPBL Leagues Statistics & History".
  10. ^ "Efraín Nieves reemplaza a Javier Vázquez". El Nuevo Dia. 1 March 2013.
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