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Nate Schierholtz
American baseball player (born 1984) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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).
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Early Life
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)
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]
Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and Later MLB Stints (2012–2015)
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)
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]
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International Career
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
After retiring, Schierholtz coached youth baseball in California.[18] In 2020, he joined the Giants' front office as a scout.[19]
Personal Life
Schierholtz married his wife, Lindsey, in 2012.[20]
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