Phil Nevin
| Phil Nevin | ||
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| First Baseman | ||
| Born: January 19 1971 | ||
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | ||
| June 11, 1995 for the Houston Astros |
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| Final game | ||
| September 29, 2006 for the Minnesota Twins |
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| Career statistics | ||
| AVG | .270 | |
| HR | 208 | |
| RBI | 743 | |
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Phillip Joseph "Phil" Nevin (born January 19, 1971 in Fullerton, California) is a former Major League Baseball player. He played for the Minnesota Twins (2006), Chicago Cubs (2006), Texas Rangers (2005-2006) San Diego Padres (1999-2005), Anaheim Angels (1998), Detroit Tigers (1995-97), and the Houston Astros (1995). Phil Nevin attended El Dorado High School, in Placentia, California and California State University, Fullerton where he was awarded the Golden Spikes Award in 1992. He was also the "Most Outstanding Player" of the 1992 NCAA College World Series. He bats and throws right-handed.
Nevin was selected as the first pick of the 1992 amateur draft by the Astros. Derek Jeter was selected sixth in the draft; Hal Newhouser, a scout for Houston at the time, quit the franchise over the decision not to pick Jeter.[1]
During his twelve-season career, Nevin was a .270 hitter with 208 home runs and 743 RBI in 1217 games. He made the National League All-Star team in 2001.
2005
- July 25 - Nevin rejected a trade that would have sent him to the Baltimore Orioles for pitcher Sidney Ponson. The proposed deal was contingent upon Nevin's approval. He had the right to block a trade to all but eight teams, including the Orioles. [2]
- July 29 - Traded to the Texas Rangers for Chan Ho Park
2006
On May 31, he was traded to the Chicago Cubs; the Texas Rangers were believed to be paying the majority of the amount still due to him on his contract. In return the Texas Rangers received second baseman/outfielder Jerry Hairston, Jr.. On August 31, the Minnesota Twins announced the trade of Nevin from the Cubs to the Twins for a player to be named later and "cash considerations." To make room for Nevin, Twins' outfielder Shannon Stewart was placed on the 60-day disabled list. [3]
2007
On May 12, Nevin announced his retirement. He is now working pre-game radio shows with the Padres, with whom he was very popular with fans (albeit not with management).
See also
- Golden Spikes Award
- Top 500 home run hitters of all time
- Major League Baseball hitters with three home runs in one game
References
External links
- ESPN - profile and daily updates
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
- Phil Nevin: The Happiest Twin (Minnesota Public Radio)
| Preceded by Brien Taylor |
First overall pick in the MLB Entry Draft 1992 |
Succeeded by |
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