| Nash Walters | |
|---|---|
| Washington Nationals | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 18, 1997 Tyler, Texas, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| October 5, 2022, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
| MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 0.00 |
| Strikeouts | 0 |
| Teams | |
Nash Owen Walters (born May 18, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Washington Nationals organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels.
Walters graduated from Lindale High School in Lindale, Texas. He committed to attend Texas A&M University on a college baseball scholarship.[1]
The Milwaukee Brewers selected Walters in the third round, with the 90th overall selection, in the 2015 MLB draft.[2] He signed with the Brewers, and spent his first pro season with the rookie–level Arizona League Brewers, logging a 4.15 ERA in 11 games. Walters split the 2016 season between the AZL Brewers and the rookie–level Helena Brewers. In 14 games (9 starts), he accumulated a 5.35 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 38+2⁄3 innings pitched.[3]
Walters missed the entirety of the 2017 season with a right elbow strain. He elected to undergo Tommy John surgery in September 2017, and missed the entire 2018 season as a result.[4] He returned to action in 2019 with the rookie–level Rocky Mountain Vibes, starting 13 contests and posting a 3.40 ERA with 46 strikeouts in 50+1⁄3 innings pitched.[5] Walters did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
He spent the 2021 season with the High–A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, making 43 appearances and logging a 4.33 ERA with 82 strikeouts and 2 saves in 60+1⁄3 innings of work.[7] Walters began the 2022 season with the Double–A Biloxi Shuckers, making 42 appearances and recording a 4.60 ERA with 66 strikeouts in 47.0 innings pitched. He was then promoted to the Triple–A Nashville Sounds, where he made two scoreless appearances.[8]
On September 4, 2022, Walters was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations.[9] The Angels subsequently added him to their 40-man roster and optioned him to the Salt Lake Bees of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League.[10] After seven relief appearances for Salt Lake, Walters was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on September 29.[11] Walters made his major league debut on October 5, pitching against the Oakland Athletics.[12]
On November 15, 2022, Walters was designated for assignment. On November 18, he was non–tendered and became a free agent. He re-signed with the Angels on a minor league deal on December 14, 2022. [13] Walters was released by the Angels on March 24, 2023.[14]
On April 19, 2023, Walters signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox organization.[15] In 27 games split between the Double–A Birmingham Barons and Triple–A Charlotte Knights, he struggled to a cumulative 9.64 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 3 saves in 28.0 innings of work. On July 13, Walters was released by Chicago.[16]
On July 21, 2023, Walters signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization.[17] He elected free agency on November 6. [18] He re-signed a minor league contract on December 19.[19]