John Nogowski Explained

John Nogowski
Width:175
Team:Sioux City Explorers
Number:24
Position:First baseman
Birth Date:5 January 1993
Birth Place:Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Left
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:August 16
Debutyear:2020
Debutteam:St. Louis Cardinals
Statleague:MLB
Statyear:2021 season
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.233
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:1
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:14
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John Francis Nogowski (born January 5, 1993) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association of Professional Baseball. He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 34th round of the 2014 MLB draft. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Career

Oakland Athletics

Nogowski attended North Florida Christian School and played college baseball at Florida State University, batting .307/.431/.443 in 2014.[1] He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 34th round of the 2014 MLB draft. He spent the 2014 season with the AZL Athletics and the Vermont Lake Monsters, batting a combined .264/.351/.347.[1] In 2015, he was assigned to the Stockton Ports, and batted .274/.352/.364.[1] He would spend the entire 2015 season with Stockton. He played in Stockton and for the Midland RockHounds in 2016. Nogowski was released before the season started on March 27, 2017.

Sioux City Explorers

On May 18, 2017, Nogowski signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. Nogowski played in 32 games for Sioux City, slashing .402/.482/.607.

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals purchased Nogowski’s contract on June 27, 2017.[2] [3] He would finish the 2017 season with the Double-A Springfield Cardinals. He would also spend most of the 2018 season with them, batting .309/.392/.463. He spent 2019 with the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds, batting .295/.413/.476 in 380 at bats while coming in third in the PCL with 69 walks and 10 hit-by-pitch, and tying for fourth by grounding into 15 double plays.[4]

Nogowski was called up to the majors for the first time on August 15, 2020.[5] He made his major league debut the next day against the Chicago White Sox and got his first major league hit off of Dallas Keuchel. In 2021, Nogowski made the Opening Day roster after batting .333 with two home runs over 33 spring training at-bats.[6] Nogowski limped to a .056/.150/.056 slash line in 19 games with St. Louis before being designated for assignment on June 28, 2021.[7]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On July 3, 2021, Nogowski was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.[8] He hit .261 with 1 home run and 14 RBIs in 33 games with the Pirates. On July 7, in just his third game with the Pirates, Nogowski was used as a pitcher in a relief role. Facing a strong Atlanta lineup, Nogowski allowed a single, but retired the other three batters he faced.[9] He was designated for assignment on August 16, 2021.[10] On August 20, Nogowski cleared waivers and was assigned outright to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians.[11] On September 20, the Pirates released Nogowski.[12]

San Francisco Giants

On September 22, 2021, Nogowski signed a two-year minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization.[13] Nogowski appeared in 8 games for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, hitting just .185/.290/.444 with 2 home runs and 5 RBI.

Atlanta Braves

On December 8, 2021, the Atlanta Braves selected Nogowski from the Giants in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[14] In 40 games for the Triple–A Gwinnett Stripers, he batted .234/.338/.323 with 2 home runs, 14 RBI, and 6 stolen bases.[15] Nogowski was released by the Braves organization on June 16, 2022.

Washington Nationals

On June 22, 2022, Nogowski signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. He was assigned to the Double-A Harrisburg Senators, hitting .202 in 30 games before being promoted to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings later in the season. In 47 games for Rochester, he batted .290/.409/.401 with 2 home runs, 24 RBI, and 6 stolen bases. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.[16]

High Point Rockers

On April 28, 2023, Nogowski signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[17] In 37 games for the Rockers, Nogowski batted .297/.419/.625 with 11 home runs, 40 RBI, and 5 stolen bases. He was released by the team on June 9.[18]

Sioux City Explorers (second stint)

On June 16, 2023, Nogowski signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[19] In 17 games with Sioux City, Nogowski hit .313/.397/.484 with 2 home runs, 9 RBI, and 3 stolen bases.

Acereros de Monclova

On July 5, 2023, Nogowski's contract was purchased by the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. In 24 games for Monclova, he batted .277/.340/.319 with no home runs and 14 RBI.

Sioux City Explorers (third stint)

On August 19, 2023, Nogowski was acquired on loan by the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association of Professional Baseball. In 34 games for the Explorers, he batted .317/.419/.480 with 4 home runs and 16 RBI.

On May 2, 2024, Nogowski re-signed with the Explorers.[20]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Nogowski College, Minor, Fall, Independent & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference.com.
  2. Web site: First baseman not wasting second chance with Cardinals. Harrison. Keegan. Springfield News-Leader.
  3. Web site: Nogowski making most of his second opportunity. Jim. Henry. Tallahassee Democrat.
  4. Web site: 2019 Pacific Coast League Batting Leaders. Baseball-Reference.com.
  5. Web site: St. Louis Cardinals to promote top prospect Dylan Carlson. Joey. Schneider. ky3.com. 14 August 2020 .
  6. Web site: Cardinals finalize 2021 Opening Day roster. MLB.com.
  7. Web site: Cardinals Select Roel Ramirez, Designate John Nogowski. MLB Trade Rumors. 28 June 2021 .
  8. Web site: Cardinals Trade John Nogowski To Pirates For Cash Considerations. MLB Trade Rumors. 3 July 2021 .
  9. Web site: Pittsburgh Pirates: John Nogowski Becoming a Yinzer Cult Hero . rumbunter.com . 2021-07-17 . 2023-08-20.
  10. Web site: Pirates Designate John Nogowski For Assignment. MLB Trade Rumors. 16 August 2021 .
  11. Web site: John Nogowski Stats, Fantasy & News. MLB.com.
  12. Web site: Pirates Release John Nogowski, Ka'ai Tom. 20 September 2021 .
  13. Web site: SF Giants sign veteran 1B John Nogowski to minor league deal. 22 September 2021 .
  14. News: Mayo . Jonathan . Rule 5 Draft results, pick by pick . December 10, 2021 . MLB.com . December 8, 2021.
  15. Web site: John Nogowski - Stats - Batting. October 7, 2023. fangraphs.com. en.
  16. Web site: 2021-22 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams. June 16, 2023. baseballamerica.com. en.
  17. Web site: Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions .
  18. Web site: John Nogowski Stats, Fantasy & News. June 17, 2023. milb.com. en.
  19. Web site: American Association of Professional Baseball - 2023 Transactions . 2024-03-11 . aabaseball.com.
  20. Web site: 2024 Transactions. May 2, 2024. aabaseball.com. en.