| Nash Walters | |
| Position: | Pitcher |
| Team: | Free agent |
| Birth Date: | 18 May 1997 |
| Birth Place: | Tyler, Texas, U.S. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Debutleague: | MLB |
| Debutdate: | October 5 |
| Debutyear: | 2022 |
| Debutteam: | Los Angeles Angels |
| Statleague: | MLB |
| Statyear: | 2022 season |
| Stat1label: | Win–loss record |
| Stat1value: | 0–0 |
| Stat2label: | Earned run average |
| Stat2value: | 0.00 |
| Stat3label: | Strikeouts |
| Stat3value: | 0 |
| Teams: | |
Nash Owen Walters (born May 18, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously 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 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 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 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.[17] In 10 games for the Double–A Harrisburg Senators, he struggled to a 6.08 ERA with 14 strikeouts and 3 saves across innings pitched. Walters elected free agency following the season on November 6.[18]
On December 19, 2023, Walters re–signed with the Nationals organization on a new minor league contract.[19] On November 6, he elected free agency.[20]