James Naile
James Naile | |
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Kia Tigers – No. 40 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Cape Girardeau, Missouri, U.S. | February 8, 1993|
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
Professional debut | |
MLB: June 27, 2022, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
KBO: March 27, 2024, for the Kia Tigers | |
MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 7.40 |
Strikeouts | 12 |
KBO statistics (through May 26, 2024) | |
Win–loss record | 6–1 |
Earned run average | 1.64 |
Strikeouts | 68 |
Teams | |
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James Aubrey Naile (born February 8, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Kia Tigers of the KBO League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Amateur career
[edit]Naile graduated from Charleston High School in Charleston, Missouri. He attended Parkland College, a junior college, despite receiving offers from Arkansas State University and Southeast Missouri State University, which both play college baseball in NCAA Division I.[1] After spending two years at Parkland, Naile transferred to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) to play for the UAB Blazers.[2] Naile had Tommy John surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow in 2013.[3]
Professional career
[edit]Oakland Athletics
[edit]The Oakland Athletics selected Naile in the 20th round of the 2015 MLB draft.[4] In 2016, Naile was named the best defensive pitcher in Minor League Baseball.[5]
St. Louis Cardinals
[edit]Naile became a free agent and signed with the St. Louis Cardinals organization on November 18, 2021.[6]
The Cardinals promoted Naile to the major leagues on June 27, 2022.[7] He made his MLB debut that night versus the Miami Marlins, pitching one scoreless inning of relief.[8] He made seven total appearances for the Cardinals in his rookie campaign, posting a 5.00 ERA with five strikeouts in nine innings pitched.
On February 8, 2023, Naile was designated for assignment by St. Louis following the acquisition of Anthony Misiewicz.[9] On February 10, Naile cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds.[10] In 6 games with Memphis, Naile posted a 3-1 record and 2.50 ERA with 19 strikeouts. On May 5, his contract was selected to the active roster.[11] In 10 major league contests for St. Louis, Naile struggled to an 8.80 ERA with 7 strikeouts across 15+1⁄3 innings of work.
Kia Tigers
[edit]On January 19, 2024, the Cardinals sold Naile's contract to the Kia Tigers of the KBO League.[12] On August 24, Naile was struck in the face by a comebacker off the bat of Matt Davidson, and later diagnosed with a fractured jaw. He was temporarily replaced by Eric Stout.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Naile grew up as a fan of the Cardinals. His mother died in 2018.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ Chris Pobst (January 20, 2011). "High School Sports: Naile joins prestigious junior college program (1/20/11)". Standard Democrat. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ Chris Pobst (May 30, 2012). "High School Sports: Naile takes next step, signs with University of Alabama at Birmingham (5/30/12)". Standard Democrat. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ Alabama (June 27, 2013). "UAB pitcher James Naile, who led Blazers in wins, has Tommy John surgery". al.com. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ Posted by PManning_is$$$$$ on Fri, June 12, 2015, at 7:35 PM (June 10, 2015). "Blog: Former Charleston pitcher James Naile drafted by Oakland (6/10/15)". Standard Democrat. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Rawlings, Minors announce '16 Gold Glovers". MiLB.com. September 26, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ Heller, Marsha (November 18, 2021). "Heartland native, pitcher, James Naile, announces he signed with Cardinals". Kfvs12.com. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ "Cardinals' James Naile: Poised for first MLB call-up". CBSSports.com. June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ "Two Yepez HRS, Goldschmidt 4 for 4, Cards top Marlins 9-0". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "Cardinals' James Naile: Removed from 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Cardinals' James Naile: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
- ^ "Cardinals' James Naile: Selected by Cards". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ "Kia Tigers sign ex-MLB pitcher Naile". m-en.yna.co.kr. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "KBO's Kia Tigers Sign Eric Stout from CPBL". cpblstats.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ Hummel, Rick (June 29, 2022). "Lifelong Cardinals fan, and now player, James Naile comes home in big league debut". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- 1993 births
- Living people
- American expatriate baseball players in South Korea
- Arizona League Athletics players
- Baseball players from Missouri
- Beloit Snappers players
- KBO League pitchers
- Kia Tigers players
- Las Vegas Aviators players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Memphis Redbirds players
- Midland RockHounds players
- Nashville Sounds players
- Parkland Cobras baseball players
- People from Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- St. Louis Cardinals players
- Stockton Ports players
- UAB Blazers baseball players
- Vermont Lake Monsters players