Phil Nevin

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**Phil Nevin**

Free Agent — No. 15
First base
Bats: Right	Throws: Right
Major League Baseball debut
June 11, 1995 for the Houston Astros
Selected MLB statistics (through 2006)
Batting Average	.270
Home Runs	208
RBI	743
Teams
Houston Astros (1995) Detroit Tigers (1995-1997) Anaheim Angels (1998) San Diego Padres (1999-2005) Texas Rangers (2005-2006) Chicago Cubs (2006) Minnesota Twins (2006)

Phillip Joseph "Phil" Nevin (born January 19, 1971 in Fullerton, California) is a Major League Baseball player who currently is a Free Agent. He has previously 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. He bats and throws right-handed.

Nevin was selected as the first pick of the 1992 amateur draft by the Astros.

During an twelve-season career, Nevin has been a .270 hitter with 208 home runs and 743 RBI in 1217 games. He made the National League All-Star team in 2001.

1 2005
2 2006
3 Salaries
4 See also
5 External links

[edit] 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. [1]

July 29 - Traded to the Texas Rangers for Chan Ho Park

[edit] 2006

On May 31, he was traded to the Chicago Cubs. The Texas Rangers are 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 Phil Nevin to the Twins for a player to be named and a cash amount. To make room for Nevin, Twins' outfielder Shannon Stewart was placed on the 60-day disabled list. [2]