José Nieves

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José Nieves
Shortstop
Born: (1975-06-16) June 16, 1975
Guacara, Carabobo State, Venezuela
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 7, 1998 for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
July 29, 2002 for the Anaheim Angels
Career statistics
Batting average .242
Home runs 9
Runs batted in 51
Teams

José Miguel Nieves Pinto (born June 16, 1975 in Guacara, Carabobo State, Venezuela) is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Cubs (1998–2000) and Anaheim Angels (2001–02). He batted and threw right-handed.

In a five-season career, Nieves was a .242 hitter with nine home runs and 51 RBI in 212 games.

He will manage the Dayton Dragons beginning in 2013. [1]

See also

  • Players from Venezuela in MLB

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