Guardians sign Tyler Naquin as a pitcher after eight years as a major-league outfielder

Tyler Naquin spent parts of eight seasons in May, the first five of which came in Cleveland. In 2016, he completed the third place in Al-Rachkock, and appeared in the games of world series of world series, against the cubs. He saw time in all three outlets, mainly to the right and in the center, and last appeared to him MLB Game White Sox 2023.

The guardians return to him by an organization with a minor league transaction, but the wrinkle is here that he returns as a pitcher. Naquin was the first round choice in 2012 from Texas A & M was not in juveniles or even college. He had a very strong wing in the outgoing area (using Statcast data, he once occupied the 99th rate among the clamps), but this is a rare step.

Of course, the player of a pitcher is not heard. Closer Kenny Jansen was attractive in minors. In the past, Nathan (Shonotop) and Sean Doolith (the first Baseman) were also positioned to start their professional career. Recently, Outfielder Anthony Gose was transformed from Outfielder to a pitcher.

Geus for 2012-16 It was an outfit with Toronto and Detroit and appeared in 2021-22 and 2024 as a pitcher, 4.78 era was born in 32 seconds. He is now in the UK.

It can also go otherwise, in particular, among the recent players, Ric, Ricky, from the pitcher, to the consp. Michael Lorenzen, a pitcher, appeared in 34 games since 2018. And, of course, there is always Babe Ruth, who came as a pitcher and eventually becoming a full-time correct Fielder.

Naquin’s journey now because the pitcher will be fun to observe if nothing else.