Daniel Nava, Outfield

Date of Birth: 2/22/1983
Birthplace: Redwood City, California
College: Santa Clara University

Daniel Nava, outfielder, started his professional baseball career in the minor leagues in 2007. The Boston Red Sox drafted him that season and he continued to play in the minor leagues through part of the 2012 season.

In 2010, Nava joined the Red Sox for 60 games but the next year, he found himself back in the minor leagues. He rejoined the Red Sox in 2012 for 88 games.

Nava had a strong 2013 season with the Red Sox, finishing the year with a .303 batting average. He had 139 hits, 29 doubles, and 66 RBIs in 134 games. He played 63 games in left field, 69 games in right field, 1 game in center field, and 19 games at first base. He finished the 2014 season with 98 hits, 21 doubles, and a .270 batting average in 113 games.

The Red Sox designated Nava for assignment on July 30, 2015. The Tampa Bay Rays claimed him off waivers on August 5th. He finished the 2015 season with 27 hits and a .194 batting average in 29 games with the Red Sox and 31 games with the Rays. Defensively, he played 13 games at first base, 12 games in left field, and 34 games in right field.

Nava signed a one-year, $1.375 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels on December 16, 2015. He was traded to the Kansas City Royals on August 29, 2016. He finished the 2016 season with a .223 batting average in 45 games with the Angels and 9 games with the Royals.

Nava signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on December 12, 2016. He played in 80 games with the Phillies in 2017. He batted .301 with 55 hits. Defensively, he played 4 games at first base, 42 games in left field, and 9 games in right field.

Nava became a free agent on November 2, 2017. He signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates on February 9, 2018. He didn't play professional baseball in 2018.

Nava became a free agent again on November 2, 2018. He played for an American Association team in 2019. He didn't play professional baseball in 2020 and 2021.

Career batting statistics for Nava through 2018 include:

• 589 games played
• 452 hits
• 103 doubles
• 206 RBIs
• 387 strikeouts to 196 walks
• .266 batting average

Personal Life

Nava and his wife Rachel were married in 2012. They have one daughter.

Sources for Information
Wikipedia - Daniel Nava
ESPN - Daniel Nava