Nick Goody, Relief Pitcher

Date of Birth: 7/6/1991
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
College: State College of Florida, Louisiana State University

Nick Goody, relief pitcher, was a shortstop in high school but he transitioned to a pitcher in college. He was a closer at both the State College of Florida and LSU. He was first drafted in 2011 by the New York Yankees but he opted instead to continue playing college baseball. A year later, the Yankees drafted him again and this time he signed with them.

Goody pitched in the Yankees' minor league system from 2012 through 2014. He had Tommy John surgery in 2013 and missed most of that season.

Goody spent most of the 2015 season in the minors, pitching just 5.2 innings in 7 games with the Yankees. In 2016, he pitched 29.0 innings in 27 games and he had a 4.66 ERA. He struck out 34 batters and walked 12.

Goody was traded to the Cleveland Indians on December 20, 2016. He finished the 2017 season with 1 win and 2 losses, 72 strikeouts to 20 walks, and a 2.80 ERA in 54.2 innings in 56 games. He didn't pitch in the postseason.

Goody spent time on the DL in 2018 with right elbow strain. In 12 games with the Indians, he had a 6.94 ERA in 11.2 innings. He didn't pitch in the postseason.

Goody finished the 2019 season with 3 wins and 2 losses, 50 strikeouts to 22 walks, and a 3.54 ERA in 40.2 innings in 39 games. He also pitched 24.1 innings in 21 games in the minors.

The Texas Rangers claimed Goody off waivers on November 26, 2019. He pitched in 17 games in 2020, and he finished the season with no wins and 2 losses, 1 save, and a 9.00 ERA in 11.0 innings.

Goody elected free agency on September 29, 2020. He rejoined the Yankees on a minor league contract on February 13, 2021. The Yankees released him on July 4, 2021. Two days later, on July 6th, he signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals. He was released on August 15th. Two days later, he returned to the Yankees on a minor league contract. He played only in the minors in 2021.

Goody became a free agent on November 7, 2021.

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