| Nick Madrigal | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Madrigal with theIowa Cubs in 2022 | |
| Free agent | |
| Second baseman /Third baseman | |
| Born: (1997-03-05)March 5, 1997 (age 28) Sacramento, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 31, 2020, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Batting average | .274 |
| Home runs | 4 |
| Runs batted in | 77 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Nicklaus Michael Madrigal (born March 5, 1997) is an American professionalbaseballsecond baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played in MLB for theChicago White Sox andChicago Cubs. Madrigal playedcollege baseball for theOregon State Beavers and was selected by the White Sox in the first round of the2018 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2020 with the White Sox.
Madrigal attendedElk Grove High School inElk Grove, California, where he was teammates withDylan Carlson.[1] In 2015, his senior year, he batted .449 with 28 stolen bases.[2][3] He was drafted by theCleveland Indians in the 17th round of the2015 Major League Baseball draft.[4] He did not sign with the Indians and attendedOregon State University where he playedcollege baseball for theBeavers.[5]
As a freshman at Oregon State, Madrigal started in 49 games and hit .333/.380/.456 with onehome run and 29runs batted in (RBIs). He was named thePac-12 Freshman of the Year and was a first team All-Pac-12 selection.[6][7] In 2017, Madrigal's sophomore year, he batted .380 with four home runs and forty RBIs in sixty games and was named thePac-12 Player of the Year. He was also named to theCollege World Series All-Tournament Team.[8] In 2018, as a junior, he slashed .367/.428/.511 with three home runs and 34 RBIs in 42 games.[9]
Madrigal was selected fourth overall by theChicago White Sox in the2018 Major League Baseball draft.[10] He signed for $6,411,400,[11] and was assigned to the rookie–levelArizona League White Sox before being promoted to the Single–AKannapolis Intimidators in July[12] and the High–AWinston-Salem Dash in August. In 43 games between the three affiliates, Madrigal slashed .303/.353/.348 with 16 RBI and eight stolen bases.[13] He returned to Winston-Salem to begin 2019 and was promoted to theDouble-ABirmingham Barons in June after slashing .272/.346/.377 with 52 hits, 20 runs scored, and 17 stolen bases in 49 games with the team.[14] Madrigal was named to the 2019All-Star Futures Game.[15] After the 2019 MLB trade deadline, he was promoted to the Triple–ACharlotte Knights.[16]
On July 31, 2020, Madrigal was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He started at second base and batted ninth against theKansas City Royals, and went 0–for–3.[17] On August 4, Madrigal suffered a separated shoulder while sliding into third base during a game against theMilwaukee Brewers. The next day he was placed on the injured list. Overall with the2020 Chicago White Sox, Madrigal batted .340 with no home runs and 11 RBI in 29 games.[18] Madrigal underwent surgery to repair his separated shoulder following the 2020 season.[19]
On April 24, 2021, Madrigal got his first walk–off hit in his major league career in the bottom of the ninth inning against theTexas Rangers off of pitcherJohn King, leading the White Sox to a 2–1 win.[20] On May 17, Madrigal hit his first major league home run off ofJ. A. Happ of theMinnesota Twins.[21] Madrigal hit .305/.349/.425 with two home runs and 21 RBI in 54 games. He was the team leader in hits with 61 until June 9, when he suffered a proximal tear of his right hamstring. Madrigal was placed on the 60-day injured list the following day.[22] On June 15, theChicago White Sox announced onTwitter that Madrigal had undergone surgery to repair the hamstring and would miss the remainder of the 2021 season.[23]
On July 30, 2021, Madrigal was traded along withCodi Heuer to theChicago Cubs in exchange forCraig Kimbrel.[24] Madrigal made his Cubs debut in 2022 and played 59 games in that season, hitting .249/.305/.282, producing 0.7 WAR while playing second base.[25]
On January 13, 2023, Madrigal agreed to a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Cubs, avoiding salary arbitration.[26] Madrigal opened the 2023 season with the Cubs as their primary third baseman. In 92 games for Chicago, he slashed .263/.311/.352 with two home runs, 28 RBI, and 10 stolen bases.[27]
In 51 games for the Cubs in 2024, Madrigal slashed .221/.280/.256 with no home runs and 10 RBI. While playing with the Triple–AIowa Cubs, he suffered a fracture in his left hand after he was hit by aTrey Wingenter pitch.[28] Madrigal was transferred to the 60–day injured list on September 1.[29] On November 22, the Cubs non–tendered Madrigal, making him a free agent.[30]
On January 31, 2025, Madrigal signed a one-year, split contract with theNew York Mets.[31] On February 28, it was announced that Madrigal was likely to miss the entirety of the 2025 season after suffering a fractured left shoulder that would require surgery.[32]
His twin brother, Ty, played college baseball atSaint Mary's College of California.[33][34] He signed with the White Sox as an undrafted free agent on June 16, 2020.[35]
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