In the pipeline, the Brewers have six catchers in their Top 30 prospects, including #5 prospect Mario Feliciano. He is reliable as they come defensively, immeasurably valuable as a pitcher developer, and productive enough off the bench, considering his defensive value and the few plate appearances he’s likely to get behind Narváez.
Nottingham was one of four Milwaukee players placed on the IL as the Brewers. In the backup catcher spot, the Brewers know what they’re getting with Manny Piña. The Brewers placed Nottingham (thumb) on the 10-day injured list Thursday. Considering the small sample size and the wear and tear of catching most games, Narváez will probably even out nearer to his 162-game average offensive production. Narváez entered the year confident that he would fare better in a 162 game season, and to begin 2021, he’s slashing. Next up on the growing list of former Biloxi Shuckers that have gotten the call up to the show this season is the catcher of the future Jacob Nottingham. Narváez has made significant defensive improvements since joining the Brewers but had a horrible 2020 at the plate. He could develop offensively with more regular at-bats, an opportunity that is more likely for him with another team.įor the Brewers, it’s a loss, but a highly reasonable decision made easier by what appears to be a bounceback year for Omar Narváez. Jacob Nottingham currently plays position Milwaukee Brewers for Milwaukee Brewers in Major League Baseball, the senior baseball league in the United States. These projections by Steamer are a MUCH better indicator of a hitter's platoon splits than in-season. Jacob Nottingham - 2021 Salary & Contract Jacob Nottingham salary is 575,400 per year, including a 0 signing bonus. This helps identify a player's platoon value for fantasy baseball based on pitcher handedness. The poor offensive showing in the shortened season is part of a downward trend at the plate for Nottingham, who profiled as an offense-first catcher when he was first drafted in 2013. Jacob Nottingham Projections Platoon Splits (RHP vs LHP) Jacob Nottingham projected to 150 Games vs RHP and LHP with 12 team mixed fantasy value. 188 and struck out in 42% of plate appearances in 2020. He’s a defense-first catcher and has developed into an excellent pitch manager, but he hit just.
Since he's played in just 44 major-league games over the last three seasons. Nottingham spent some of 2021 in the big leagues with the Brewers and Mariners. The Brewers got a longer look at Nottingham in 2020 after a season-ending Manny Piña injury. Nottingham will remain with the Orioles' organization for now - he should be expected to report to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles have signed catcher Jacob Nottingham to a minor league deal, according to Roch Kubatko of. It’s likely someone will bite on Nottingham, a skilled defensive catcher with offensive potential.
Another trip to the minors means that another team can pick him up on waivers. Nottingham was out of minor league options. PoTnaTZrUC- Milwaukee Brewers April 22, 2021 Catcher Jacob Nottingham has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list and designated for assignment.