Nabil Crismatt

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Nabil Crismatt

|image = Nabil Crismatt 6.19.21.jpg

|caption = Crismatt with the San Diego Padres in 2021

|team = Philadelphia Phillies

|number =

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|12|25}}

|birth_place = Barranquilla, Colombia

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = August 17

|debutyear = 2020

|debutteam = St. Louis Cardinals

|statleague = MLB

|statyear = 2024 season

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 9–6

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 3.71

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 162

|teams =

St. Louis Cardinals ({{mlby|2020}})
San Diego Padres ({{mlby|2021}}–{{mlby|2023}})
Arizona Diamondbacks ({{mlby|2023}})
Los Angeles Dodgers ({{mlby|2024}})

}}

Nabil Antonio Crismatt Abuchaibe (born December 25, 1994) is a Colombian professional baseball pitcher in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Career

=New York Mets=

File:Nabil Crismatt (42703896721) (cropped).jpg in 2018]]

On May 31, 2012, Crismatt signed with the New York Mets and made his professional debut that same season for the Dominican Summer League (DSL) Mets. In 19 relief appearances he had a 4–0 record with a 4.26 Earned Run Average (ERA).{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=crisma000nab|title=Nabil Crismatt Minor & Winter League Statistics|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=April 1, 2024}} He remained with the DSL Mets in 2013, where he compiled a 4–2 record and 1.33 ERA in {{fraction|40|2|3}} relief innings pitched and 2014 with the Gulf Coast League (GCL) Mets where he was 1–1 with a 2.25 ERA in 19 games out of the bullpen. In 2015, he pitched for the Kingsport Mets where he was 6–1 with a 2.90 ERA in 12 games (eight starts), and in 2016 he played with the Brooklyn Cyclones, Columbia Fireflies, and Binghamton Mets where he posted a combined 1–4 record and 2.47 ERA in {{fraction|65|2|3}} innings pitched. Crismatt spent 2017 with the St. Lucie Mets where he was 6–13 with a 3.95 ERA in 26 games (25 starts).{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=622503#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Nabil Crismatt Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=MiLB.com|accessdate=May 19, 2018}}

Crismatt split the 2018 season between Double–A Binghamton and the Triple–A Las Vegas 51s. In 27 starts between the two affiliates, he accumulated an 11–10 record and 5.00 ERA with 140 strikeouts across 144 innings pitched. Crismatt elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|access-date=May 1, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 6, 2018 |language=en}}

=Seattle Mariners=

On January 24, 2019, Crismatt signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. He split the 2019 season between the Double-A Arkansas Travelers and the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, compiling a 4–10 record and 5.04 ERA with 157 strikeouts over 27 games (21 starts). Crismatt elected free agency following the season on November 4.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2019/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2019|author=Matt Eddy|website=Baseball America|date=November 7, 2019|accessdate=November 7, 2019}}

=St. Louis Cardinals=

On November 19, 2019, Crismatt signed a minor league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals and was invited to major league spring training.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/cardinals-2020-spring-training-roster|title=Cards' top prospect trio fills out ST roster|work=mlb.com|first=Anne|last=Rogers|date=January 31, 2020|accessdate=April 1, 2024}} When the 2020 minor league season was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Crismatt was assigned to the Cardinals alternate site training camp.{{cite web|url=https://redbirdrants.com/2020/07/09/st-louis-cardinals-wins-springfields-roster/|title=St. Louis Cardinals: Two wins and a loss in Springfield's roster|work=Redbird Rants|first=Matt|last=Graves|date=July 9, 2020|accessdate=April 1, 2024}} On August 17, he was selected to the active roster.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-cardinals-add-nabil-crismatt-option-roel-ramirez|title=Cardinals add Nabil Crismatt; option Roel Ramírez|work=MLB.com|date=August 17, 2020|accessdate=April 1, 2024}} He made his major league debut that day, in the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs, throwing one scoreless inning. His first MLB strikeout was of Javier Báez.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN202008172.shtml|title=St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Box Score: August 17, 2020|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=April 1, 2024}} Crismatt pitched in six games for the Cardinals, allowing three runs in {{fraction|8|1|3}} innings and striking out eight batters.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=crismna01&t=p&year=2020|title=Nabil Crismatt 2020 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=April 1, 2024}} On October 30, 2020, Crismatt was outrighted off of the 40-man roster{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/cardinals-nabil-crismatt-cast-off-40-man-roster/|title=Cardinals' Nabil Crismatt: Cast off 40-man roster|work=CBS Sports|date=October 30, 2020|accessdate=April 1, 2024}} and he became a free agent on November 2, 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/full-list-of-2020-2021-milb-free-agents/|title=Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents|work=Baseball America|first=Chris|last=Hillburn-Trenkle|date=November 2, 2020|accessdate=April 1, 2024}}

=San Diego Padres=

On December 18, 2020, Crismatt signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/padres-sign-nabil-crismatt.html|title=Padres Sign Nabil Crismatt|website=MLB Trade Rumors|date=19 December 2020 }} On April 1, 2021, he was added to the major league roster.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/03/padres-to-select-nabil-crismatt.html|title=Padres To Select Nabil Crismatt|website=MLB Trade Rumors|date=29 March 2021 }} In 2021, he recorded a 3.76 ERA with 71 strikeouts in {{frac|81|1|3}} innings.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/crismna01.shtml|title=Nabil Crismatt Statistics|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=April 1, 2024}} He recorded his first career win by pitching {{fraction|2|3}} of an inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 22.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/LAN/LAN202104220.shtml|title=San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers Box Score: April 22, 2021|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=April 1, 2024}}

Crismatt made a career–high 50 appearances for San Diego in 2022, registering a 5–2 record and 2.94 ERA with 65 strikeouts in {{fraction|67|1|3}} innings of work.{{Cite web|title=Nabil Crismatt - Stats - Pitching|url=https://www.fangraphs.com/players/nabil-crismatt/17732/stats?position=P|access-date=July 25, 2023|website=fangraphs.com|language=en}} In seven games for the Padres in 2023, he struggled to a 9.82 ERA with 9 strikeouts in 11 innings pitched and was designated for assignment on June 20.{{Cite web|title=Padres' Nabil Crismatt: Designated for assignment|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-nabil-crismatt-designated-for-assignment/|access-date=June 20, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=20 June 2023 |language=en}} On June 25, he cleared waivers and elected free agency in lieu of an outright assignment.{{Cite web|title=Nabil Crismatt: Becomes free agent|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nabil-crismatt-becomes-free-agent/|access-date=June 25, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}

=Arizona Diamondbacks=

On June 30, 2023, Crismatt signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. In seven games for the Triple–A Reno Aces, he posted an 8.04 ERA with 15 strikeouts in {{fraction|15|2|3}} innings pitched. He was released by the Diamondbacks on August 2{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-08-02/p-2 | title=Transactions }} but re–signed a few days later on a new minor league deal.{{cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/transactions/2023/08/08 | title=Transactions | website=MLB.com }} He was selected to the major league roster on August 22{{Cite web|title=Diamondbacks' Nabil Crismatt: Contract selected by Arizona|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/diamondbacks-nabil-crismatt-contract-selected-by-arizona/amp/|access-date=August 22, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} but only made one appearance for Arizona, tossing two scoreless innings against the Cincinnati Reds on August 26{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=crismna01&t=p&year=2023|title=Nabil Crismatt 2023 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=April 1, 2024}} and was designated for assignment again the following day.{{Cite web|title=D-backs Strive for a Series Win Sunday|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/game-day/d-backs-strive-for-a-series-win-sunday|access-date=August 26, 2023|website=si.com|language=en}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Reno on August 29{{Cite web|title=Diamondbacks' Nabil Crismatt: Outrighted to Reno|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/diamondbacks-nabil-crismatt-outrighted-to-reno/|access-date=September 5, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=29 August 2023 |language=en}} and elected free agency on October 10.

=Los Angeles Dodgers=

On December 8, 2023, Crismatt signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/dodgers-reportedly-agree-to-minor-league-deal-with-former-padres-pitcher-nabil-crismatt-nc2000|title=Dodgers Reportedly Agree to Minor League Deal With Former Padres Pitcher Nabil Crismatt|work=Fan Nation|first=Kevin and Noah Camras|last=Skinner|date=December 8, 2023|accessdate=December 8, 2023}} and was assigned to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Baseball Club to start the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.truebluela.com/2024/3/29/24114906/dodgers-oklahoma-city-roster-2024|title=Dodgers Triple-A affiliate Oklahoma City sets preliminary roster for 2024|first=Eric|last=Stephen|work=SB Nation|date=March 29, 2024|accessdate=March 29, 2024}} The Dodgers selected his contract on March 31, before he had appeared in any minor league games.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/dodgers-to-select-nabil-crismatt.html|title=Dodgers To Select Nabil Crismatt|first=Leo|work=MLB Trade Rumors|last=Morganstern|date=March 31, 2024|accessdate=March 31, 2024}} He pitched two scoreless innings that day against the Cardinals, but was designated for assignment the following day{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/dodgers-designate-nabil-crismatt-for-assignment.html|title=Dodgers Designate Nabil Crismatt For Assignment|date=April 1, 2024|website=MLB Trade Rumors}} and outrighted to Oklahoma City after clearing waivers on April 5.{{cite web|url=https://www.truebluela.com/2024/4/5/24119556/dodgers-minors-oklahoma-city-tulsa-roster-great-lakes-pitching|title=Dodgers minors: Oklahoma City loses, Tulsa's roster, Great Lakes rotation|work=SB Nation|first=Eric|last=Stephen|date=April 5, 2024|accessdate=April 5, 2024}} On April 27, the Dodgers added him back to the active roster.{{Cite web|title=Dodgers Select Nabil Crismatt's Contract|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/dodgers-select-nabil-crismatts-contract.html|access-date=April 27, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=April 27, 2024 |language=en}} He pitched in four more games for them out of the bullpen, allowing two earned runs in five innings,{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=crismna01&t=p&year=2024|title=Nabil Crismatt 2024 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 15, 2024}} before he was again designated for assignment on May 15.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/dodgers-select-elieser-hernandez.html|title=Dodgers Select Elieser Hernandez|date=May 15, 2024|website=MLB Trade Rumors}} On May 17, the Dodgers again outrighted him to the minors, but he rejected the assignment in favor of free agency.

=Texas Rangers=

On May 22, 2024, Crismatt signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.{{Cite web|title=Rangers Sign Nabil Crismatt To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/rangers-sign-nabil-crismatt-to-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=May 22, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=May 22, 2024 |language=en}} In eight games for the Triple–A Round Rock Express, he struggled to a 7.36 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 11 innings pitched. Crismatt was released by the Rangers organization on June 25.{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-06-25 | title=Transactions }}

=San Diego Padres (second stint)=

On June 28, 2024, Crismatt signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.{{Cite web|title=Padres Sign Nabil Crismatt To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/padres-sign-nabil-crismatt-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=June 28, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 28, 2024 |language=en}} In 15 games (13 starts) for the Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas, he logged a 1–3 record and 5.53 ERA with 50 strikeouts across {{fraction|55|1|3}} innings pitched. Crismatt elected free agency following the season on November 4.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2024/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2024|work=Baseball America|date=November 6, 2024|accessdate=November 6, 2024|first=Matt|last=Eddy}}

=Philadelphia Phillies=

On December 13, 2024, Crismatt signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-12-13/p-3

International career

Crismatt has played winter baseball in Puerto Rico (2016), the Dominican (2018, 2020 2023 and 2024) and Mexico (2019). He was selected to the roster for the Colombia national baseball team at the 2015 Pan American Games,{{cite web|url=http://results.toronto2015.org/IRS/resTO2015/pdf/TO2015/BB/TO2015_BB_C33_BBM400000C_COL.pdf|title=Team Roster Colombia |date=10 July 2015 |website=www.results.toronto2015.org/ |publisher=TO2015 |access-date=10 June 2017}} the 2017 World Baseball Classic,{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/colombia-sets-world-baseball-classic-roster-c215478680|title=Colombia's star duo set to lead Classic squad|work=mlb.com|first=David|last=Adler|date=February 8, 2017|access-date=March 12, 2017|archive-date=June 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170617132039/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/215478680/colombia-sets-world-baseball-classic-roster/|url-status=live}} and the 2023 World Baseball Classic.{{cite web|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/2023-world-baseball-classic-all-team-rosters-full-list|title=Every World Baseball Classic 2023 team roster - which MLB stars will feature in the tournament?|work=olympics.com|date=February 27, 2023|accessdate=April 1, 2024|first=ZK|last=Goh}}

Zabaleta was named to the Colombian roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic qualifiers, held in March 2025 in Tucson, Arizona.{{cite web |title=Here's what to know for World Baseball Classic Qualifiers in Tucson |url=https://www.mlb.com/world-baseball-classic/news/tucson-world-baseball-classic-qualifiers-guide |access-date=15 February 2025 |website=MLB.com |date=13 February 2025}}