Nick Margevicius

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Nick Margevicius

|image = File:Nick Margevicius with the San Diego Padres in 2019.jpg

|width = 250

|caption = Margevicius with the San Diego Padres in 2019

|team = Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos

|number = 52

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|6|18}}

|birth_place = Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.

|bats = Left

|throws = Left

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = March 30

|debutyear = 2019

|debutteam = San Diego Padres

|debut2league= CPBL

|debut2date = April 17

|debut2year = 2024

|debut2team = TSG Hawks

|statleague = MLB

|statyear = 2021 season

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 4–11

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 6.12

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 90

|stat2league = CPBL

|stat2year = 2024 season

|stat21label = Win–loss record

|stat21value = 7–6

|stat22label = Earned run average

|stat22value = 2.82

|stat23label = Strikeouts

|stat23value = 86

|teams =

San Diego Padres ({{mlby|2019}})
Seattle Mariners ({{mlby|2020}}–{{mlby|2021}})
TSG Hawks ({{by|2024}})

}}

Nicholas Phillip Margevicius ({{IPAc-en|m|ɑːr|ˈ|ɡ|æ|v|ɪ|tʃ|ɪ|s}} {{respell|mar|GAV|ih|chiss}};[https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/mariners-claim-left-handed-pitcher-nick-margevicius-off-waivers-from-the-padres/ Divish, Ryan. "Mariners claim left-handed pitcher Nick Margevicius off waivers from the Padres," The Seattle Times, Friday, January 24, 2020.] Retrieved April 6, 2021 born June 18, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners.

Amateur career

Margevicius attended Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio.{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?ID=195371 |title=Nick Margevicius |publisher=Baseball Cube |access-date=March 30, 2019}} After high school, Margevicius attended Rider University, where he played college baseball.{{cite web|url=https://gobroncs.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3590 |title=Nick Margevicius |publisher=gobroncs.com |access-date=March 30, 2019}} In 2016, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.{{cite web|url=https://baseball.pointstreak.com/player.html?playerid=1031909&seasonid=29795 |title=#21 Nick Margevicius |publisher=pointstreak.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}}{{cite web|author=Wesley Sykes |url=https://www.southcoasttoday.com/sports/20160804/cape-cod-baseball-league-playoff-preview-5-keys-to-wareham-gatemen-playoff-win |title=Cape Cod Baseball League Playoff Preview: 5 Keys to a Wareham Gatemen playoff win |publisher=southcoasttoday.com |date=August 4, 2016 |access-date=September 25, 2019}} In 2017, as a junior, he went 6-4 with a 2.89 ERA in 14 games (13 starts).{{Cite web|url=https://www.rider.edu/news/2017/12/30/rider-junior-selected-7th-round-mlb-draft|title = Rider junior selected in 7th round of MLB draft|date = 23 July 2020}}

Professional career

=San Diego Padres=

==Minor leagues==

Margevicius was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 7th round, 198th overall, in the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.

In his debut season of 2017, Margevicius played for the rookie-level Arizona League Padres and the Low-A Tri-City Dust Devils. He accumulated a 4–1 record with a 1.31 ERA and 62 strikeouts over 48 innings. Margevicius split the 2018 season between the Single-A Fort Wayne TinCaps and High-A Lake Elsinore Storm, accumulating a 10–8 record with a 3.60 ERA and 146 strikeouts in {{fraction|134|1|3}} innings pitched. Margevicius appeared in one game with the Double-A San Antonio Missions during the 2018 Texas League playoffs.{{cite web|url=https://friarsonbase.com/2018/09/09/san-diego-padres-nick-margevicius-debut/ |title=San Diego Padres: Nick Margevicius Debut Sends San Antonio To Game Five |publisher=friarsonbase.com |date=September 9, 2018 |access-date=March 30, 2019}}

==Major leagues==

Margevicius was called up by the Padres on March 30, 2019, and made his major league debut that evening.{{cite web|url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/story/2019-03-28/padres-set-opening-day-roster |title=Padres set opening day roster; Margevicius to come |work=sandiegouniontribune.com |date=March 28, 2019 |access-date=March 30, 2019}} He recorded five plus innings, allowing one run, while striking out five.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/giants-vs-padres/2019/03/30/566277#game_state=final,game_tab=box,game=566277 |title=San Diego Padres box score 3/30/19 |work=mlb.com |access-date=March 30, 2019}} Upon selecting what number to wear, Margevicius chose to wear number 25 after his favorite player growing up for his hometown Cleveland Indians was Jim Thome. He became the second player from the 2017 draft class to reach MLB. He was optioned to the Amarillo Sod Poodles on May 17, and was recalled on June 1.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-nick-margevicius-returning-to-rotation/|title = Padres' Nick Margevicius: Returning to rotation| date=May 31, 2019 }} He was optioned once again on June 19, returned on August 28, and remained with the Padres thru the remainder of the 2019 season.{{Cite web|title=Nick Margevicius Stats, Fantasy & News|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/nick-margevicius-676606|access-date=2020-10-21|website=MLB.com|language=en}} Margevicius was designated for assignment on January 17, 2020.

=Seattle Mariners=

On January 24, 2020, Margevicius was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners. After an injury to the neck caused starter Kendall Graveman to go on the 10-Day disabled list, Margevicius replaced him as the starter.{{Cite news|last=Johns|first=Greg|date=August 7, 2020|title=Margevicius ready for rotation audition|work=MLB.com|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/nick-margevicius-gets-first-start-with-mariners}} In his debut as a starter for the Mariners, Margevicius pitched 3.1 scoreless innings against the Colorado Rockies while recording 3 strikeouts. Margevicius earned his 1st win as a Mariner when he pitched {{fraction|5|1|3}} innings against the Texas Rangers giving up 4 earned runs on 6 hits and 1 walk while striking out 7 batters. Margevicius earned his 2nd win as a starter for the Mariners during his last start of the season when he pitched 6 scoreless innings against the defending AL Pennant winners Houston Astros recording 4 strikeouts in the process. Margevicius finished the season with a 2–3 record and a 4.57 ERA.

On May 13, 2021, Margevicius was placed on the 60-day injured list after being diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/05/mariners-officially-promote-jarred-kelenic-logan-gilbert.html|title = Mariners Officially Promote Jarred Kelenic, Logan Gilbert| date=May 13, 2021 }} In 5 games in 2021, he pitched to an 0-2 record and 8.25 ERA.

Margevicius was designated for assignment on May 5, 2022. On May 9, Margevicius cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers.{{Cite web|title=Mariners' Nick Margevicius: Outrighted to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-nick-margevicius-outrighted-to-triple-a/|access-date=2023-02-07|website=cbssports.com|date=May 9, 2022 |language=en}} He was released on March 6, 2023.

=Atlanta Braves=

On April 4, 2023, Margevicius signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/roster/transactions/2023/04 |title=Braves Roster & Staff – Transactions |website=MLB.com |date=April 2023 |accessdate=April 8, 2023}} In 20 games split between the Triple–A Gwinnett Stripers and Double–A Mississippi Braves, he registered a combined 6.82 ERA with 49 strikeouts across {{fraction|68|2|3}} innings pitched. Margevicius elected free agency following the season on November 6.{{Cite web|title=2023 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2023-milb-free-agents/|access-date=January 22, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2023 |language=en}}

=TSG Hawks=

On January 22, 2024, Margevicius signed with the TSG Hawks of the Taiwan Professional Baseball League.{{Cite web|title=TSG Hawks Sign Nick Margevicius|url=http://cpblstats.com/tsg-hawks-sign-nick-margevicius/|access-date=January 22, 2024|website=cpblstats.com|date=January 22, 2024 |language=en}} In 18 starts for the Hawks, he compiled a 7-6 record and 2.82 ERA with 86 strikeouts across {{fraction|108|1|3}} innings pitched. Margevicius became a free agent following the season.

=Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos=

On March 7, 2025, Margevicius signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 7 de marzo de 2025|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-7-de-marzo-de-2025|access-date=March 12, 2025|website=milb.com|language=en}}