P Joe Nitzberg #22
Age: 34 | Bats: L | Throws: L | Morale: Normal
10/27/2038
P JOE NITZBERG #22 - AGE: 34 - BATS: L - THROWS: L - MORALE: NORMAL
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
0 0 0-0 0 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 60 60 60 60
Movement 60 60 60 60
Control 55 55 55 55
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 65 65
Curveball 50 50
 
 
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 97-99 Mph
Stamina 30
Suggested Role Bullpen
Type Neutral
Hold Runners 80
Defense 35
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 35
Stealing Ability: 20
Baserunning Inst.: 25
Sacrifice Bunt: 80
Bunt for Hit: 20
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
PERSONALITY
"Steady as you go" describes Joe.
Low: Greed
Birthday:01/13/2004
Born in:Palm Coast, FL
Nationality:American
Height:6' 6"
Weight:205 lbs
Local Popularity:Insignificant
National Pop.:Insignificant
STATUS
Contract:None, Free Agent
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:7 Years, None
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:8 Years, None
Pro Service:11 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not eligible, free agent after contract expires!
Option Years:2 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:2025, 17th Pick in Round 1
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CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
2028 Arizona - ABL 24 27 0 1 1 0 4.88 24.0 29 13 13 2 15 15 0 0 1.83 .360 5.34 0.0 106
2029 Arizona - ABL 25 86 0 2 1 1 5.63 70.1 71 44 44 6 40 49 0 0 1.58 .308 4.91 0.5 94
2030 Arizona - ABL 26 61 0 3 2 0 4.64 52.1 57 28 27 5 19 44 0 0 1.45 .323 4.05 0.6 99
2031 Arizona - ABL 27 57 1 3 0 0 4.80 54.1 51 30 29 8 25 41 0 0 1.40 .270 5.06 -0.0 98
2033 Arizona - ABL 29 62 1 2 1 1 3.16 62.2 67 24 22 8 21 47 0 0 1.40 .303 4.36 0.2 137
2034 Arizona - ABL 30 51 0 1 3 2 3.67 54.0 47 23 22 5 18 47 0 0 1.20 .280 3.74 0.5 118
2035 Houston - ABL 31 26 0 0 3 0 5.59 19.1 24 12 12 2 9 10 0 0 1.71 .349 4.47 -0.1 71
Total ABL 370 2 12 11 4 4.51 337.0 346 174 169 36 147 253 0 0 1.46 .306 4.52 1.9 104
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
2025 Total - 21 19 0 3 1 13 2.40 30.0 23 9 8 2 6 38 0 0 0.97 .304 2.43 0.7 100
2025 Kane County - A 21 30 0 2 3 11 4.50 24.0 26 12 12 1 10 29 0 0 1.50 .397 3.81 0.6 114
2026 Visalia - A+ 22 54 0 3 8 20 5.72 39.1 48 32 25 5 23 47 0 0 1.81 .377 5.51 0.3 99
2027 Jackson - AA 23 48 0 2 5 24 3.72 48.1 47 20 20 1 26 50 0 0 1.51 .341 3.21 1.5 133
2027 Reno - AAA 23 4 0 0 1 2 7.36 3.2 2 3 3 0 3 2 0 0 1.36 .200 5.03 0.0 71
2032 Reno - AAA 28 42 0 3 6 0 3.12 52.0 47 20 18 3 19 49 0 0 1.27 .288 3.24 1.3 151
Total PCL 46 0 3 7 2 3.40 55.2 49 23 21 3 22 51 0 0 1.28 .282 3.35 140.8
Total SL 48 0 2 5 24 3.72 48.1 47 20 20 1 26 50 0 0 1.51 .341 3.21 133.1
Total CAL 54 0 3 8 20 5.72 39.1 48 32 25 5 23 47 0 0 1.81 .377 5.51 99.0
Total MID 30 0 2 3 11 4.50 24.0 26 12 12 1 10 29 0 0 1.50 .397 3.81 113.7
CAREER POSTSEASON PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
2027 Jackson - SL 23 4 0 0 0 2 2.70 3.1 2 1 1 0 1 3 0 0 0.90 .222 2.62 0.2 184
2033 Arizona - ABL 29 2 0 0 0 0 0.00 1.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 .000 3.19 0.0 999
Total ABL 2 0 0 0 0 0.00 1.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 .000 3.19 999.0
Total SL 4 0 0 0 2 2.70 3.1 2 1 1 0 1 3 0 0 0.90 .222 2.62 183.6
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
2025 Kane County - A P 28 0 0 3 1 3 0 1.000 24.0 1.12 +1.0 1.577
2026 Visalia - A+ P 51 0 0 6 0 6 0 1.000 39.1 1.37 +0.2 1.035
2027 Reno - AAA P 4 0 0 2 0 2 0 1.000 3.2 4.91 +0.1 1.057
2027 Jackson - AA P 47 0 3 6 0 9 0 1.000 48.1 1.68 -0.8 .815
2028 Arizona - MLB P 25 0 0 2 0 2 0 1.000 24.0 0.75 -0.2 1.069
2029 Arizona - MLB P 74 0 3 10 0 14 1 .929 70.1 1.66 +1.0 .958
2030 Arizona - MLB P 59 0 1 8 0 11 2 .818 52.1 1.55 -0.4 .920
2031 Arizona - MLB P 56 1 5 3 1 8 0 1.000 54.1 1.33 -0.0 1.016
2032 Reno - AAA P 42 0 1 5 0 8 2 .750 52.0 1.04 +0.0 1.258
2033 Arizona - MLB P 61 1 5 3 1 9 1 .889 62.2 1.15 -0.5 1.022
2034 Arizona - MLB P 51 0 1 2 0 3 0 1.000 54.0 0.50 -0.5 1.022
2035 Houston - MLB P 25 0 0 1 0 1 0 1.000 19.1 0.47 +0.0 .998
TOTAL P 523 2 19 51 3 76 6 .921 504.1 1.25 -0.0 .998
PLAYER HISTORY
06/04/2025 Drafted in the 2025 first-year player draft (Round 1, Pick 17, 17th overall pick) by the Arizona Diamondbacks, out of college (Wichita State).
06/13/2025 Signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization with a signing bonus of $1,450,000.
01/01/2026 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (80); Movement: 50 (60); Control: 35 (55).
01/01/2027 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (80); Movement: 55 (60); Control: 40 (55).
01/01/2028 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 65 (80); Movement: 60 (60); Control: 45 (55).
05/09/2028 Injured (Partially torn labrum), out for 5 weeks.
11/26/2028 Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $535,000 through automatic renewal.
01/01/2029 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 65 (65); Movement: 60 (60); Control: 45 (55).
11/23/2029 Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $535,000 through automatic renewal.
01/01/2030 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (60); Movement: 60 (60); Control: 50 (55).
11/27/2030 Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $850,000 through arbitration.
01/01/2031 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (60); Movement: 60 (60); Control: 50 (55).
11/21/2031 Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $950,000 through arbitration.
01/01/2032 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (60); Movement: 60 (60); Control: 55 (55).
11/27/2032 Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,168,750 through arbitration.
01/01/2033 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (60); Movement: 60 (60); Control: 55 (55).
11/23/2033 Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,300,000 through arbitration.
01/01/2034 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (60); Movement: 65 (65); Control: 55 (55).
11/24/2034 Became a free agent.
01/01/2035 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (60); Movement: 60 (60); Control: 55 (55).
01/23/2035 Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,000,000 with the Houston Astros organization.
09/02/2035 Injured (sprained elbow),out for 5-6 weeks.
10/08/2035 Released by the Houston Astros.
01/01/2036 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (60); Movement: 60 (60); Control: 55 (55).
01/01/2037 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (60); Movement: 60 (60); Control: 55 (55).
01/01/2038 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (60); Movement: 60 (60); Control: 55 (55).
LEADERBOARD APPEARANCES
Year G Rank
2029 86 9
Year HLD Rank
2029 17 10
2030 22 4
Year RA Rank
2029 86 8
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