Angel Nesbitt #60

Resides in Aragua, VZ in the offseason. Recommended/Signed by German Robles for the Tigers. Attended U.E. Hilario Cabrera Diaz School (VZ).

2015

Split time between Detroit and Triple-A Toledo in 2015 -- compiled a 1-1 record with a 5.40 ERA (21.2IP/13ER) and 14 strikeouts over 24 appearances with the Tigers, while he had a 1-5 record with a 6.25 ERA (40.1IP/28ER) and 30 strikeouts in 27 outings with Toledo. Made an Opening Day roster for the first time in his career. Made his major league debut on April 8 vs. Minnesota, retiring the only batter he faced. Notched the first strikeout of his major league career on April 12 at Cleveland. Allowed just three earned runs in his first 11 major league appearances with the Tigers...posted a 2.38 ERA (11.1IP/3ER) and opponents hit .171 (7-for-41) against him during that span. Recorded his first major league win on May 12 vs. Minnesota, throwing 1.0 scoreless inning with one hit and one strikeout. Optioned to Triple-A Toledo on June 13. Pitched a season-long 2.1 innings on June 23 at Durham -- also tossed 2.1 innings on August 23 at Norfolk. Posted a 1-1 record with a 7.30 ERA (12.1IP/10ER) and six strikeouts in 15 games at Comerica Park...had a 2.89 ERA (9.1IP/3ER) and eight strikeouts in nine games on the road. Held righthanded hitters to a .178 (8-for-45) batting average over 24 games with Detroit...lefthanded hitters batted .368 (14-for-38) against him. Appeared in six games with Bravos de Margarita in the Venezuelan Winter League and had a 0-0 record with a 0.00 ERA (6.1IP/0ER) and five strikeouts. 

2014

Split the 2014 season between Class A Lakeland and Double-A Erie, appearing in 48 games...Named to the Florida state League's mid- and postseason All-star squads...Tabbed a MiLB.com organization All-star following the season...Assigned to Class A Lakeland to begin the season...Converted 13 straight save opportunities from May 5-June 12...Did not allow a run in 15 straight outings from May 8-June 12 (17.1IP). Compiled a 2-0 record, 14 saves, a 0.79 ERA (34.1IP/3er) and 36 strikeouts in 24 games with Class A Lakeland...Had his contract transferred to Double-A Erie on June 19...Compiled a 1-0 record, six saves, a 2.23 ERA (32.1IP/8er) and 36 strikeouts in 24 games with Double-A Erie -- limited opponents to a .177 batting average with him on the mound...Pitched in nine games for Margarita in the Venezuelan Winter League -- compiled a 0-1 record, a 2.35 ERA (7.2IP/2er) and six strikeouts.

2013

Spent the entire 2013 season with Class A West Michigan...Did not allow an earned run in eight straight outings May 4-24...Tossed a season-high 2.2 innings in back-to-back outings on May 31 and June 5...Posted a 1-0 record, a 1.13 ERA (16.0IP/2er) and 14 strikeouts in 11 games during May...Appeared in 20 games for Bravos de Margarita in the Venezuelan Winter League -- posted a 4.40 ERA(14.1IP/7er) and nine strikeouts.

2012

Pitched in 20 games for Class A Connecticut in 2012...Tossed a season-high 3.1 innings on July 8 at Mahoning Valley -- equaled the high on September 3 at Staten Island...fanned a season-best four batters that same day...Did not allow a run in 9.1 innings pitched from July 8-21...Compiled a 4-3 record, a 4.71 ERA (36.1IP/19er) and 23 strikeouts in 20 games with Connecticut.

2011

Spent the majority of the 2011 season with the VSL Tigers, appearing in 20 games...Converted all seven of his save opportunities with the VSL Tigers -- finished tied for fourth in the Venezuelan summer League in saves...Did not allow an earned run in 12 of 13 appearances out of the bullpen with the VSL Tigers...Posted a 1-1 record, a 0.42 ERA (21.2IP/1er) seven saves and 16 strikeouts in 13 games out of the bullpen...Appeared in five games with the DSL Tigers -- posted a 1-0 record, one save a 0.00 ERA (6.0IP/0er) and seven strikeouts.

2010

Named the Venezuelan summer League Pitcher of the Year in 2010...Led all VsL pitchers with three double plays...Compiled a 1-2 record, four saves, a 1.34 erA (33.2IP/5er) and 19 strikeouts in 20 games -- limited opponents to a .217 batting average.

2009

Signed by the Tigers as a non-drafted free agent on April 24, 2009 and made his professional debut with the VSL Tigers.