Juan Nieves

Former Prospect Assistant Pitching Coach - Detroit Tigers (MLB) [2026]
High Level
MLB
Years
1983-1990 (1986-1988)
Proper Name
Juan Manuel Nieves
Nickname
Juanchi
Pronunciation
nee-ev-ess
Positions
P (174)
Height / Weight
6-3 / 175
Bats / Throws
Left / Left
Birthdate
January 5,1965   Age:  61.153
High School
Avon Old Farms Prep School. (Avon Old Farms,CT)
Drafted/Signed
Signing Bonus
$ 115,000
MLB Debut
MLBAM ID
Retrosheet#
nievj001
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[1987] Pitched 7-0 no-hitter for Milwaukee Brewers vs Baltimore Orioles on April 15,1987. It was the first No-hitter in Brewers history.   [1989] Did not play after undergoing left shoulder Surgery   [2026] Coached for Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic
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1983--SignedMilwaukee BrewersYes1983-07-01PHSCTAvon Old Farms Prep School. (Avon Old Farms,CT)  hsPremiumPremiumRay Poitevint,Felix Delgado,Tom Bourque1st player drafted out of this high school
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