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Nate Schierholtz | Outfielder

Team: Chicago Cubs
Age / DOB:  (29) / 2/15/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 217
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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Nate Schierholtz went 2-for-4 with a two-run double Wednesday in a losing cause against the Cardinals.
We were pretty skeptical about the Cubs' plan to use Schierholtz as a No. 5 hitter, but he's been terrific there so far, hitting .299 with four homers, 12 doubles and 17 RBI in 97 at-bats. He'll fade some offensively, but perhaps not as much as we thought. Getting out of San Francisco and into a decent ballpark for hitters seems to have done him a lot of good. May 8 - 5:24 PM

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Nate Schierholtz - OF - Cubs

Nate Schierholtz went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and a stolen base Thursday in a loss to the Giants.

All three hits were singles. Schierholtz is now hitting .370 (10-for-27) with one home run, three doubles, four RBI and two stolen bases on the young season. He's on the strong side of a platoon with Scott Hairston in right field, so he should be owned in all NL-only formats and could even come in handy in deeper mixed leagues which allow daily lineup changes.
Apr 11 - 6:23 PM
Nate Schierholtz - OF - Cubs

Cubs signed OF Nate Schierholtz to a one-year, $2.25 million contract.

The deal was announced over two weeks ago and has finally become official. He can also earn $500,000 more in incentives. Schierholtz has posted an uninspiring .270/.319/.409 batting line over six seasons but is expected to start in right field, with David DeJesus handling center until Brett Jackson is deemed ready.
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 03:20:00 PM
Nate Schierholtz - OF - Cubs

Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com reports that the Cubs have signed Nate Schierholtz to a one-year, $2.25 million contract.

And the Yankees miss out on another one of their targets. Schierholtz, who could also earn $500,000 more in incentives, can play some defense at the corner outfield spots but has posted an uninspiring .270/.319/.409 batting line over six seasons. He could wind up starting in right field if Brett Jackson begins the season at Triple-A.
Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter
Wed, Dec 5, 2012 09:33:00 PM
Nate Schierholtz - OF - Cubs

The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports that the Yankees have made Nate Schierholtz an offer.

He notes that it's the first formal offer they've made to a position player this offseason. It's not clear how much the offer is for, but Sherman believes the Yankees might try to sign both Schierholtz and Scott Hairston and platoon them in right field.
Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter
Wed, Dec 5, 2012 08:48:00 PM
Nate Schierholtz - OF - Cubs

According to David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Braves have interest in Nate Schierholtz.

The Braves are looking for a left fielder, but they likely aren't viewing Schierholtz as a starting option. The 28-year-old outfielder is a .270/.319/.409 career hitter but offers plus defense in left and right field. The Yankees are thought to be the current front-runners for his services.
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter
Wed, Dec 5, 2012 06:46:00 PM
Nate Schierholtz - OF - Cubs

ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Yankees are the early front-runners to sign free agent outfielder Nate Schierholtz.

Nine teams called Schierholtz after he was non-tendered by the Phillies on Friday night, so he's a pretty popular guy at the moment. The 28-year-old outfielder is a .270/.319/.409 career hitter, but he could thrive in a better hitting environment and adds value with his defense and baserunning. He could make sense as a part-time player with any number of clubs.
Related: Yankees
Source: Buster Olney on Twitter
Wed, Dec 5, 2012 10:17:00 AM
Nate Schierholtz - OF - Cubs

According to Buster Olney of ESPN.com, nine teams called Nate Schierholtz's representatives within 12 hours after he was non-tendered by the Phillies.

Olney lists the Yankees as one of the clubs that have interest and speculates that the Rays could be players, as well. Schierholtz possesses a so-so career .270/.319/.409 batting line but offers good defense on the outfield corners. Any team that signs him would likely be counting on him in a complementary role.
Related: Yankees, Rays
Source: Buster Olney on Twitter
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 02:57:00 PM
Nate Schierholtz - OF - Cubs

The Phillies will not tender a contract to OF Nate Schierholtz.

Schierholtz made $1.3 million this season while batting .257/.321/.407 with six homers and a .728 OPS in 269 plate appearances. The Phillies weren't willing to give him a raise in arbitration, but he shouldn't have trouble latching on somewhere as a part-time outfielder.
Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 04:10:00 PM
Nate Schierholtz - OF - Cubs

Phillies activated OF Nate Schierholtz from the 15-day disabled list.

Schierholtz, out since August 12 with a fractured big right toe, went 2-for-17 (.118) over four games with Triple-A Lehigh Valley during his rehab assignment. Assuming he's healthy, he should get semi-regular playing time down the stretch.
Sat, Sep 1, 2012 09:13:00 AM
Nate Schierholtz - OF - Cubs

Nate Schierholtz (broken toe) will begin a rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Schierholtz is eligible to come off the disabled list Tuesday, but won't be activated. The Phillies plan on having him when rosters expand in September.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Sun, Aug 26, 2012 09:24:00 AM
Nate Schierholtz - OF - Cubs

Nate Schierholtz (toe) expects to return from the disabled list when he's first eligible on Tuesday.

Schierholtz did some running and took batting practice Thursday. The 28-year-old outfielder can't run full speed yet and the injury won't heal completely until the offseason, but he hopes to play through it down the stretch.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Thu, Aug 23, 2012 05:11:00 PM
Nate Schierholtz - OF - Cubs

Nate Schierholtz (toe) took batting practice Wednesday for the first time since being placed on the disabled list.

It's a good first step, but Schierholtz has only missed just over a week of the 3-4 week timetable the Phillies gave him when he fractured his big right toe. Obviously running will be a bigger test for the outfielder.
Source: Phillies.mlb.com
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 07:46:00 PM
Nate Schierholtz - OF - Cubs

Nate Schierholtz (toe) is expected to miss at least three to four weeks.

Schierholtz was placed on the disabled list Monday after fracturing his big right toe during his only at-bat in Sunday's game. It's a tough break for the 28-year-old, who will miss time he otherwise would have spent auditioning for a spot on the 2013 squad. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has hinted that Laynce Nix could be worked into the mix in center field during his absence. Domonic Brown is expected to stay in right field.
Related: Laynce Nix, Domonic Brown
Source: Matt Gelb on Twitter
Mon, Aug 13, 2012 05:24:00 PM
Nate Schierholtz - OF - Cubs

Phillies placed OF Nate Schierholtz on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured big toe.

Schierholtz suffered the injury Sunday in his only at-bat of the Phillies' extra-innings victory over the Cardinals. The 28-year-old outfielder is batting .219/.278/.344 in 37 plate appearances since being traded from the Giants. There is no timetable for his return.
Mon, Aug 13, 2012 11:35:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Welington Castillo
2Dioner Navarro
3Steve Clevenger
1B1Anthony Rizzo
2B1Darwin Barney
SS1Starlin Castro
3B1Luis Valbuena
2Cody Ransom
LF1Alfonso Soriano
2Ryan Sweeney
CF1David DeJesus
RF1Nate Schierholtz
2Scott Hairston
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Matt Garza
2Jeff Samardzija
3Edwin Jackson
4Scott Baker
5Scott Feldman
6Travis Wood
7Carlos Villanueva
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Kevin Gregg
2Kyuji Fujikawa
3Carlos Marmol
4James Russell
5Shawn Camp
6Hector Rondon
7Henry Rodriguez
8Rafael Dolis
9Zach Putnam
10Blake Parker
11Arodys Vizcaino
12Brooks Raley