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Nick Hundley | Catcher

Team: San Diego Padres
Age / DOB:  (29) / 9/8/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 205
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Nick Hundley went 0-for-4 on Thursday to drop his average to .250.
Hundley looked like a potential fantasy breakout star in April, batting .329 with a .901 OPS. He's cratered since, going 2-for-33 in 11 May games. Yasmani Grandal's suspension, and Hundley's firm grasp of San Diego's starting catching job, end later this month. A perennial name bandied about in trade talks, expect Hundley to fry on the hot stove this summer. May 17 - 12:46 AM

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Nick Hundley - C - Padres

Nick Hundley went 4-for-4 on Wednesday to up his average to .318.

That's twice the .157 he hit in 204 at-bats last year. Hundley was a pretty good hitter for a catcher before his abysmal 2013. He could really use a strong first two months this year before Yasmani Grandal returns from suspension at the end of May. The Padres are going to want to go back to Grandal as the starter, but maybe another team will want to give Hundley a chance.
Apr 11 - 1:46 AM
Nick Hundley - C - Padres

Nick Hundley is unavailable Wednesday due to flu-like symptoms.

Hundley played Tuesday and likely would have rested on Wednesday anyway, so it's not a big deal. He should be back in action in a day or two.
Source: Corey Brock on Twitter
Mar 20 - 11:44 AM
Nick Hundley - C - Padres

Nick Hundley smacked his second home run of the spring on Friday as the Padres fell to the Royals 7-5.

His two-run blast came off Will Smith in the second inning, and was his only hit in three trips on the afternoon. He's swinging a very hot bat this spring, hitting .469 (15-for-32) with a pair of bombs and 7 RBI in his first 12 games. With the suspension to Yasmani Grandal opening the door to everyday at-bats, Hundley could be a worthwhile second catcher in deeper mixed leagues for the first few months of the season.
Mar 15 - 7:18 PM
Nick Hundley - C - Padres

Nick Hundley went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored as the Padres topped the Dodgers split-squad 7-5 on Friday.

Hundley has come of the gate smoking this spring, hitting .429 (6-for-14) with three doubles. He's likely to serve as the primary catcher for the Padres until Yasmani Grandal returns from his 50-game suspension, and possesses sneaky fantasy value in two-catcher formats.
Mar 1 - 7:43 PM
Nick Hundley - C - Padres

Nick Hundley and John Baker are expected to share catching duties for the Padres while Yasmani Grandal serves his 50-game suspension.

Baker would have been a non-tender candidate prior to Grandal's suspension, but the Pads need him now. Hundley is recovering from surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, but general manager Josh Byrnes said the backstop will "hopefully" be "full go" at the start of spring training.
Related: John Baker
Source: Padres.mlb.com
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 06:24:00 PM
Nick Hundley - C - Padres

Padres activated C Nick Hundley from the 60-day disabled list.

Hundley had a nightmare 2012 campaign which culminated with surgery in late August to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. The 29-year-old backstop still owed $3 million next season and $4 million in 2014 while his contract includes a $5 million club option for 2015. He could be a buy-low trade target this offseason.
Fri, Nov 2, 2012 06:29:00 PM
Nick Hundley - C - Padres

Nick Hundley will undergo surgery Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.

Hundley originally suffered the injury back in April and had been trying to play through it. It's not clear how long his rehab will take, but he should be 100 percent by the time spring training rolls around.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune on Twitter
Mon, Aug 27, 2012 07:19:00 PM
Nick Hundley - C - Padres

Padres transferred C Nick Hundley from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move clears a spot for Casey Kelly on the 40-man roster. Hundley was placed on the 15-day disabled list earlier this month with a right knee contusion, but he can now be ruled out for the rest of the season. The 28-year-old is still owed $3 million next season and $4 million in 2014 while his contract includes a $5 million club option for 2015. He could be trade bait this winter, though the Padres would be selling pretty low.
Mon, Aug 27, 2012 05:51:00 PM
Nick Hundley - C - Padres

Padres placed C Nick Hundley on the 15-day disabled list with a right knee contusion.

It was originally reported that Hundley was being optioned, but evidently he's dealing with a knee issue. It's possible the Padres put him on the DL with a phantom injury so he could return when rosters expand in September.
Fri, Aug 17, 2012 06:38:00 PM
Nick Hundley - C - Padres

Padres recalled C Nick Hundley from Triple-A Tucson.

Eddy Rodriguez was called up late last month when Yasmani Grandal went on the DL because Hundley was dealing with a hamstring injury. He's played the last three games for Tucson, though, showing he's healthy. Hundley will back up John Baker.
Wed, Aug 8, 2012 09:41:00 PM
Nick Hundley - C - Padres

Nick Hundley was placed on the 7-day disabled list with Triple-A Tucson due to a hamstring injury.

A nightmare season just keeps getting worse. Hundley, who was demoted to the minors late last month, was hitting just .200 (7-for-35) with zero homers and five strikeouts over his first 10 games with Tucson.
Source: Daniel Berk on Twitter
Wed, Jul 18, 2012 08:36:00 AM
Nick Hundley - C - Padres

Padres optioned C Nick Hundley to Triple-A Tucson.

Quite a fall from grace for a guy who signed a three-year, $9 million contract extension with the Padres in March. Hundley is hitting just .166 with three homers and a .485 OPS through 55 games this year, so the Padres want him to work through his struggles on the minor league level. Top prospect Yasmani Grandal is expected to join the Padres on Saturday in Denver.
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 12:39:00 AM
Nick Hundley - C - Padres

Nick Hundley went 0-for-3 with a walk in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Padres.

Since going 4-for-4 on April 27, Hundley has only three hits in 49 at-bats (.061). Toss in an 0-for-21 start to the season, and it's no surprise that he's languishing with a .167 batting average.
Thu, May 17, 2012 05:04:00 AM
Nick Hundley - C - Padres

Nick Hundley went 4-for-4 with an RBI double and a run scored Friday against the Giants.

The four hits matched his career-high. Hundley began the year hitless over his first 21 at-bats, but the big day has brought him up to .254 (15-for-59) on the year. So much for buying low.
Sat, Apr 28, 2012 01:50:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Yasmani Grandal
2Nick Hundley
3John Baker
1B1Yonder Alonso
2Jesus Guzman
2B1Jedd Gyorko
2Logan Forsythe
3Alexi Amarista
SS1Everth Cabrera
3B1Chase Headley
LF1Carlos Quentin
2Kyle Blanks
CF1Cameron Maybin
2Mark Kotsay
RF1Will Venable
2Chris Denorfia
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Edinson Volquez
2Clayton Richard
3Jason Marquis
4Eric Stults
5Andrew Cashner
6Burch Smith
7Cory Luebke
8Joe Wieland
9Casey Kelly
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Huston Street
2Luke Gregerson
3Dale Thayer
4Joe Thatcher
5Anthony Bass
6Tyson Ross
7Tim Stauffer