"It's a good feeling that it shows, and everything is coming together," Nottingham said. He's freer this year, more flexible." That was by design, according to Nottingham, who reported to camp 12-15 pounds lighter, after working all winter on flexibility. I think he's not as muscle-bound this year, but his arm still looks great. He's made so much progress." Said Brewers catching coordinator Charlie Greene: "It's about getting low, getting underneath the ball. "Now, when I see him catch, I credit the work that our catching instructors have done. Is he going to be able to catch?'" said Brewers manager Craig Counsell. He was a big guy, 20 years old, and it was, 'This is going to be a really big man. "When we got him, the project of catching, frankly, we weren't sure. He has not hit much - a sub-.700 OPS in each season since the trade - but has answered the other big question that tends to dog a 6-foot-2 catcher.
JACOB NOTTINGHAM KEATOR FULL
Nottingham has already logged two full seasons at the Double-A level before his 23rd birthday. The move was expected Brewers Minor League position players formally reported for the start of their own Spring Training earlier in the day, and it's time for Nottingham to prepare for his sixth season in the Minors, and third since a trade brought him over from Oakland's system. * **** Nottingham was among the 11 players, mostly prospects, cut from big league camp on Friday. "I feel like I'm part of that family," he said. It's special because our family is so into sports." :: Spring Training coverage presented by Camping World :: Nottingham was a freshman in high school when the disease took his Aunt Laurie, and was moved to meet others affected by the disease two summers ago when the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers hosted an ALS awareness night at the ballpark.
I have two older brothers and we look up to my dad a lot. "He lost his mom at a very young age, and he lost his sister.
"It was special for my dad," Jacob Nottingham said. Nottingham got the tattoo in January, and surprised his dad before reporting to Spring Training. Brewers Spring Training: Info | Tickets | Schedule The artist was Wes Hogan of Artistic Element in Yucaipa, Calif.Both women died from the disease that took Gehrig, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as ALS. Nottingham reported to camp this year with new art on his left shoulder, a portrait of Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig looking down upon his grandmother, Nancy Nottingham, and aunt, Laurie Nottingham. Top catching prospect Mario Feliciano, who made his major league debut Saturday night, and scored the winning run, gets sent back down to the minors where he can get the regular at-bats he needs.PHOENIX - Brewers catching prospect Jacob Nottingham wanted his latest tattoo to make his father proud, and he found inspiration in family tragedy. RHP Dylan File recalled from Double-A Biloxi and placed on the 60-day injured list (right elbow). Brewers make a flurry of roster moves to make the Nottingham acquisition work.Ĭ Mario Feliciano optioned to the Alternate Training Site. He ended up sending cash considerations to the Mariners to bring back Nottingham immediately. When that news came through, David Stearns’ ears probably perked up. Then Jacob Nottingham re-entered the picture.įor whatever reason, the Mariners also decided to designate Nottingham for assignment. It’s too early for extended big league time for Feliciano, but they had no choice. Luke Maile had to cover and the only other catcher on the 40 man roster was Mario Feliciano, a 22 year old prospect who has just a small handful of at-bats at Double-A. Now the Brewers were in a really tight spot with both of their Opening Day catchers hurt. The Seattle Mariners claimed him, and the Brewers had to call up Luke Maile to back up Omar Narvaez behind the plate. Nottingham was already in DFA limbo and there was no bringing him back until he cleared waivers. David Stearns probably wishes he had held off on that decision a few more days because almost immediately after, he needed Jacob Nottingham on this Brewers roster.Ī few days after the DFA, Manny Pina suffered an injury to his big toe, putting him on the IL.
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