John Francis Nogowski (born January 5, 1993) is an American

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for the

Sioux City Explorers The Sioux City Explorers are a professional minor league baseball team based in Sioux City, Iowa, in the United States. The Explorers are members American Association of Professional Baseball, an official Partner League of Major League Baseball. S ...

of the

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. He was drafted by the

Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics (often referred to as the A's) are an American professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division. The t ...

in the 34th round of the

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. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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Career

Oakland Athletics

Nogowski attended North Florida Christian School and played college baseball at Florida State University, batting .307/.431/.443 in 2014. He was drafted by the

in the 34th round of the

. He spent the 2014 season with the

AZL Athletics The Arizona Complex League Athletics are a Minor League Baseball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, which plays as a Rookie-level team in the Arizona Complex League and has served as a farm team for the Oakland Athletics organization since 1988. Th ...

and the

Vermont Lake Monsters The Vermont Lake Monsters are a collegiate summer baseball team located in Burlington, Vermont. From 1994 to 2020, they were members of Minor League Baseball's New York–Penn League (NYPL). They play their home games at Centennial Field, ...

, batting a combined .264/.351/.347. In 2015, he was assigned to the

Stockton Ports The Stockton Ports are a Minor League Baseball team of the California League and the Single-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. They are located in Stockton, California, and are named for the city's seaport. The team plays its home games at ...

, and batted .274/.352/.364. He would spend the entire 2015 season with Stockton. He played in Stockton and for the

Midland RockHounds The Midland RockHounds are a Minor League Baseball team based in Midland, Texas. The team, which plays in the Texas League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics major league club. The RockHounds play in Momentum Bank Ballpark, whi ...

in 2016. Nogowski was released before the season started on March 27, 2017.

Sioux City Explorers

On May 18, 2017, Nogowski signed with the

of the

American Association of Independent Professional Baseball The American Association of Professional Baseball is an independent professional baseball league founded in 2005. It operates in the central United States and Canada, mostly in cities not served by Major League Baseball teams or their minor lea ...

. Nogowski played in 32 games for Sioux City, slashing .402/.482/.607.

St. Louis Cardinals

The

purchased Nogowski’s contract on June 27, 2017. He would finish the 2017 season with the Double-A

Springfield Cardinals The Springfield Cardinals are a Minor League Baseball team based in Springfield, Missouri. They compete as a member of the Texas League's North Division. The Cardinals began play in 2005. The team is owned by the 11-time Major League Baseball ( ...

. He would also spend most of the 2018 season with them, batting .309/.392/.463. He spent 2019 with the Triple-A

Memphis Redbirds The Memphis Redbirds are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. They are located in Memphis, Tennessee, and are named for their Major League Baseball affiliate. The Redb ...

, batting .295/.413/.476 in 380 at bats while coming in third in the PCL with 69

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s and 10 hit-by-pitch, and tying for fourth by grounding into 15

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s. Nogowski was called up to the majors for the first time on August 15, 2020. He made his major league debut the next day against the

Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...

and got his first major league hit off of

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. In 2021, Nogowski made the Opening Day roster after batting .333 with two home runs over 33 spring training at-bats. Nogowski limped to a .056/.150/.056 slash line in 19 games with St. Louis before being designated for assignment on June 28, 2021.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On July 3, 2021, Nogowski was traded to the

in exchange for cash considerations. He hit .261 with 1 home run and 14 RBIs in 33 games with the Pirates. On July 7, in just his third game with the Pirates, Nogowski was used as a pitcher in a relief role. Facing a strong Atlanta lineup, Nogowski allowed a single, but retired the other three batters he faced. He was designated for assignment on August 16, 2021. On August 20, Nogowski cleared waivers and was assigned outright to the Triple-A

Indianapolis Indians The Indianapolis Indians are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League (IL) and the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. They are located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and play their home games at Victory Field, which opene ...

. On September 20, the Pirates released Nogowski.

San Francisco Giants

On September 22, 2021, Nogowski signed a two-year minor league contract with the

San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are an American professional baseball team based in San Francisco, California. The Giants compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Founded in 1883 as the New Y ...

organization. Nogowski appeared in 8 games for the Triple-A

Sacramento River Cats The Sacramento River Cats are a Minor League Baseball team of the Pacific Coast League (PCL) and are the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. Prior to 2015, the River Cats were the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics for 15 yea ...

, hitting just .185/.290/.444 with 2 home runs and 5 RBI.

Atlanta Braves

On December 8, 2021, the

Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in B ...

selected Nogowski from the Giants in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft. In 40 games for the Triple–A

Gwinnett Stripers The Gwinnett Stripers are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League (IL) and the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. They play their home games at Coolray Field in unincorporated Gwinnett County, Georgia (with a Lawrencevi ...

, he batted .234/.338/.323 with 2 home runs, 14 RBI, and 6 stolen bases. Nogowski was released by the Braves organization on June 16, 2022.

Washington Nationals

On June 22, 2022, Nogowski signed a minor league deal with the

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. He was assigned to the Double-A

Harrisburg Senators The Harrisburg Senators are a Minor League Baseball team of the Eastern League, and the Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, who play their home games at FNB Field on City Island, which opened in 1987 ...

, hitting .202 in 30 games before being promoted to the Triple-A

Rochester Red Wings The Rochester Red Wings are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. They are located in Rochester, New York, and play their home games at Innovative Field, located in do ...

later in the season. In 47 games for Rochester, he batted .290/.409/.401 with 2 home runs, 24 RBI, and 6 stolen bases. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.

High Point Rockers

On April 28, 2023, Nogowski signed with the

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of the

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. In 37 games for the Rockers, Nogowski batted .297/.419/.625 with 11 home runs, 40 RBI, and 5 stolen bases. He was released by the team on June 9.

Sioux City Explorers (second stint)

On June 16, 2023, Nogowski signed with the

of the

. In 17 games with Sioux City, Nogowski hit .313/.397/.484 with 2 home runs, 9 RBI, and 3 stolen bases.

Acereros de Monclova

On July 5, 2023, Nogowski's contract was purchased by the

Acereros de Monclova The Acereros de Monclova (English: Monclova Steelers) are a professional baseball team in the Mexican League based in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico. Their home ballpark is Estadio de Béisbol Monclova, which has a capacity of 11,000 people. The Ace ...

of the

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. In 24 games for Monclova, he batted .277/.340/.319 with no home runs and 14 RBI.

Sioux City Explorers (third stint)

On August 19, 2023, Nogowski was acquired on loan by the

of the

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Nogowski, John 1993 births Living people Acereros de Monclova players Águilas Cibaeñas players American expatriate baseball players in Mexico American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic Arizona League Athletics players Baseball players from Tallahassee, Florida Florida State Seminoles baseball players Gulf Coast Cardinals players Harrisburg Senators players Indianapolis Indians players Major League Baseball first basemen Memphis Redbirds players Midland RockHounds players Pittsburgh Pirates players Rochester Red Wings players Sacramento River Cats players Sioux City Explorers players Springfield Cardinals players St. Louis Cardinals players Stockton Ports players Surprise Saguaros players Vermont Lake Monsters players Yaquis de Obregón players

Career

Oakland Athletics

Sioux City Explorers

St. Louis Cardinals

Pittsburgh Pirates

San Francisco Giants

Atlanta Braves

Washington Nationals

High Point Rockers

Sioux City Explorers (second stint)

Acereros de Monclova

Sioux City Explorers (third stint)

See also

References

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