Nate McLouth is a former professional baseball player who played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. He was born on October 28, 1981, in Muskegon, Michigan, and attended the University of Michigan before being drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 25th round of the 2000 MLB draft.
McLouth made his MLB debut with the Pirates in 2005 and quickly established himself as a solid outfielder with a good arm and speed on the basepaths. He had a breakout season in 2008, when he hit .276 with 26 home runs, 94 runs batted in (RBIs), and 23 stolen bases. He was named to the National League All-Star team and won a Gold Glove award for his defensive play.
After spending six seasons with the Pirates, McLouth was traded to the Atlanta Braves in 2009. He played two and a half seasons with the Braves, where he continued to be a productive player, hitting .229 with 18 home runs and 59 RBIs in 2010 and .228 with 20 home runs and 70 RBIs in 2011.
In 2012, McLouth signed with the Baltimore Orioles as a free agent. He played a key role in the Orioles' playoff run that year, hitting .268 with seven home runs and 12 RBIs in 55 games. He also made several highlight-reel catches in the outfield, including a diving catch in the American League Wild Card game against the Texas Rangers.
McLouth played one more season with the Orioles in 2013, hitting .258 with 12 home runs and 36 RBIs in 146 games. He became a free agent after the season and signed a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals for the 2014 season. However, he struggled with injuries and saw limited playing time, hitting just .173 with one home run and seven RBIs in 79 games.
After the 2014 season, McLouth became a free agent again but was unable to find a team willing to sign him. He officially announced his retirement from baseball in March 2016.
Overall, McLouth had a solid career in MLB, hitting .247 with 101 home runs, 333 RBIs, and 128 stolen bases in 1,109 games. He was known for his speed, defense, and versatility, as he could play all three outfield positions. He also had a reputation as a hard worker and a good teammate.
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