Nick Vincent is a former professional baseball player who played as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on July 12, 1986, in Poway, California, and attended Ramona High School in Ramona, California. After high school, Vincent attended Palomar College in San Marcos, California, where he played college baseball for two years before transferring to Long Beach State University.
Vincent was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 18th round of the 2008 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut for the Padres on June 26, 2012, and played for the team until 2015. During his time with the Padres, Vincent was primarily used as a relief pitcher and had a 2.63 earned run average (ERA) in 161 appearances.
In 2016, Vincent was traded to the Seattle Mariners, where he played for two seasons. He had a 3.62 ERA in 119 appearances for the Mariners and was a key member of their bullpen.
After the 2017 season, Vincent signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. He made the team out of spring training and had a solid season for the Giants, posting a 3.64 ERA in 69 appearances. Vincent returned to the Giants in 2019 and had a 5.58 ERA in 34 appearances before being released in August.
Vincent signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies in January 2020 but was released in July before the start of the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins in February 2021 but was released in March.
Overall, Vincent had a successful career as a relief pitcher in MLB, posting a 3.38 ERA in 396 appearances. He was known for his ability to induce ground balls and limit walks, and he was a valuable member of several teams' bullpens throughout his career.
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