Ricky Nolasco is a former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on December 13, 1982, in Corona, California, and attended Rialto High School in Rialto, California.
Nolasco was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the fourth round of the 2001 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Cubs in 2006, but he was traded to the Florida Marlins later that year. Nolasco spent the majority of his career with the Marlins, where he established himself as a reliable starting pitcher.
During his time with the Marlins, Nolasco had several standout seasons. In 2008, he won 15 games and had a 3.52 earned run average (ERA). He followed that up with a 13-win season in 2009 and a 14-win season in 2010. In 2013, Nolasco was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he finished the season with a 13-11 record and a 3.70 ERA.
After his stint with the Dodgers, Nolasco signed a four-year, $49 million contract with the Minnesota Twins in 2014. However, he struggled with injuries and inconsistency during his time with the Twins. In 2017, Nolasco was traded to the Los Angeles Angels, where he finished his career.
Overall, Nolasco had a solid career as a starting pitcher in the MLB. He finished his career with a 114-116 record and a 4.56 ERA. He also recorded 1,238 strikeouts in 1,918 innings pitched. While he never made an All-Star team or won any major awards, Nolasco was a reliable and consistent pitcher throughout his career.
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