Xavier Nady is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on November 14, 1978, in Salinas, California, and attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he played college baseball.
Nady was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the second round of the 2000 MLB draft and made his MLB debut in 2000. He played for the Padres until 2005, when he was traded to the New York Mets. Nady played for the Mets for one season before being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2006.
Nady had a breakout season with the Pirates in 2008, hitting 25 home runs and driving in 97 runs. He was traded to the New York Yankees in July 2008 and helped the team win the World Series that year. Nady played for the Yankees until 2009, when he became a free agent and signed with the Chicago Cubs.
Nady played for the Cubs in 2010 before being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in August of that year. He played for the Diamondbacks in 2011 before signing with the Washington Nationals in 2012. Nady played for the Nationals for one season before becoming a free agent.
Nady signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals in 2013 and played for their Triple-A affiliate, the Omaha Storm Chasers. He was called up to the Royals in September 2013 and played in nine games for the team. Nady became a free agent after the 2013 season and did not play in the MLB in 2014.
Throughout his career, Nady was known for his versatility, as he played multiple positions, including first base, outfield, and designated hitter. He was also known for his power hitting, as he hit over 100 home runs in his career.
In total, Nady played in 1,027 games in the MLB, hitting .268 with 132 home runs and 524 RBIs. He was a part of two World Series championship teams, with the Yankees in 2009 and the San Francisco Giants in 2014 (as a member of the coaching staff).
After retiring from playing, Nady became a coach and worked as a hitting coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2016 and 2017. He currently works as a scout for the San Diego Padres.
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