

698 OPS over parts of four big-league seasons, with his last stint in. Positions: Catcher and First Baseman Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-2, 220lb (188cm, 99kg). The contract figures to include an invitation to major-league spring training. The 25 year old was added to the Mariners 40-man roster this winter to avoid a rule-5 draft selection, and has a great shot at slotting in the big league pen as a ground ball and righty-snuffing specialist. Nottingham signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Tuesday, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

Mills has been fairly impressive at nearly every level, which includes multiple stretches at AA-Arkansas and a stint with USA Baseball. Nottingham reported to camp this year with new art on his left shoulder, a portrait of Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig looking down upon his grandmother, Nancy Nottingham, and aunt, Laurie Nottingham. There’s only bits and pieces of Mills throwing in the past year or so online, but the former third round pick from 2017 has long been seen as on the cusp of the big leagues, and at last he’s punched his ticket. PHOENIX - Brewers catching prospect Jacob Nottingham wanted his latest tattoo to make his father proud, and he found inspiration in family tragedy. June 20, 2016: C Jacob Nottingham assigned to SOU South Division All-Stars. October 8, 2016: C Jacob Nottingham assigned to Salt River Rafters.
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January 29, 2017: Milwaukee Brewers invited non-roster C Jacob Nottingham to spring training. Get the latest player news, stats, injury history and updates for Catcher Jacob Nottingham of the Seattle Mariners on NBC Sports Edge. The move creates a space instead for an extra bullpen arm, and a possible big league debut for sidearming Gonzaga product RHP Wyatt Mills. C Jacob Nottingham assigned to Colorado Springs Sky Sox from Biloxi Shuckers. MILWAUKEE - Before reporting to his fourth Spring Training in the Brewers' system, Jacob Nottingham visited his baseball roots.The 23-year-old was home at Redlands High School in Southern California over the weekend, where he became the first player from the school to have his uniform number retired in baseball. Nottingham’s jettisoning comes on the heels of a far more vital 48 hours from both of Seattle’s backstops at the dish, and with multiple 1Bs on the roster there’s understandably little need for him. It’s the end of an era, as the Mariners have designated C/1B Jacob Nottingham for assignment a few days after claiming him on waivers, just one day after activating him.
