Nathan Haynes
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Nathan Raymond Haynes is a retired Major League Baseball
outfielder
. His major league debut came with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
on May 28, , and he has played all three spots in the outfield since debuting.
Haynes was drafted by the Oakland Athletics
in the 1st Round (32nd overall) of the amateur draft. On July 29, , he was traded with Jeff DaVanon
and Elvin Nina to the Angels for Omar Olivares
and Randy Velarde
. After the season, Haynes became a minor league free agent
and signed with the San Francisco Giants
. Haynes played in only 8 games for the Giants minor league system over the next two years before becoming a free agent and re-signing with the Angels. He became the second former Gary SouthShore RailCats
player to later land on a Major Leagues roster when he saw the field with the Los Angeles Angels in 2007.
On March 28, , Haynes was claimed off waivers by the Rays. On May 10, 2008, Haynes was designated for assignment
.
He is currently the hitting coach of the Orem Owlz
.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
. His major league debut came with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
on May 28, , and he has played all three spots in the outfield since debuting.
Haynes was drafted by the Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
in the 1st Round (32nd overall) of the amateur draft. On July 29, , he was traded with Jeff DaVanon
Jeff DaVanon
Jeffrey Graham DaVanon is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder.DaVanon came up through the Oakland Athletics system before being traded to the Anaheim Angels as a minor-leaguer in ....
and Elvin Nina to the Angels for Omar Olivares
Omar Olivares
Omar Olivares Palqu is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals , Colorado Rockies , Philadelphia Phillies , Detroit Tigers , Seattle Mariners , Anaheim Angels , Oakland Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates...
and Randy Velarde
Randy Velarde
Randy Lee Velarde is a former Major League Baseball infielder who played for the New York Yankees, California/Anaheim Angels, Oakland Athletics, and Texas Rangers from to...
. After the season, Haynes became a minor league free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
and signed with the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
. Haynes played in only 8 games for the Giants minor league system over the next two years before becoming a free agent and re-signing with the Angels. He became the second former Gary SouthShore RailCats
Gary SouthShore RailCats
The Gary SouthShore RailCats are a professional baseball team based in Gary, Indiana, in the United States. The RailCats are a member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. The RailCats have played their home games at...
player to later land on a Major Leagues roster when he saw the field with the Los Angeles Angels in 2007.
On March 28, , Haynes was claimed off waivers by the Rays. On May 10, 2008, Haynes was designated for assignment
Designated for assignment
Designated for assignment is a contractual term used in Major League Baseball. When a player is designated for assignment, he is immediately removed from the club's 40-man roster. This gives the club 10 days to decide what to do with the player while freeing up a roster spot for another...
.
He is currently the hitting coach of the Orem Owlz
Orem Owlz
The Orem Owlz are a minor league baseball farm team affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball franchise. The team plays in Orem, Utah....
.