17 Facts About Justin Nicolino

Justin Brian Nicolino was born on November 22,1991 and is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds organization.

Justin Nicolino has played in Major League Baseball for the Miami Marlins, and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League for the Rakuten Monkeys.

Justin Nicolino committed to attend the University of Virginia on a college baseball scholarship.

Justin Nicolino signed with the Blue Jays for a reported $615,000 signing bonus, rather than enroll at the University of Virginia.

Justin Nicolino's teammates voted him as the Lugnuts' Most Valuable Player, and he was named to the Midwest League Postseason All-Star team.

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On January 29,2013, Justin Nicolino was named number 72 on MLB's Top 100 Prospects list.

Justin Nicolino began the 2013 season with the Jupiter Hammerheads of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League.

Justin Nicolino pitched 7 shutout innings, giving up 4 hits and 2 walks, with 2 strikeouts.

In 2016, Justin Nicolino pitched in 5 games out of the bullpen, while starting 13 for the Marlins.

In 2017, Justin Nicolino was placed on the disabled list on May 30 with a contusion on his left index finger.

Justin Nicolino pitched in 12 games out of the bullpen, while starting 8 for the Marlins.

On February 6,2019, Justin Nicolino signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins that included an invitation to spring training.

Justin Nicolino opened the 2019 season with the Rochester Red Wings.

On May 4,2019, Justin Nicolino signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox.

On February 13,2020, Justin Nicolino signed with the Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.

On May 25,2022, Justin Nicolino's contract was purchased by the Cincinnati Reds and he was assigned to the Triple-A Louisville Bats.

Justin Nicolino is a contact pitcher, pitching in the high 80s to low 90s with his fastball.