• Full name Michael James Nickeas
  • Born 02/13/1983 in Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Georgia Tech
  • Debut 09/04/2010
  • Drafted in the 5th round (141st overall) by the Texas Rangers in 2004 (signed for $200,000).
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    Georgia Tech was surging as the season came to a close, with the help of some of its draft-eligible veterans. C Mike Nickeas is a fundamentally sound defender with average catch-and-throw skills and an athletic background. Born in Canada and raised in California, his English-born father was a professional soccer player; despite his international background, Nickeas caught for Team USA last summer and as a prep player on the junior national team. Nickeas has average tools across the board, though he's a below-average runner. He struggled at the plate this season, with his average and slugging numbers down considerably from 2003. He isn't afraid to draw a walk, but scouts say he's been passive at the plate this season.

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  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the New York Mets in 2010
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the New York Mets in 2009
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the New York Mets in 2008
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Texas Rangers in 2005

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