• Full name William Nowlin
  • Born 12/16/1986 in Huntington Beach, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Golden West College
  • Drafted in the 25th round (763rd overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 2008.
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    Billy Nowlin is a stocky, strong backstop admired for his work ethic and tenaciousness. He used his compact and powerful swing to enjoy a breakout offensive season, hitting .413. Nowlin will need to refine his defense to succeed at higher levels. His throwing and receiving skills are raw, and he'll need to smooth out and relax his catching style.

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