Andrew Nardi is the 34th Arizona Wildcat to make the big leagues since 2009. Here are all of them:
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A full list of the Wildcats who have made their big-league debuts in the last decade-plus.
Andrew Nardi joins list of ex-Wildcats in the big leagues
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Andrew Nardi
Andrew Nardi is a big-leaguer.
The former UA right-hander was called up to the big leagues on Sunday, becoming theΒ 34th ex-Wildcat to make the majors since 2009. He made his big-league debut Tuesday night for the Marlins.
Here's a look at the list:
Daniel Schlereth
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Daniel Schlereth throws during workouts for pitchers and catchers Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, during spring training baseball in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Elaine ThompsonDaniel Schlereth
Position: Relief pitcher
Big-league debut: May 29, 2009
Team: Arizona Diamondbacks
Ryan Perry
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Ryan Perry against the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game Friday, May 22, 2009 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Duane BurlesonRyan Perry
Position: Relief pitcher
Big-league debut: April 8, 2009
Team: Detroit Tigers
Brad Mills
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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Brad Mills throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of an interleague baseball game, Thursday, June 18, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)
H. RUMPH JRBrad Mills
Position: Starting pitcher/relief pitcher
Big-league debut: June 18, 2009
Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Mark Melancon
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This is a 2010 photo of Mark Melancon of the New York Yankees baseball team. This image reflects the New York Yankees active roster as of Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010 when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Kathy WillensMark Melancon
Position: Relief pitcher
Big-league debut: April 26, 2009
Team: New York Yankees
Trevor Crowe
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Cleveland Indians' Trevor Crowe hits an RBI-single off Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Harrell, scoring Trevor Crowe, during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Charles Rex ArbogastTrevor Crowe
Position: Outfielder
Big-league debut: April 9, 2009
Team: Cleveland Indians
Konrad Schmidt
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Konrad Schmidt, right, fields a bunt hit by Colorado Rockies' Edgmer Escalona as Diamondbacks pitcher Bryan Shaw, left, jumps out of the way during the 12th inning of a baseball game Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Phoenix. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 7-4.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ross D. FranklinKonrad Schmidt
Position: Catcher
Big-league debut:Β Sept. 13, 2010
Team: Arizona Diamondbacks
Jason Donald
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Seattle Mariners catcher Josh Bard waits for the ball as Cleveland Indians' Jason Donald slides safely into home in the fourth inning during a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Seattle. Donald scored on a single by Michael Brantley. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Elaine ThompsonJason Donald
Position: Shortstop
Big-league debut: May 18, 2010
Team: Cleveland Indians
Jordan Brown
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Cleveland Indians' Jordan Brown, left, talks with Asdrubal Cabrera during a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, March 1, 2011, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Mark DuncanJordan Brown
Position: First base/outfield
Big-league debut: Aug. 1, 2010
Team: Cleveland Indians
Cory Burns
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This is a 2012 photo of Cory Burns of the San Diego Padres baseball team. This image reflects the Seattle Mariners active roster as of Feb. 27, 2012 when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Charlie RiedelCory Burns
Position: Relief pitcher
Big-league debut: Aug. 4, 2012
Team: San Diego Padres
Preston Guilmet
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Cleveland Indians pitcher Preston Guilmet throws during spring training baseball practice in Goodyear, Ariz., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Paul SancyaPreston Guilmet
Position:Β Relief pitcher
Big-league debut:Β July 10, 2013
Team: Cleveland Indians
Donn Roach
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San Diego Padres starting pitcher Donn Roach works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Sunday, May 18, 2014. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
David ZalubowskiDonn Roach
Position:Β Starting pitcher/relief pitcher
Big-league debut:Β April 2, 2014
Team:Β San Diego Padres
Brad Glenn
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UA's Brad Glenn gets back to first as ASU's Ike Davis attempts to tag him on a pick-off in the bottom of the eighth inning Friday, May 23, 2008. The UA won in 11 innings 4-3. Jeffry Scott / Arizona Daily Star
Jeffry Scott / Arizona Daily StarBrad Glenn
Position:Β Outfielder
Big-league debut:Β June 27, 2014
Team:Β Toronto Blue Jays
Dan Butler
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Dan Butler. Photo courtesy of Pawtucket Red Sox
Photo courtesy of Pawtucket Red SoxDan Butler
Position:Β Catcher
Big-league debut:Β Aug. 10, 2014
Team:Β Boston Red Sox
Rob Refsnyder
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New York Yankees Rob Refsnyder returns to the dugout after an at-bat during a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, June 12, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Kathy WillensRob Refsnyder
Position: Second base/outfield
Big-league debut:Β July 11, 2015
Team:Β New York Yankees
Jett Bandy
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Los Angeles Angels catcher Jett Bandy and closer Andrew Bailey enjoy a laugh as the congratulate each other after closing out the Angels' 2-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics in a baseball game Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
Lenny IgnelziJett Bandy
Position: Catcher
Big-league debut:Β Sept. 14, 2015
Team:Β Los Angeles Angels
Joey Rickard
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Orioles outfielder and former Arizona Wildcat Joey Rickard has bounced around between the majors and Triple-A this season. βBaseball is an everyday battle to find your swing,β he said. Rickard, who was a major contributor to the Catsβ 2012 title run, was batting .349 in the minors.
Gail Burton / The Associated PressJoey Rickard
Position:Β Outfielder
Big-league debut:Β April 4, 2016
Team:Β Baltimore Orioles
Andy Burns
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Toronto Blue Jays' Andy Burns scores on a ground out by teammate Devon Travis as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Welington Castillo waits for the throw during the ninth inning of an interleague baseball game, Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Phoenix. The Blue Jays won 5-1. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Matt YorkAndy Burns
Position: Infielder
Big-league debut:Β May 9, 2016
Team:Β Toronto Blue Jays
Alex Mejia
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St. Louis Cardinals infielder Alex Mejia, right, is congratulated by Stephen Piscotty after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning of their game against the Washington Nationals on July 1, 2017, in St. Louis. It was the only home run of Mejia's MLB career.
Jeff Robertson, Associated PressAlex Mejia
Position:Β Shortstop
Big-league debut:Β June 29, 2017
Team:Β St. Louis Cardinals
Willie Calhoun
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Texas Rangers' Willie Calhoun, right, celebrates after hitting a home run off Oakland Athletics' Ryan Buchter in the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 26, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Ben MargotWillie Calhoun
Position:Β Third baseman/outfielder/designated hitter
Big-league debut:Β Sept. 12, 2017
Team:Β Texas Rangers
Daniel Ponce de Leon
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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon stands on the mound as he waits to be removed during the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, July 27, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Jeff RobersonDaniel Ponce de Leon
Position:Β Starting pitcher
Big-league debut:Β July 23, 2018
Team:Β St. Louis Cardinals
Kevin Newman
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Pittsburgh Pirates' Kevin Newman, right, celebrates after he drove in the winning run against the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 16, 2019, in Pittsburgh.
Keith Srakocic, Associated PressKevin Newman
Position:Β Shortstop
Big-league debut:Β Aug. 16, 2018
Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Scott Kingery
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Philadelphia Phillies' Scott Kingery watches after hitting a three-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jon Duplantier during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Matt SlocumScott Kingery
Position: Infielder
Big-league debut: March 30, 2018
Team:Β Philadelphia Phillies
Johnny Field
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Tampa Bay Raysβ Johnny Field was a groomsman at former Wildcat teammate Rob Refsnyder's wedding. The two have spent time on the same team together in the majors.
Ted S. Warren / AP PhotoJohnny Field
Position:Β Outfielder
Big-league debut:Β April 14, 2018
Team:Β Tampa Bay Rays
Brandon Dixon
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Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Dixon, left, celebrates with third base coach Billy Hatcher (22) after hitting a solo home run off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu in the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
John MinchilloBrandon Dixon
Position: Infielder/outfielder
Big-league debut:Β May 22, 2018
Team:Β Cincinnati Reds
Kevin Ginkel
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kevin Ginkel throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in his Major League Baseball debut during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ross D. FranklinKevin Ginkel
Position:Β Relief pitcher
Big-league debut:Β Aug. 5, 2019
Team: Arizona Diamondbacks
Seth Mejias-Brean
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The Padres' Seth Mejias-Brean, left, gets a hug from Ty France in a celebration after hitting a walkoff two-run home run against the Diamondbacks on Sept. 22.Β
Alex Gallardo / The Associated PressSeth Mejias-Brean
Position:Β Infielder
Big-league debut:Β Sept. 4, 2019
Team:Β San Diego Padres
Bobby Dalbec
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Boston Red Sox's Bobby Dalbec watches his solo home rin in front of Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire in the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Friday, June 11, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Elise AmendolaBobby Dalbec
Position:Β Third base/first base/designated hitter
Big-league debut:Β Aug. 30, 2020
Team:Β Boston Red Sox
Jared Oliva
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Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier (26) makes the catch on a fly ball by Chicago Cubs' Cameron Maybin as he collides with left fielder Jared Oliva to end a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. The Pirates won 7-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Gene J. PuskarΒ Jared Oliva
Position: Outfield
Big-league debut: Sept. 21, 2020
Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Tylor Megill
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New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Noah K. MurrayTylor Megill
Position: Starting pitcher
Big-league debut: June 23, 2021
Team: New York Mets
Alfonso Rivas
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The Cubs' Alfonso Rivas gestures after hitting an RBI single on April 15, 2022.
David Zalubowski, Associated PressAlfonso Rivas
Position: First baseman
Big-league debut: Aug. 29, 2021
Team: Chicago Cubs
JJ Matijevic
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Houston Astros' J.J. Matijevic gets back safely to first base on a pickoff attempt in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Sue Ogrocki, Associated PressJJ Matijevic
Position: First baseman/outfielder
Big-league debut: April 22, 2022
Team: Houston Astros
Chase Silseth
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Los Angeles Angels' Chase Silseth pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif.
Jed Jacobsohn, Associated PressChase Silseth
Position: Starting pitcher
Big-league debut: May 13, 2022
Team: Los Angeles Angels
Cal Stevenson
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Oakland Athletics' Cal Stevenson (37) runs home to score on Tony Kemp's three run-double next to Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022.
Jeff Chiu, Associated PressCal Stevenson
Position: Outfielder
Big-league debut: Aug. 10, 2022
Team: Oakland Athletics
Andrew Nardi
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Miami Marlins relief pitcher Andrew Nardi (90) aims a pitch in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, in Miami. This was Nardi's major league debut.
Marta Lavandier, Associated PressAndrew Nardi
Position: Pitcher
Big-league debut: Aug. 16, 2022
Team: Miami Marlins
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