Nick Masset

Nick Masset is a right-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. After attending St. Petersburg Junior College in Florida, the Texas Rangers selected Masset in the 8th round of the 2000 amateur draft. For six years Masset worked his way up through the Rangers minor league affiliates, playing with the Single-A Stockton Ports, Double-A Frisco RoughRiders and Triple-A Oklahoma RedHawks, before his major league debut on June 27, 2006. After a season with the Rangers, Masset was sent to the White Sox along with Jacob Rasner and John Danks, in exchange for Brandon McCarthy and David Paisano.

Fast Facts

1. Born: May 17, 1982
2. Birthplace: St. Petersburg, Florida
3. 2001: Drafted with the Texas Rangers
4. 2006: MLB Debut with the Rangers
5. Attended St. Petersburg Junior College

Strengths

Masset is a versatile pitcher who can start or relieve from the bullpen. He strikes out a lot of batters.[1]

Weaknesses

Masset has not shown the endurance to start on a regular basis.[2]

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