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- Full name: Nathan Richard McLouth
- Born: October 28, 1981
- Birthplace: Muskegon, Michigan
- Nickname: Nate
- Height: 5'11"
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Position: Center field
- Bats: Left
- Throws: Right
- High school: Whitehall High School
- Michigan's Co-Mr. Baseball, Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year, and USA Today Honorable Mention All-American in 2000
- Draft year: 2000Official Site of The Pittsburgh Pirates: Nate Mclouth Profile
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Major League Baseball center fielder Nate McLouth plays for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
On February 17, 2009, McLouth and the Pirates agreed to a three-year contract. The signing came just hours before his contract was to go into arbitration.MLB.com: Pirates, McLouth Agree to Multiyear Deal
MLB Career
McLouth made his debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 29, 2005, against the Washington Nationals. On August 23, 2005, McLouth hit his first Major League home run against the St. Louis Cardinals.Official Site of The Pittsburgh Pirates: Nate McLouth ProfileMcLouth spent the entire 2006 season with the Pirates, starting in 41 games. In 2007, McLouth started 53 games in the outfield and lead the Pirates in stolen bases. In 2008, McLouth became the team's everyday starter in centerfield.Official Site of The Pittsburgh Pirates: Nate McLouth Profile
Career Highlights
McLouth got his first Major League hit on August 12, 2005, against Roy Oswalt of the Houston Astros and made his first start two days later. On May 20, 2006, McLouth hit his first career lead-off home run against Jason Johnson of the Cleveland Indians.Official Site of The Pittsburgh Pirates: Nate McLouth Profile He was selected to his first Major League Baseball All-Star Game in 2008.MLB.com: National League All-Star Reserves On November 5, 2008, McLouth earned a Gold Glove award. It was the first time that McLouth has been honored with the award.ESPN.com: Gold Glove Award winners (November 5, 2008)-
Nate McLouth Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Pittsburgh Pirates
- MLB.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 180 lbs.
- Rookie Year: 2005
Nate McLouth Timeline
- 1981: Born on October 28
- 1999: Graduated from Whitehall Sr. High School
- 2000: Drafted in the 25th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates
- 2001: Played for the Hickory Crawdads
- 2002-2003: Played for the Lynchburg Hillcats
- 2004: Played for the Altoona Curve
- 2005: Played for the Indianapolis Indians
- 2005: Made debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 29
- 2005-: Plays for the Pittsburgh Pirates
- 2006: Spent first full season in Major League Baseball
- 2008: Selected to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game

