Throughout the 2018/2019 offseason, Marlin Maniac will devote one article each for every player who appeared in the Miami Marlins system for the 2018 season. Every. Single. Player. This is Part 172 of 286. For the first 100, click here.
Austin Kyle Nola was a 6′, 195 lb. shortstop when drafted out of LSU. Born on December 28th, 1989 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was first chosen back in 2009, in the 48th round by the Colorado Rockies.
The Toronto Blue Jays tried to get him with a 31st round pick after his junior season in 2011, but he returned to the Tigers to complete his college eligibility.