Nick Neidert is a 6’1”, 180 lb. 21-year-old pitcher from Suwanee, Georgia. Born on November 20th, 1996, he was chosen in the second round of the 2015 draft by the Seattle Mariners, with the 60th overall selection out of Peachtree High School. The Marlins got him along with current #14 organizational prospect Christopher Torres in exchange for Dee Gordon and some international slot money on December 7th.
After his selection, Neidert joined the rotation with the Arizona League Mariners, in the rookie-level AZL. In 11 starts he posted an 0-2 record, with a 1.