Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Nick Mears was born October 7, 1996, in Sacramento, California. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

Mears played college baseball at Sacramento City College. He signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

Mears was called up to the majors for the first time on August 8, 2020, and made his major league debut that night, pitching 1 inning of 1 run ball against the Detroit Tigers.

Mears began the 2021 season at the Alternate Training Site and joined the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians when their season began in May. Recalled to the Pirates for the first time on May 26, he didn't make an appearance until his fourth stint with the major league team, which began on July 20.