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Kirk Nieuwenhuis
AVG HR RBI
.125 0 1
Team: NY MetsHt / Wt: 6-3 / 215 NFBC ADP: 550.90
Position: CFBorn: 8/7/1987 Birthplace: Santa Monica, California
Bats/Throws: L/R Draft: 3rd Round by Mets (2008)


Latest News
July 4 11:24 PM PT12:24 AM MT1:24 AM CT2:24 AM ET2:24 ET6:24 GMT14:24 CST11:24 PM MST1:24 AM EST1:54 AM VEN10:24 UAE1:24 AM CT-Nieuwenhuis was scratched from the lineup right before the first pitch of Mets' game against Philadelphia on Tuesday because of a bruised right hand.
Analysis: The Mets said Nieuwenhuis was hurt during batting practice. Andres Torres took his place in center field and in the No. 7 spot in the lineup.
June 15 3:24 PM PT4:24 PM MT5:24 PM CT6:24 PM ET18:24 ET22:24 GMT6:24 CST3:24 PM MST5:24 PM EST5:54 PM VEN2:24 UAE (+1)5:24 PM CT-Nieuwenhuis hit a leadoff homer and later connected for a two-run shot as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 9-6 on Thursday.
Analysis: Nieuwenhuis had three hits and scored three runs during Tuesday's first of three straight wins over the Rays. The Mets outscored Tampa Bay 29-9 in the series at Tropicana Field.
June 13 12:38 PM PT1:38 PM MT2:38 PM CT3:38 PM ET15:38 ET19:38 GMT3:38 CST12:38 PM MST2:38 PM EST3:08 PM VEN23:38 UAE2:38 PM CT-Nieuwenhuis matched a career high with three hits in an 11-2 rout of Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.
Analysis: The rookie outfielder, batting .295 this season, was 3 for 19 (.158) over his previous six games.
June 4 3:11 PM PT4:11 PM MT5:11 PM CT6:11 PM ET18:11 ET22:11 GMT6:11 CST3:11 PM MST5:11 PM EST5:41 PM VEN2:11 UAE (+1)5:11 PM CT-Nieuwenhuis had three hits in a win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Analysis: One of them was a home run, bringing Nieuwenhuis' average up to .301.
May 1 12:17 PM PT1:17 PM MT2:17 PM CT3:17 PM ET15:17 ET19:17 GMT3:17 CST12:17 PM MST2:17 PM EST2:47 PM VEN23:17 UAE2:17 PM CT-Nieuwenhuis had two hits in the Mets' 4-3 loss at Houston on Monday.
Analysis: Nieuwenhuis is hitting .375 on the road for the Mets.
Apr. 19 3:47 PM PT4:47 PM MT5:47 PM CT6:47 PM ET18:47 ET22:47 GMT6:47 CST3:47 PM MST5:47 PM EST6:17 PM VEN2:47 UAE (+1)5:47 PM CT-Nieuwenhuis had three hits in Wednesday's 14-6 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: Nieuwenhuis is batting .450 (9 for 20) during a six-game hitting streak.
Apr. 18 10:28 AM PT11:28 AM MT12:28 PM CT1:28 PM ET13:28 ET17:28 GMT1:28 CST10:28 AM MST12:28 PM EST12:58 PM VEN21:28 UAE12:28 PM CT-Nieuwenhuis had two hits in Tuesday's 9-3 loss at Atlanta.
Analysis: Nieuwenhuis is at .3321 through his first 10 big-league games but pitchers may soon figure out the Azusa Pacific product.
Apr. 10 2:55 PM PT3:55 PM MT4:55 PM CT5:55 PM ET17:55 ET21:55 GMT5:55 CST2:55 PM MST4:55 PM EST5:25 PM VEN1:55 UAE (+1)4:55 PM CT-Nieuwenhuis hit his first major league homer for the Mets in Monday's 4-3 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: Nieuwenhuis was called up after newly acquired center fielder Andres Torres re-injured his calf on opening day. The 24-year-old outfielder had two hits in his big league debut Saturday and hit a two-run shot in the fourth inning Monday to tie it at 3.

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