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			{{short description\|American baseball player (born 1981)}}
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			{{Infobox baseball biography
	\|name=Nate McLouth		\|name=Nate McLouth
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	\|debutdate=June 29		\|debutdate=June 29
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	'''Nathan ~~"Nate"~~ Richard McLouth''' (born October 28, 1981) is an ] professional ] ] ~~for~~ ~~the~~ ]. ~~He has also played~~ for the ] ~~and~~ ]~~. Primarily a~~ ]~~, McLouth bats from the left side~~ and ~~throws~~ ~~from the right~~. He is ~~{{convert\|5\|ft\|11\|in}}~~ ~~tall~~ ~~and~~ ~~weighs {{convert\|185\|lb\|kg}}~~.		'''Nathan Richard McLouth''' (born October 28, 1981) is an American former professional ] ]. He has played in ] (MLB) for the ], ], ] and ]. He was primarily a ].

			==Amateur career==
			Nathan Richard McLouth was born in ], on October 28, 1981, as the oldest of Rick and Pam McLouth's three sons.<ref name="ppg2008">{{cite news\|last1=Kovacevic\|first1=Dejan\|title=Worth the wait: Inside the McLouth breakout\|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2008/05/06/Worth-the-wait-Inside-the-McLouth-breakout/stories/200805060188\|access-date=June 6, 2016\|work=Pittsburgh Post Gazette\|date=May 6, 2008}}</ref> His brothers are Jake and Christopher.<ref name="mlivemoyes">{{cite news\|last1=Moyes\|first1=Jim\|title=Whitehall's Nate McLouth getting healthy, looking for next big-league opportunity as a free agent\|url=http://www.mlive.com/sports/muskegon/index.ssf/2011/11/whitehalls_nate_mclouth_gettin.html\|access-date=June 6, 2016\|publisher=Booth Newspapers\|date=November 2, 2011}}</ref> McLouth attended ], where he was coached by Warren Zweigle.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Means\|first1=Greg\|title=McLouth gets call to Majors\|url=http://www.shorelinemedia.net/white_lake_beacon/archives/mclouth-gets-call-to-majors/article_fe0dcb74-e586-52df-9013-38b127f1f475.html\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=White Lake Beacon\|date=July 2, 2005}}</ref> During his high school baseball career, McLouth stole 180 bases in 181 attempts.<ref name="homecoming">{{cite news\|last1=Grupp\|first1=John\|title=Anticipated homecoming\|url=http://triblive.com/sports/pirates/1791818-85/mclouth-grew-michigan-tigers-detroit-pirates-nate-state-comerica-weekend\|access-date=June 6, 2016\|work=Pittsburgh Tribune Review\|date=May 18, 2012}}</ref> McLouth was named USA Today Honorable Mention All American in 1999,<ref>{{cite news\|title=1999 All-USA honorable mention\|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/preps/baseball/99sbs2.htm\|access-date=June 6, 2016\|work=USA Today\|date=June 29, 1999}}</ref> followed by Michigan's Co-Mr. Baseball,<ref>{{cite news\|title=Nate McLouth reassigned by Pittsburgh Pirates\|url=http://www.mlive.com/sports/muskegon/index.ssf/2012/05/nate_mclouth_reassigned_by_pit.html\|access-date=June 6, 2016\|work=Muskegon Chronicle\|date=May 30, 2012}}</ref> and the state's Gatorade Player of the Year in 2000.<ref name="homecoming"/> He committed to attend the ].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Pittsburgh signs 6-foot-11 Young\|url=http://amarillo.com/stories/2000/08/30/spo_pittsburgh.shtml\|access-date=June 6, 2016\|work=Amarillo Globe News\|agency=Associated Press\|date=August 30, 2000}}</ref>

	==Professional career==		==Professional career==
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	===Pittsburgh Pirates ~~(2005-2009)~~===		===Pittsburgh Pirates===
			McLouth was selected by the ] in the 25th round of the ].<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Simpson\|first1=Allan\|title=Pittsburgh pirates Young from Princeton\|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/online/draft/0829young.html\|access-date=June 6, 2016\|work=Baseball America\|date=August 29, 2000}}</ref> He opted to sign with Pittsburgh for $500,000, rather than attend college.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Arizona Fall League Notebook: Nate McLouth\|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/2004afl/041025afl.html\|access-date=June 6, 2016\|work=Baseball America\|date=October 25, 2004}}</ref>
	After graduating from ], where he stole 179 bases in 180 attempts in his high school career, McLouth was selected by the Pirates in the 25th round of the ]. McLouth would have been chosen much sooner (namely by the very interested ]), but many scouts believed that he had a firm commitment to the ]. McLouth was named Michigan's Co-Mr. Baseball, Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year, and USA Today Honorable Mention All American in 2000. After an encouraging debut in full-season ball with the ], he struggled with the high-A ] in 2002. McLouth rebounded with a strong season at that same level in 2003, however, earning a spot on the league's All-Star team. McLouth continued to advance steadily through the minors, and on June 29, 2005, he made his major league debut. As a result of an injury to starting center fielder ], McLouth received a substantial amount of playing time through the end of the season. In 109 at-bats, he compiled a .257 batting average, a .305 on base percentage, and a .450 slugging percentage. McLouth made the Pittsburgh Pirates 2006 opening day lineup as a backup outfielder, sending outfielder ] to start the year in Triple-A. McLouth entered spring training 2008 in a competition with teammate ] for the starting job as the team's center fielder. McLouth batted over .300 in the preseason and won the job. He began the ] with a 19-game hitting streak, 20 dating back to 2007, which ended on April 22nd. McLouth then struggled for the first three weeks of May. However, after seeing his batting average drop to a season low of .298 on May 21st, McLouth rebounded with a four-hit performance the next day against the ]. McLouth was selected as a reserve to represent the Pirates in the ], and was among the league leaders in various offensive categories. He also made a clutch throw from center field in the 10th inning to catcher ] for an out at the plate that cut down the potential game-winning run for the American League. Martin later commented that Nate's throw was "perfect". He also led off an inning with an infield single, and in his final at-bat, with the game tied, he hit a long fly ball that was caught just {{convert\|3\|ft\|m}} in front of the ]. In a July 28th game against the ], McLouth hit a home run that soared over the right field grandstand of ] and landed in the ] (443 ft from homeplate).McLouth received the 2008 ] as "the Pirates player who best exemplifies the standard of excellence achieved by Clemente." McLouth was second in NL outfielder fielding percentage to ] in 2008, and was awarded the ] for the outfield for his performance.<ref>{{cite news \|first= Paul\|last= Meyer\|title= Pirates' McLouth rewarded for defensive excellence\|url= http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08311/925824-13.stm?cmpid=sports.xml\|publisher= ''Pittsburgh Post-Gazette''\|date= 2008-11-06\|accessdate=2008-11-06}}</ref> McLouth also led the league in doubles in 2008 with 46. Although not a prolific base stealer, he has been extremely successful when he has attempted to steal. Through 2008, he had been successful in 57 of 62 career attempts, a success rate of .919 (] holds the all-time career record for a player with 300 or more career attempts at .881<ref>http://www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_stba.shtml</ref>).

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			After an encouraging debut in full-season ball with the ],<ref>{{cite news\|title=Whitehall native turns heads with 'Mcbat'\|url=http://www.shorelinemedia.net/white_lake_beacon/archives/whitehall-native-turns-heads-with-mcbat/article_ded0456f-a60a-5a7c-b5a5-dabf65d9f88d.html\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=White Lake Beacon\|date=November 26, 2001}}</ref> he struggled with the high-A ] in 2002.<ref>{{cite news\|title=McLouth's play improves at advanced Class A level\|url=http://www.shorelinemedia.net/white_lake_beacon/archives/mclouth-s-play-improves-at-advanced-class-a-level/article_093844f3-420c-55d5-b88d-bd3b030cc509.html\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=White Lake Beacon\|date=July 15, 2002}}</ref> McLouth rebounded with a strong season at that same level in 2003, however, earning a spot on the league's All-Star team.<ref name="ppg2008"/>

			McLouth continued to advance steadily through the minors, and on June 29, 2005, he made his major league debut,<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Kendra\|first1=Tom\|title=Whitehall's Nate McLouth would love to make up for miserable season with a memorable postseason\|url=http://www.mlive.com/sports/muskegon/index.ssf/2010/10/whitehalls_nate_mclouth_would.html\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|publisher=Booth Newspapers\|date=October 7, 2010}}</ref> only a day after he was named an ] All-Star.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Wagner\|first1=John\|title=IL Notebook - June 28\|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050628&content_id=13249&vkey=news_l117&fext=.jsp&sid=l117\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|publisher=MILB.com\|date=June 28, 2005}}</ref> As a result of an injury to starting center fielder ], McLouth received a substantial amount of playing time through the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Pirates place unhappy Duffy on restricted list\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=2450019\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|agency=Associated Press\|work=ESPN.com\|date=May 18, 2006}}</ref> In 109 at-bats, he compiled a .257 batting average, a .305 on-base percentage, and a .450 slugging percentage. McLouth made the Pittsburgh Pirates 2006 opening day lineup as a backup outfielder, sending outfielder ] to start the year in Triple-A.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Hiill\|first1=Justice B.\|title=Pirates keep McLouth, Capps\|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060331&content_id=51642&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|publisher=MILB.com\|date=March 31, 2006}}</ref> At the start of the 2007 season, McLouth changed his uniform number from 59 to 3.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Kovacevic\|first1=Dejan\|title=Pirates Notebook: Waner's family embraces number retirement\|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2007/04/13/Pirates-Notebook-Waner-s-family-embraces-number-retirement/stories/200704130213\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=Pittsburgh Post Gazette\|date=April 13, 2007}}</ref>
	===Atlanta Braves (2009-2011)===
	After playing 45 games with the Pirates to start the ], McLouth was traded to the ] for prospects ], ] and ] on June 3, 2009.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090603&content_id=5127838&vkey=pr_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl\|title=Braves Acquire Outfielder Nate McLouth from Pittsburgh\|accessdate=2009-11-18\|date=2009-06-03 \|publisher=]}}</ref> McLouth, who wore the number 13 while playing for the ], retained the number for the ]. On December 2, 2009 McLouth forfeited his jersey number to new teammate ]. Wagner had worn the number 13 since his Major League debut in 1995. McLouth accordingly switched his number to 24, previously worn on the Braves roster by ]. He returned to wearing number 13 for the ] after Wagner retired following the ]. After joining the club, McLouth played 84 games for the Braves in 2009. His performance for the Braves consisted of a .257 batting average, 87 hits, 11 home runs, and 12 stolen bases. With only five ]s with his stint as a Pirate, McLouth eclipsed that number in his first season as a Brave, being thrown out six times. The 2010 season proved to be one of the worst seasons offensively for McLouth. In the first two weeks of Spring Training, McLouth collected only one hit in 22 at-bats with ten strikeouts. One highlight occurred on June 5th, when McLouth collected his 500th Major League hit. McLouth was placed on the disabled list on June 9 after a collision in right-center with right fielder ] at ]. While Heyward remained uninjured, McLouth experienced concussion-like symptoms for several weeks. After returning from the injury in July, McLouth faced a horrible slump that warranted him being demoted to the ], the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Showing improvement, McLouth was recalled to the Majors on August 31st. His first thirteen games after returning saw him go 11 for 33 at the plate, a drastic improvement over the rest of the season. In the final ten games of the season, however, McLouth reverted to lowly stats, only going 4 for 24 at the plate. As a consequence, McLouth lost his roster spot to ] for the ] against the ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.talkingchop.com/2010/10/19/1761021/braves-2010-season-in-review-nate-mclouth\|title=Braves 2010 Season In Review: Nate McLouth\|work=Talking Chop\|date=October 19, 2010}}</ref> McLouth spent much of the 2011 season on the disabled list. Feeling significant discomfort in his left oblique, McLouth was placed on the 15-day disabled list on May 23 and replaced on the roster by ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110523&content_id=19456256&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb\|title=McLouth lands on DL with oblique discomfort\|work=MLB.com\|date=May 23, 2011}}</ref> He remained on the disabled list until June 19th. McLouth hit a solo home run on July 17th in the bottom of the eighth inning against the season\|Washington Nationals]] to tie the game at eight. With what proved to be his last home run as an Atlanta Brave, it was only his fourth home run of the season and the first home run he had hit since May 4th. McLouth was again placed on the disabled list on July 29th for a lower abdominal strain. On August 5th, it was revealed that McLouth had a sports hernia and would be out at least six weeks.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/6837950/atlanta-braves-nate-mclouth-sports-hernia-surgery-least-six-weeks\|title=Nate McLouth out at least six weeks\|work=ESPN.com\|date=August 5, 2011}}</ref> He would not make another Major League appearance on the season. McLouth exited the 2011 season as a free agent. On October 31, the Braves declined the option on McLouth, effectively ending his stint with the Braves.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111031&content_id=25850036&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl\|title=Braves pick up option on Hinske, not McLouth\|work=atlantabraves.com\|date=October 31, 2011}}</ref> In parts of three seasons in Atlanta, McLouth hit .229 with 44 doubles, 21 home runs, and 76 RBI's in 250 games.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111206&content_id=26109376&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit\|title=McLouth returns to Pirates for 2012 season\|work=MLB.com\|date=December 7, 2011}}</ref>

			McLouth entered spring training 2008 in a competition with teammate ] for the starting job as the team's center fielder.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Meyer\|first1=Paul\|title=Spring Training: Morgan/McLouth competition may not be either/or situation\|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2008/03/20/Spring-Training-Morgan-McLouth-competition-may-not-be-either-or-situation/stories/200803200384\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=Pittsburgh Post Gazette\|date=March 20, 2008}}</ref> McLouth began the ] with a 19-game hitting streak, 20 dating back to 2007,<ref>{{cite news\|title=McLouth extends hit streak to MLB-best 20 games; Marlins pound Morris\|url=http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=280421123\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=ESPN.com\|date=April 22, 2008}}{{dead link\|date=July 2024\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref> which ended on April 22.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Nady, Pirates end Marlins' three-game winning streak\|url=http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=280422123\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|agency=Associated Press\|work=ESPN.com\|date=April 22, 2008}}{{dead link\|date=July 2024\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref> McLouth recorded his first career four-hit performance on May 22 against the ].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Nady, Bay homer as Pirates avoid sweep with win vs. Brewers\|url=http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=280522123\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|agency=Associated Press\|work=ESPN.com\|date=May 22, 2008}}{{dead link\|date=July 2024\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref> McLouth was selected as a reserve to represent the Pirates in the ],<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Meyer\|first1=Paul\|title=McLouth selected as NL All-Star reserve\|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2008/07/07/McLouth-selected-as-NL-All-Star-reserve/stories/200807070099\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette\|date=July 7, 2008}}</ref> and was among the league leaders in various offensive categories. He also made a clutch throw from center field in the 10th inning to catcher ] for an out at the plate that cut down ], the potential game-winning run for the American League.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Stark\|first1=Jayson\|author-link1=Jayson Stark\|title=This All-Star Game almost didn't count\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/allstar08/columns/story?id=3491429&columnist=stark_jayson\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=ESPN.com\|date=July 16, 2008}}</ref> In his final at-bat, with the game tied, McLouth hit a long fly ball that was caught on the right field warning track.<ref name="mlivemoyes"/> The game eventually went fifteen innings before the American League won 4-3 on a sacrifice fly.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Nightengale\|first1=Bob\|last2=Antonen\|first2=Mel\|title=American League survives N.Y. marathon with 15-inning win\|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/allstar/2008-07-15-all-star-game_N.htm\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=USA Today\|date=July 17, 2008}}</ref>
	===Second stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates (2012)===
	On December 7, 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed McLouth to a one-year, $1.75 million contract with $450,000 in performance-based incentives. Commenting on the signing, McLouth stated, "It's a no-brainer" and that it was "the easiest decision I've ever made in my life." When asked to reflect on his tenure as an Atlanta Brave, McLouth noted, "To struggle performance-wise as much as I did and to have the injuries that I did, it was tough. I'm not going to lie. The past couple years were very, very difficult personally."<ref>{{cite news\|title=Pirates bring back Nate McLouth with one-year deal\|url=http://aol.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2011-12-07/pirates-bring-back-nate-mclouth-with-one-year-deal\|accessdate=December 7, 2011\|newspaper=]\|date=December 7, 2011}}</ref> However, after hitting .140 with 18 strikeouts and 2 RBI, on May 25, 2012, McLouth was designated for assignment.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://mlb.sbnation.com/2012/5/25/3043650/nate-mclouth-pirates-release-roster \|title=Pirates DFA One-Season Wonder Nate McLouth \|work=Baseball Nation \|first=Rob \|last=Neyer \|date=May 25, 2012}}</ref> ] was recalled to fill the roster spot.

			In a July 28 game against the ], McLouth hit a home run that soared over the right field grandstand of ] and landed in the ] (448 ft from home plate).<ref>{{cite news\|title=Pirates rally to end Rockies' five-game winning streak\|url=http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=280728123\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090108180122/http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=280728123\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=January 8, 2009\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|agency=Associated Press\|work=ESPN.com\|date=July 28, 2008}}</ref> McLouth received the 2008 ] as "the Pirates player who best exemplifies the standard of excellence achieved by Clemente." McLouth was second in NL outfielder fielding percentage to ] in 2008, and was awarded the ] for the outfield for his performance.<ref>{{cite news \|first= Paul\|last= Meyer\|title= Pirates' McLouth rewarded for defensive excellence\|url= http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08311/925824-13.stm\|newspaper= Pittsburgh Post-Gazette\|date= November 6, 2008\|access-date=November 6, 2008}}</ref> McLouth also led the league in doubles in 2008 with 46.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Eddy\|first1=Matt\|title=Braves Acquire All-Star Nate McLouth For Three Young Players\|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/majors/trade-central/2009/268293.html\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=Baseball America\|date=June 3, 2009}}</ref>
	===Baltimore Orioles (2012-present)===
	The ] signed McLouth to a minor-league contract on June 5, 2012 and has since been called up to the Orioles. McLouth lined a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth to score ] to defeat the ] on Wednesday, September 12th. The victory kept the Orioles tied with the ] for first and increased their wild-card lead over the Rays to three games.

			===Atlanta Braves===
	McLouth finished the season with a .268/.342/.435 batting line with 7 HR, 18 RBI and 12 SB in 236 plate appearances for the Orioles. In the Orioles 5-1 victory over the Rangers in the first ever ], McLouth went 1 for 4 with 2 RBI, a SB and a run scored. McLouth went 7-for-22 (.318) with 1 HR, 3 RBI and 2 SB against the Yankees in the ] which the Orioles lost 3 games to 2.
			After playing 45 games with the Pirates to start the ], McLouth was traded to the ] for prospects ], ] and ] on June 3, 2009.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090603&content_id=5127838&vkey=pr_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090609065828/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090603&content_id=5127838&vkey=pr_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 9, 2009\|title=Braves Acquire Outfielder Nate McLouth from Pittsburgh\|access-date=November 18, 2009\|date=June 3, 2009 \|work=]}}</ref> McLouth, who wore the number 13 while playing for the ],<ref>{{cite news\|title=Pirates light candle, vent frustration\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=4233488\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=ESPN.com\|date=June 5, 2009}}</ref> retained the number for the ]. On December 2, 2009 McLouth forfeited his jersey number to new teammate ]. Wagner had worn the number 13 since his Major League debut in 1995. McLouth accordingly switched his number to 24,<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Vedder\|first1=Steve\|title=Whitehall's Nate McLouth hopes Braves contend in first full season with team\|url=http://www.mlive.com/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2010/02/whitehalls_nate_mclouth_hopes.html\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|publisher=Booth Newspapers\|date=February 22, 2010}}</ref> previously worn on the Braves roster by ]. He returned to wearing number 13 for the ] after Wagner retired following the ].{{citation needed\|date=December 2013}}

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	On December 5, 2012, the Orioles reportedly resigned McLouth to a one-year agreement for the ]. The deal is reportedly worth $2 million dollars, with a potential additional $500,000 for 500 plate appearances. Over the first third (54 games) of the 2013 season, McLouth led the league in stolen bases with 17 in 18 attempts, and hit for a .304 average.
			After joining the club, McLouth played 84 games for the Braves in 2009. His performance for the Braves consisted of a .257 batting average, 11 home runs, and 36 runs batted in.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=O'Brien\|first1=David\|title=McLouth disappointed by inconsistency\|url=http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/mclouth-disappointed-by-inconsistency/nQX3M/\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\|date=October 4, 2009}}</ref> The 2010 season proved to be one of the worst seasons offensively for McLouth. One highlight occurred on June 5, when McLouth collected his 500th Major League hit.<ref>{{cite AV media\|title=McLouth's 500th career hit\|url=http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/6479266/v8725101/atllad-mclouth-records-his-500th-career-hit\|publisher=MLB.com\|date=June 6, 2010}}</ref> McLouth suffered a toe injury and missed a game on June 7 after colliding with the outfield wall at ].<ref>{{cite news\|title=McLouth scratched with injured toe\|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/10929856/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625170816/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/10929856/\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 25, 2016\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=MLB.com\|date=June 7, 2010}}</ref> Four days later, he was placed on the disabled list after reporting concussion-like symptoms as a result of a collision with right fielder ].<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Bowman\|first1=Mark\|title=McLouth heads to DL; Infante also ailing\|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/11070454/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625165412/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/11070454/\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 25, 2016\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=MLB.com\|date=June 11, 2010}}</ref> After returning from the injury in July,<ref>{{cite news\|title=McLouth to be activated Wednesday\|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/12433096\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625170205/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/12433096\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 25, 2016\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=MLB.com\|date=July 20, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=Blanco impresses before being sent down\|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/12484194/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625165517/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/12484194/\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 25, 2016\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=MLB.com\|date=July 21, 2010}}</ref> McLouth faced a horrible slump that warranted his demotion to the ], the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Kerzel\|first1=Pete\|title=Struggling McLouth sent down to Triple-A\|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/12679260\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625163321/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/12679260\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 25, 2016\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=MLB.com\|date=July 27, 2010}}</ref> Showing improvement, McLouth was recalled to the Majors on August 31.<ref>{{cite news\|title=McLouth activated, added to 25-man roster\|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/14144066/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625165308/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/14144066/\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 25, 2016\|access-date=June 6, 2010\|work=MLB.com\|date=August 31, 2010}}</ref> In his first twelve games after returning, McLouth hit for a .367 batting average,<ref>{{cite news\|last1=O'Brien\|first1=David\|title=Hot-hitting McLouth homers in Braves' win over Mets\|url=http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/hot-hitting-mclouth-homers-in-braves-win-over-mets/nQkLw/\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\|date=September 18, 2010}}</ref> a drastic improvement over the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Walton\|first1=Carroll Rogers\|title=Nate McLouth making a comeback in center field\|url=http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/nate-mclouth-making-a-comeback-in-center-field/nQkJX/\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\|date=September 16, 2010}}</ref> As a result, he made a short-term return to the starting lineup.<ref>{{cite news\|title=McLouth bolsters Braves' outfield with D\|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/14838874/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625164454/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/14838874/\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 25, 2016\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=MLB.com\|date=September 19, 2010}}</ref> Nearer the end of the season, McLouth began to struggle again.<ref name="diazcox">{{cite news\|title=Diaz gets nod in left, as well as Cox's confidence\|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/15496430\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625163524/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/15496430\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 25, 2016\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=MLB.com\|date=October 7, 2010}}</ref> Despite the rocky season, McLouth made the Braves playoff roster,<ref>{{cite news\|title=Postseason roster has 7 rookies, but no Saito\|url=http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/Postseason-roster-has-7-rookies-but-no-Saito-35478019-100810\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=Fox Sports\|date=October 8, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|last1=Bowman\|first1=Mark\|title=Saito out; Braves go with seven rookies in NLDS\|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/15477876/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625170712/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/15477876/\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 25, 2016\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=MLB.com\|date=October 7, 2010}}</ref> and was projected to start in left field against the ] in the ].<ref>{{cite news\|author=Bill Shaikin\|title=National League division series: Atlanta vs. San Francisco\|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-oct-04-la-sp-giants-braves-advance-20101005-story.html\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=Los Angeles Times\|date=October 4, 2010}}</ref> However, ] started game one in his place.<ref name="diazcox"/>

			McLouth spent much of the 2011 season on the disabled list. Feeling significant discomfort in his left oblique, McLouth was placed on the 15-day disabled list on May 23 and replaced on the roster by ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/19456256\|title=McLouth lands on DL with oblique discomfort\|work=MLB.com\|date=May 23, 2011}}</ref> He remained on the disabled list until June 19.<ref>{{cite news\|title=McLouth activated off DL, starts in left field\|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/20720352/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625170303/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/20720352/\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 25, 2016\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=MLB.com\|date=June 19, 2011}}</ref> McLouth hit a solo home run on July 17 in the bottom of the eighth inning against the ] to tie the game at eight.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Odum\|first1=Charles\|title=Nationals blow 4-run lead, lose to Braves 9-8\|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2011/jul/17/nationals-blow-4-run-lead-lose-to-braves-9-8/\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=San Diego Union-Tribune\|agency=Associated Press\|date=July 17, 2011}}</ref> McLouth was again placed on the disabled list on July 29 for a lower abdominal strain. On August 5, it was revealed that McLouth had a sports hernia and would be out at least six weeks.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/6837950/atlanta-braves-nate-mclouth-sports-hernia-surgery-least-six-weeks\|title=Nate McLouth out at least six weeks\|work=ESPN.com\|date=August 5, 2011}}</ref> He would not make another Major League appearance on the season. McLouth exited the 2011 season as a free agent. On October 31, the Braves declined the option on McLouth, effectively ending his stint with the Braves.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/25850036\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305201857/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/25850036\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=March 5, 2016\|title=Braves pick up option on Hinske, not McLouth\|work=MLB.com\|date=October 31, 2011}}</ref> In parts of three seasons in Atlanta, McLouth hit .229 with 44 doubles, 21 home runs, and 76 RBIs in 250 games.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://m.pirates.mlb.com/news/article/26109376\|title=McLouth returns to Pirates for 2012 season\|work=MLB.com\|date=December 7, 2011\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629105036/http://m.pirates.mlb.com/news/article/26109376\|archive-date=June 29, 2016\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

			===Second stint with the Pirates===
			On December 7, 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed McLouth to a one-year, $1.75 million contract with $450,000 in performance-based incentives. Commenting on the signing, McLouth stated, "It's a no-brainer" and that it was "the easiest decision I've ever made in my life." When asked to reflect on his tenure as an Atlanta Brave, McLouth noted, "To struggle performance-wise as much as I did and to have the injuries that I did, it was tough. I'm not going to lie. The past couple years were very, very difficult personally."<ref>{{cite news\|title=Pirates add Erik Bedard, Nate McLouth\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/7328029/pittsburgh-pirates-sign-lefty-erik-bedard-outfielder-nate-mclouth\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|agency=Associated Press\|work=ESPN.com\|date=December 7, 2011}}</ref>

			After hitting .140 with 18 strikeouts and 2 RBI, on May 25, 2012, McLouth was designated for assignment.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Singer\|first1=Tom\|title=Pirates part ways with slumping McLouth\|url=http://m.pirates.mlb.com/news/article/32210570/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625170056/http://m.pirates.mlb.com/news/article/32210570/\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 25, 2016\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=MLB.com\|date=May 25, 2012}}</ref>

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			===Baltimore Orioles===
			The ] signed McLouth to a minor-league contract on June 5, 2012 and he was later called up to the major leagues on August 4.<ref>{{cite news\|title=McLouth inks Minors deal with Orioles\|url=http://m.orioles.mlb.com/news/article/32811280/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625141518/http://m.orioles.mlb.com/news/article/32811280/\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 25, 2016\|access-date=June 6, 2016\|work=MLB.com\|date=June 5, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|last1=Encina\|first1=Eduardo A.\|title=Orioles purchase contract of outfielder Nate McLouth, designate Endy Chavez for assignment\|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/08/04/orioles-purchase-contract-of-outfielder-nate-mclouth-designate-endy-chavez-for-assignment/\|access-date=June 6, 2016\|work=Baltimore Sun\|date=August 4, 2012}}</ref> McLouth lined a walk-off single in the ninth inning to score ], to defeat the ] on September 12. The victory kept the Orioles tied with the ] for first and increased their wild-card lead over the Rays to three games.<ref>{{cite AV media\|title=McLouth's walk-off single\|url=http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/6479266/v24722245/tbbal-mclouth-walks-off-with-an-rbi-single\|access-date=June 6, 2016\|publisher=MLB.com\|date=September 12, 2012}}</ref>

			McLouth finished the season with a .268/.342/.435 batting line with 7 home runs, 18 RBI and 12 stolen bases in 236 plate appearances for the Orioles.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Brandenburg\|first1=Scott\|title=Whitehall native Nate McLouth happy to be back in Baltimore\|url=http://www.mlive.com/sports/muskegon/index.ssf/2012/12/whitehall_native_nate_mclouth_1.html\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|publisher=Booth Newspapers\|date=December 5, 2012}}</ref> In the Orioles' 5–1 victory over the Rangers in the first ever ], McLouth went 1-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored. McLouth went 7-for-22 (.318) with one home run, 3 RBI and two stolen bases against the Yankees in the ] which the Orioles lost three games to two. ''The Baltimore Sun'' later described McLouth as "the only one who brought his bat to the postseason."<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-which-pending-free-agents-will-they-attempt-to-keep-20121016,0,2576718.photo\|title=The big three...Which pending free agents will they attempt to keep?\|work=]\|date=October 16, 2012\|access-date=February 18, 2014}}</ref>

			On December 5, 2012, the Orioles re-signed McLouth to a one-year agreement for the ]. The deal was worth $2 million, with a potential additional $500,000 for 500 plate appearances.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Connolly\|first1=Dan\|title=Orioles agree with outfielder Nate McLouth on a one-year deal\|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-orioles-resign-outfielder-nate-mclouth-to-oneyear-deal-20121205-story.html\|access-date=June 6, 2016\|work=Baltimore Sun\|date=December 5, 2012}}</ref> Over the course of the season, McLouth successfully stole 19 consecutive bases before being tagged out by ] on June 13, 2013. This was the third longest such streak in franchise history.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Gallen\|first1=Daniel\|title=Nate McLouth's stolen base streak comes to an end on disputed call\|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2013/06/12/nate-mclouths-stolen-base-streak-comes-to-an-end-on-disputed-call/\|access-date=June 6, 2016\|work=Baltimore Sun\|date=June 12, 2013}}</ref>

			McLouth hit the 100th home run of his career on September 24, 2013, off ] pitcher ].<ref name="wapowagner"/><ref>{{cite news\|title=Blue Jays eliminate Orioles with 3-2 win\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=330924101\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|agency=Associated Press\|work=ESPN.com\|date=September 24, 2013}}</ref>

			===Washington Nationals===
			On December 12, 2013, McLouth signed a 2-year deal worth $10.75 million with a $6.75 million team option for 2016 with the Washington Nationals.<ref>{{cite news\|author-link1=Jerry Crasnick\|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/10092530/nate-mclouth-washington-nationals-agree-two-years-1075m\|title=Nats give Nate McLouth $10.75M\|last1=Crasnick\|first1=Jerry\|work=ESPN.com\|date=December 6, 2013\|access-date=December 6, 2013}}</ref> McLouth hurt his shoulder on an attempted diving catch on July 28, and was placed on the 15-day disabled list in August.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Popper\|first1=Daniel\|title=McLouth lands on DL with shoulder inflammation\|url=http://m.nationals.mlb.com/news/article/87970012/mclouth-lands-on-dl-with-shoulder-inflammation\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=MLB.com\|date=August 4, 2014\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625164549/http://m.nationals.mlb.com/news/article/87970012/mclouth-lands-on-dl-with-shoulder-inflammation\|archive-date=June 25, 2016\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|last1=Popper\|first1=Daniel\|title=Nationals recall Souza from Triple-A Syracuse\|url=http://m.nationals.mlb.com/news/article/87970084/nationals-recall-souza-from-triple-a-syracuse\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=MLB.com\|date=August 4, 2014\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625162827/http://m.nationals.mlb.com/news/article/87970084/nationals-recall-souza-from-triple-a-syracuse\|archive-date=June 25, 2016\|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was later diagnosed with a torn labrum and underwent surgery on August 21, necessitating a move to the 60-day disabled list.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Ladson\|first1=Bill\|title=Shoulder injury knocks McLouth out for season\|url=http://m.nationals.mlb.com/news/article/90396294\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=MLB.com\|date=August 19, 2014\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625163423/http://m.nationals.mlb.com/news/article/90396294\|archive-date=June 25, 2016\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=Washington Nationals - TeamReport\|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/bbo-nationals-teamreport-idUSMTZEA9FX4BHIE20140915\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=Reuters\|date=September 14, 2014}}</ref> McLouth missed the remainder of the season, and began 2015 on the 15-day disabled list.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Ladson\|first1=Bill\|title=Nationals set 25-man roster; Uggla included\|url=http://m.nationals.mlb.com/news/article/116487312/washington-nationals-set-25-man-roster-dan-uggla-included\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=MLB.com\|date=April 4, 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625164254/http://m.nationals.mlb.com/news/article/116487312/washington-nationals-set-25-man-roster-dan-uggla-included\|archive-date=June 25, 2016\|url-status=dead}}</ref> In June, the Nationals again moved McLouth to the 60-day disabled list.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Curry\|first1=Brandon\|title=Nats get Carpenter from Yanks for prospect\|url=http://m.nationals.mlb.com/news/article/129977672/nats-get-david-carpenter-from-yanks-for-prospect\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150614014238/http://m.nationals.mlb.com/news/article/129977672/nats-get-david-carpenter-from-yanks-for-prospect\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 14, 2015\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=MLB.com\|date=June 11, 2015}}</ref> He missed the entire season, and became a free agent in November.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Fordin\|first1=Spencer\|title=Janssen, McLouth hit free-agent market\|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/156456204/nate-mclouth-casey-janssen-are-free-agents\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|work=MLB.com\|date=November 4, 2015}}</ref>

			==Personal life==
			McLouth married Lindsay Rolen in February 2009.They, their two sons and two dogs live in ] during the offseason.<ref name="mlivemoyes"/><ref name="wapowagner">{{cite news\|last1=Wagner\|first1=James\|title=Nate McLouth's career has taken him from all-star to Class AAA to a talented Nats outfield\|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/nate-mclouths-career-has-taken-him-from-all-star-to-class-aaa-to-a-talented-nats-outfield/2014/03/06/a484e586-a57b-11e3-a5fa-55f0c77bf39c_story.html\|access-date=June 6, 2016\|newspaper=Washington Post\|date=March 6, 2014}}</ref> He is a devout Christian.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Nate McLouth: Faith in Center Field\|url=http://www1.cbn.com/700club/nate-mclouth-faith-center-field\|access-date=June 7, 2016\|publisher=Christian Broadcasting Network \|url-status=live \|date=2010\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220810173044/http://www1.cbn.com/content/nate-mclouth-faith-center-field \|archive-date=2022-08-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|last1=Connolly\|first1=Dan\|title=Nate McLouth has found success by just being Nate McLouth\|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/09/29/nate-mclouth-has-found-success-by-just-being-nate-mclouth/\|access-date=June 6, 2016\|work=Baltimore Sun\|date=September 20, 2012}}</ref>

			McLouth is fluent in Spanish. ], McLouth's teammate in 2012 and 2013, calls him the best American Spanish speaker he has ever heard, while 2013 teammate ] jokingly suggested that McLouth is using a false identity and was actually born in the Dominican Republic.<ref name="remezcla">{{cite news\|title=Video Surfaces of Retired MLB Player Nate McLouth Speaking Near-Perfect Dominican Spanish\|url=http://remezcla.com/lists/culture/nate-mclouth-near-perfect-dominican-spanish/
			\|access-date=March 7, 2018\|work=Remezcla\|date=March 6, 2018}}</ref> McLouth chose to study Spanish instead of German in high school even though his grandmother was from Germany.<ref>{{cite AV media \|people= \|date=June 20, 2013 \|title=McClouth's Spanish brings clubhouse together \|type= \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReDF79T4fcM \|access-date=March 12, 2022 \|format=Video \|location= \|publisher=] \|id= \|oclc= }}</ref>

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American baseball player (born 1981)

Baseball player

Nate McLouth
McLouth with the Washington Nationals in 2014
Outfielder
Born: (1981-10-28) October 28, 1981 (age 43) Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.
Batted: LeftThrew: Right
MLB debut
June 29, 2005, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
August 1, 2014, for the Washington Nationals
MLB statistics
Batting average	.247
Home runs	101
Runs batted in	333
Stats at Baseball Reference

Teams
Pittsburgh Pirates (2005–2009) Atlanta Braves (2009–2011) Pittsburgh Pirates (2012) Baltimore Orioles (2012–2013) Washington Nationals (2014)
Career highlights and awards
All-Star (2008) Gold Glove Award (2008)

Nathan Richard McLouth (born October 28, 1981) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals. He was primarily a center fielder.

Amateur career

Nathan Richard McLouth was born in Muskegon, Michigan, on October 28, 1981, as the oldest of Rick and Pam McLouth's three sons. His brothers are Jake and Christopher. McLouth attended Whitehall Sr. High School, where he was coached by Warren Zweigle. During his high school baseball career, McLouth stole 180 bases in 181 attempts. McLouth was named USA Today Honorable Mention All American in 1999, followed by Michigan's Co-Mr. Baseball, and the state's Gatorade Player of the Year in 2000. He committed to attend the University of Michigan.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Pirates

McLouth was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 25th round of the 2000 draft. He opted to sign with Pittsburgh for $500,000, rather than attend college.

After an encouraging debut in full-season ball with the Hickory Crawdads, he struggled with the high-A Lynchburg Hillcats in 2002. McLouth rebounded with a strong season at that same level in 2003, however, earning a spot on the league's All-Star team.

McLouth continued to advance steadily through the minors, and on June 29, 2005, he made his major league debut, only a day after he was named an International League All-Star. As a result of an injury to starting center fielder Chris Duffy, McLouth received a substantial amount of playing time through the end of the season. In 109 at-bats, he compiled a .257 batting average, a .305 on-base percentage, and a .450 slugging percentage. McLouth made the Pittsburgh Pirates 2006 opening day lineup as a backup outfielder, sending outfielder Jody Gerut to start the year in Triple-A. At the start of the 2007 season, McLouth changed his uniform number from 59 to 3.

McLouth entered spring training 2008 in a competition with teammate Nyjer Morgan for the starting job as the team's center fielder. McLouth began the 2008 season with a 19-game hitting streak, 20 dating back to 2007, which ended on April 22. McLouth recorded his first career four-hit performance on May 22 against the Milwaukee Brewers. McLouth was selected as a reserve to represent the Pirates in the 2008 MLB All-Star Game, and was among the league leaders in various offensive categories. He also made a clutch throw from center field in the 10th inning to catcher Russell Martin for an out at the plate that cut down Dioner Navarro, the potential game-winning run for the American League. In his final at-bat, with the game tied, McLouth hit a long fly ball that was caught on the right field warning track. The game eventually went fifteen innings before the American League won 4-3 on a sacrifice fly.

In a July 28 game against the Colorado Rockies, McLouth hit a home run that soared over the right field grandstand of PNC Park and landed in the Allegheny River (448 ft from home plate). McLouth received the 2008 Roberto Clemente Award as "the Pirates player who best exemplifies the standard of excellence achieved by Clemente." McLouth was second in NL outfielder fielding percentage to Ryan Braun in 2008, and was awarded the Gold Glove Award for the outfield for his performance. McLouth also led the league in doubles in 2008 with 46.

Atlanta Braves

After playing 45 games with the Pirates to start the 2009 season, McLouth was traded to the Atlanta Braves for prospects Jeff Locke, Charlie Morton and Gorkys Hernández on June 3, 2009. McLouth, who wore the number 13 while playing for the 2009 Pirates, retained the number for the Braves in 2009. On December 2, 2009 McLouth forfeited his jersey number to new teammate Billy Wagner. Wagner had worn the number 13 since his Major League debut in 1995. McLouth accordingly switched his number to 24, previously worn on the Braves roster by Jordan Schafer. He returned to wearing number 13 for the 2011 season after Wagner retired following the 2010 season.

After joining the club, McLouth played 84 games for the Braves in 2009. His performance for the Braves consisted of a .257 batting average, 11 home runs, and 36 runs batted in. The 2010 season proved to be one of the worst seasons offensively for McLouth. One highlight occurred on June 5, when McLouth collected his 500th Major League hit. McLouth suffered a toe injury and missed a game on June 7 after colliding with the outfield wall at Dodger Stadium. Four days later, he was placed on the disabled list after reporting concussion-like symptoms as a result of a collision with right fielder Jason Heyward. After returning from the injury in July, McLouth faced a horrible slump that warranted his demotion to the Gwinnett Braves, the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Showing improvement, McLouth was recalled to the Majors on August 31. In his first twelve games after returning, McLouth hit for a .367 batting average, a drastic improvement over the rest of the season. As a result, he made a short-term return to the starting lineup. Nearer the end of the season, McLouth began to struggle again. Despite the rocky season, McLouth made the Braves playoff roster, and was projected to start in left field against the San Francisco Giants in the National League Division Series. However, Matt Diaz started game one in his place.

McLouth spent much of the 2011 season on the disabled list. Feeling significant discomfort in his left oblique, McLouth was placed on the 15-day disabled list on May 23 and replaced on the roster by Jordan Schafer. He remained on the disabled list until June 19. McLouth hit a solo home run on July 17 in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals to tie the game at eight. McLouth was again placed on the disabled list on July 29 for a lower abdominal strain. On August 5, it was revealed that McLouth had a sports hernia and would be out at least six weeks. He would not make another Major League appearance on the season. McLouth exited the 2011 season as a free agent. On October 31, the Braves declined the option on McLouth, effectively ending his stint with the Braves. In parts of three seasons in Atlanta, McLouth hit .229 with 44 doubles, 21 home runs, and 76 RBIs in 250 games.

Second stint with the Pirates

On December 7, 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed McLouth to a one-year, $1.75 million contract with $450,000 in performance-based incentives. Commenting on the signing, McLouth stated, "It's a no-brainer" and that it was "the easiest decision I've ever made in my life." When asked to reflect on his tenure as an Atlanta Brave, McLouth noted, "To struggle performance-wise as much as I did and to have the injuries that I did, it was tough. I'm not going to lie. The past couple years were very, very difficult personally."

After hitting .140 with 18 strikeouts and 2 RBI, on May 25, 2012, McLouth was designated for assignment.

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles signed McLouth to a minor-league contract on June 5, 2012 and he was later called up to the major leagues on August 4. McLouth lined a walk-off single in the ninth inning to score Manny Machado, to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays on September 12. The victory kept the Orioles tied with the New York Yankees for first and increased their wild-card lead over the Rays to three games.

McLouth finished the season with a .268/.342/.435 batting line with 7 home runs, 18 RBI and 12 stolen bases in 236 plate appearances for the Orioles. In the Orioles' 5–1 victory over the Rangers in the first ever AL Wild Card Playoff Game, McLouth went 1-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored. McLouth went 7-for-22 (.318) with one home run, 3 RBI and two stolen bases against the Yankees in the ALDS which the Orioles lost three games to two. The Baltimore Sun later described McLouth as "the only one who brought his bat to the postseason."

On December 5, 2012, the Orioles re-signed McLouth to a one-year agreement for the 2013 season. The deal was worth $2 million, with a potential additional $500,000 for 500 plate appearances. Over the course of the season, McLouth successfully stole 19 consecutive bases before being tagged out by Erick Aybar on June 13, 2013. This was the third longest such streak in franchise history.

McLouth hit the 100th home run of his career on September 24, 2013, off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Todd Redmond.

Washington Nationals

On December 12, 2013, McLouth signed a 2-year deal worth $10.75 million with a $6.75 million team option for 2016 with the Washington Nationals. McLouth hurt his shoulder on an attempted diving catch on July 28, and was placed on the 15-day disabled list in August. He was later diagnosed with a torn labrum and underwent surgery on August 21, necessitating a move to the 60-day disabled list. McLouth missed the remainder of the season, and began 2015 on the 15-day disabled list. In June, the Nationals again moved McLouth to the 60-day disabled list. He missed the entire season, and became a free agent in November.

Personal life

McLouth married Lindsay Rolen in February 2009.They, their two sons and two dogs live in Knoxville, Tennessee during the offseason. He is a devout Christian.

McLouth is fluent in Spanish. Pedro Strop, McLouth's teammate in 2012 and 2013, calls him the best American Spanish speaker he has ever heard, while 2013 teammate Alexi Casilla jokingly suggested that McLouth is using a false identity and was actually born in the Dominican Republic. McLouth chose to study Spanish instead of German in high school even though his grandmother was from Germany.

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External links

Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
Nate McLouth at SABR Bio Project

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