Nate Cornejo

Nate Cornejo
Pitcher
Born: September 24, 1979 (1979-09-24) (age 32) Wellington, Kansas
Batted: Right	Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 8, 2001 for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
May 2, 2004 for the Detroit Tigers
Career statistics
Win–Loss record	12–29
Earned run average	5.41
Strikeouts	103
Teams
Detroit Tigers (2001–2004)

Nathan John Cornejo (born September 24, 1979 in Wellington, Kansas) is a former professional baseball player who was a pitcher in the major leagues from 2001-2004. Nate Cornejo was drafted in the first round of the 1998 MLB draft by the Detroit Tigers, number 34 overall.^[1] Prior to being called up the Tigers, Cornejo was considered to be the Tigers best prospect and was among the top 100 prospects in baseball.^[2] Cornejo played for the Detroit Tigers until 2006 when he was signed by the Chicago White Sox. Cornejo pitched four games in the minors before officially retiring on July 2, 2006. He is the son of reliever Mardie Cornejo.

See also

• List of second generation MLB players

References

1. ^ "Nate Cornejo". Nate Cornejo Stats. Baseball Almanac. http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=cornena01. Retrieved 23 April 2011. 
2. ^ "All-Time Top 100 Prospects". All-Time Top 100 Prospects. Baseball America. http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/top-100-prospects/2007/26983.html. Retrieved 23 April 2011. 

External links

• Baseball Reference

Persondata
Name	Cornejo, Nate
Alternative names
Short description	American baseball player
Date of birth	September 24, 1979
Place of birth	Wellington, Kansas
Date of death
Place of death