Nicholas Murphy Noonan (born May 4, 1989) is an American former

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infielder. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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and the

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Career

San Francisco Giants

Noonan attended Francis W. Parker School in

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. He was named to the Aflac All-American West team. The Giants selected Noonan with their first round pick, 32nd overall, of the

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. He signed for $1 million, bypassing a commitment to attend

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. After the 2012 season, the Giants added Noonan to their 40-man roster. Noonan was added to the Giants' Opening Day 25-man roster just prior to the 2013 season. He had his first MLB at bat on April 3, 2013 against the

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. In the top of the 9th inning, he grounded out to the 2nd baseman to end the inning. Noonan would go on to hit for an average of .219 in a limited number of plate appearances (111) in 62 games. Noonan was designated for assignment on July 25, 2014.

New York Yankees

He signed a minor league deal with the

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before the 2015 season.

Second stint with Giants

He was released in July, and signed a minor league deal with the Giants on August 6. The Giants promoted Noonan to the major leagues on September 1. Noonan hit his first major league

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on September 30.

San Diego Padres

Noonan signed with the

organization for the 2016 season. After playing for the

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, the Padres promoted Noonan to the major leagues on August 10, fulfilling his childhood dream to play for the Padres.

Milwaukee Brewers

On February 14, 2017, Noonan signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. He was assigned to the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox.

Miami Marlins

On May 11, 2017, he was traded to the Miami Marlins. He played 23 games with the Triple-A

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Second stint with Brewers

He was traded back to the Brewers on June 16. He elected free agency after the season.

Oakland Athletics

Noonan signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics with an invitation to spring training for the 2018 season. He was assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. He was released on March 30, 2018.

Texas Rangers

On April 14, 2018, Noonan signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.

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