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    Nick Mears

    NickMears

    Kansas City Royals
    • Kansas City Royals
    • #31
    • Relief Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      1.91 m, 98 kg
    • Birthdate
      7/10/1996 (29)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Sacramento, CA
    • Status
      15-Day IL

    2026 season stats

    • SV
      0
      150+
    • ERA
      5.12
    • K
      15
      150+
    • WHIP
      1.50
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