Arjun Nimmala
American baseball player (born 2005)
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Arjun Nimmala (born October 16, 2005) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Los Angeles Angels organization.
| Arjun Nimmala | |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Angels | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: October 16, 2005 Tampa, Florida, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference |
Early life
Nimmala's parents immigrated to the United States from India.[1] As a youth, Nimmala primarily played cricket and spent his summers visiting his relatives in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.[2][3] His family spoke Telugu at home.[4] He lives in Valrico, Florida.[5]
Amateur career
Nimmala attended Strawberry Crest High School. He committed to play college baseball at Florida State University while he was a freshman in high school.[6]
Nimmala was named the Florida Gatorade player of the Year and the Wade Boggs Athletic Award, given to the best player in Hillsborough County, Florida, as a senior after batting .479 with six home runs and 29 runs batted in (RBIs).[7]
Professional career
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays selected Nimmala in the first round, with the 20th overall selection, in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[8] He signed with the Blue Jays on July 17, 2023, for a below slot value of $3,000,000.[9] Nimmala appeared in nine games for the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Blue Jays, batting .200 with three RBIs, and 14 walks against eight strikeouts.[10] In 2024, Nimmala played primarily for the Low-A Dunedin Blue Jays, appearing in 90 total games and batting .232 with 17 home runs, 47 RBI, and nine stolen bases.[10] Nimmala played the entire 2025 season with the High-A Vancouver Canadians. In 120 games, he hit .224 with 13 home runs, 61 RBI, and 17 stolen bases.[10] At 19 years of age, Nimmala was one of the youngest players in High-A in 2025,[11] and played against competitors who were, on average, 3.3 years older than him.[10]
Los Angeles Angels
On August 3, 2026, the Blue Jays traded Nimmala, along with Eddie Micheletti and Angel Rivero to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for José Soriano.[12]
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