David Nied

David Glen Nied (born December 22, 1968) is a retired American professional baseball pitcher.

[1] Despite excelling in 1992 spring training, Nied was optioned to the Triple-A Richmond Braves to start the 1992 season.

[2] He made his major league debut for the Braves on September 1, 1992, after MLB rosters expanded.

Nied started in the first ever game for the Rockies, taking the loss against the New York Mets.

Following the 1996 season, Nied was granted free agency and joined the Cincinnati Reds organization on November 14, 1996, but never appeared in a game in the majors or minors again.