Nick Pivetta is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born on February 14, 1993, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, he was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the fourth round of the 2013 MLB draft out of New Mexico Junior College. Pivetta began his professional career in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut. Throughout his career, Pivetta has played for multiple MLB teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies (2017–2019) and the Boston Red Sox (2020–2024), before joining the Padres in 2025. He is known for his strikeout ability, ranking consistently among league leaders, and for recording numerous quality starts—a measure of effective pitching outings. As of June 2025, Pivetta had achieved his 62nd MLB quality start, demonstrating his durability and effectiveness as a starting pitcher[1][3]. In recent seasons, Pivetta has been a key member of his teams' pitching rotations. In 2023, he won the Boston Red Sox Club Man of the Year Award, reflecting both his on-field performance and clubhouse presence. During the 2024 season, after recovering from a right elbow flexor strain, he tied a Red Sox franchise record by striking out eight consecutive batters in a game. He finished that season with a 6–12 record, a 4.14 ERA, and 172 strikeouts over 145⅔ innings pitched[3][4]. In 2025 with the Padres, Pivetta continued to excel, posting a 2.74 ERA and a WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched) of 1.01 over 62⅓ innings pitched, including seven quality starts in 11 games. By mid-season, he ranked tenth in the National League with 190 strikeouts, underscoring his role as a frontline starter[1][8]. Nick Pivetta is recognized for his pitching versatility, ability to maintain solid strikeout rates, and adaptability across different teams and roles, making him a valuable asset in MLB rotations as of the mid-2020s.