Evansville Otters Pitcher Signs With Minnesota Twins

Nick McAuliffe Earns Big League Opportunity

The Evansville Otters have announced that right-handed pitcher Nick McAuliffe has officially had his contract purchased by the Minnesota Twins. It’s another exciting moment for the Otters organization and a reminder that talent right here in the Tri-State can absolutely rise to the highest level of the game.

Strong Season Led To This Moment

McAuliffe just started his professional career last year, appearing in a couple of games with the Sioux City Explorers before making his way to Evansville. Once he landed here, he quickly proved himself as a reliable arm – especially after a couple of key bullpen pieces moved on. From there, he stepped up in a big way and became a go-to pitcher late in games.

During the 2025 season, McAuliffe appeared in 39 games, racking up 54 strikeouts while issuing just 18 walks over 37.2 innings. He finished the season with a strong 3.11 ERA, showing consistency and composure every time he took the mound.

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Otters manager Andy McCauley praised McAuliffe’s dedication, saying he’s worked incredibly hard for this opportunity and the team is excited to see what he can do at the next level. It’s the kind of moment players dream about—and one fans love to celebrate.

Before going pro, McAuliffe also made a name for himself at East Stroudsburg University, where he tallied an impressive 114 strikeouts over two seasons.

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With this move, McAuliffe becomes the 98th player in Otters history to sign with a Major League organization, which is a pretty incredible milestone for the franchise.

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This is another proud moment for Evansville baseball. Watching players grow here and then take that next step never gets old. And now, Otters fans will definitely have another reason to keep an eye on the Twins this season.