in Fresno, California. He made his debut for the Giants on September 1, 2012, and hit a three-run double against the Cubs in his first at-bat. On September 30, Nady hit a game-tying ninth-inning home run against the San Diego Padres in a game that the Giants went on to win in extra innings. He was on the active roster during the 2012 World Series in which the team swept the Detroit Tigers in four games. Kansas City Royals On December 14, 2012, Nady signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals. During Spring training, Nady struggled first with plantar fasciitis and then sustained a partial tear in his right heel. The Royals released him on March 25, 2013, and then re-signed him to a Minor League contract later the same week. He played with their Triple-A team in Omaha. Nady was released on June 29. Colorado Rockies Nady signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies on June 30, 2013. Second stint with Padres Nady signed a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres in January 2014. He was designated for assignment on May 5, 2014. On May 11, Nady refused his outright assignment and elected free agency. Seattle Mariners On May 27, 2014, Nady signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners. He exercised an opt-out clause in his contract on June 26, becoming a free agent. Coaching career On June 20, 2015, Nady began his tenure as the hitting coach for the Lake Elsinore Storm, the Single A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. Personal life Nady's wife, Meredith, had their first child, a son, on July 15, 2008. His second son was born on September 8, 2011. His uncle is boxing referee Jay Nady. After an intestinal illness prior to spring training in 2007, Nady was tested for Crohn's disease due to family history of the disease. The tests turned out negative and Nady was instead diagnosed with a minor infection of the small intestines. See also List of baseball players who went directly to Major League Baseball References External links 1978 births Living people Arizona Diamondbacks players Baseball coaches from California Baseball players from California California Golden Bears baseball players Chicago Cubs players Colorado Springs Sky Sox players Fresno Grizzlies players Lake Elsinore Storm players Major League Baseball first basemen Major League Baseball right fielders Minor league baseball coaches New