Joe Nahas has been associated with several Minor League Clubs, most of which were affiliated with the Chicago Cubs. They have a long-running affiliation with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs and are also affiliated with High-A South Bend Cubs of the Midwest League and the Single-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans of the Carolina League. Joe Nahas has played with both these teams.
Teams
Eugene Emeralds
Based in Eugene, Oregon, the Emeralds are members of the Northwest League. Affiliated with the San Francisco Giants, Eugene currently plays home games at PK Park, although this will change soon as, due to scheduling, the Emeralds are looking for a new home.
Founded in 1955, they were a charter member of the Northwest League. Having been to the playoffs eight times in the last thirty years, the Emeralds have been successful five times and are current League Champions.
In the 2019 season, Joe Nahas played in 9 games. He threw 229 pitches across 14 innings, achieving 16 strikeouts. He also earned 5 runs.
Myrtle Beach Pelicans
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are from South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach, and since 2015 have been affiliated to the Chicago Cubs. Playing in the Carolina League since 1999, they play home games at Pelicans Ballpark, a family-friendly venue which regularly voted among the best ballparks in the US.
Since joining the Carolina League, the Pelicans have been to the playoffs eleven times, winning the Championship six times, including three-in-a-row from 2014 – 2016.
In the 2019 season, Joe Nahas played in 9 games. He threw 417 pitches across 23.1 innings, achieving 34 strikeouts. He also earned 7 runs.
South Bend Cubs
Located in South Bend, Indiana, the Cubs play their home games at Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium and are part of the Midwest League. Originally the White Sox, then the Silver Hawks, South Bend adopted the name Cubs in 2015, when they became affiliated with the Chicago Cubs.
Since 2000, the South Bend Cubs have reached the playoffs twelve times, winning the final three times, are current league champions.
Across the 2021 – 2023 seasons, Joe Nahas played in 56 games. He threw 2879 pitches across 182.2 innings, achieving 153 strikeouts. He also earned 72 runs.
Tennessee Smokies
The Tennessee Smokies team is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, and play in the Southern League. Affiliated to the Chicago Cubs since 2007, the Smokies are the latest incarnation of a long line of Knoxville baseball teams, which dates to the late 19th century. Currently playing at Smokies Stadium, the team plans to move into a new facility for the start of the 2025 season.
Since 2000, the Tennessee Smokies, have been to the playoffs nine times, competing in the final four times. In 2004, they were declared co–Southern League champions.
Across the 2021 & 2023 seasons, Joe Nahas played in 4 games. He threw 353 pitches across 17.2 innings, achieving 10 strikeouts. He also earned 19 runs.