title: José Nieves
text: # José Nieves
  
  José Miguel Nieves Pinto (born June 16, 1975, in Guacara, Carabobo State, Venezuela) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball shortstop. He played for the Chicago Cubs (1998–2000) and Anaheim Angels (2001–02) of Major League Baseball (MLB). He batted and threw right-handed.
  
  ## Career
  
  In a five-season career, Nieves was a .242 hitter with nine home runs and 51 RBI in 212 games.
  
  He became manager of the Dayton Dragons in 2013.
  
  