Current Contract:
Contract renewable through 2013.

Became a Cardinal
Selected in the 47th round (1418th overall) of the June, 2006, First-Year Player Draft. Signed to a 2007 contract in May, 2007.

2008 Season
The only pitcher in the St. Louis Cardinals organization to pick up two of the organization's Pitcher or Player of the Month, in 2008, Additon put together one of the best seasons among pitchers in the Cardinal's farm system. Nick started the season at Quad Cities, making 25 appearances, including 19 starts, posting a record of 9-5 with an ERA of 2.50, while holding opposing batters to a .214 batting average. He finished the season with Palm Beach, appearing in three games, earning two wins, while holding the Class-A advance hitters to a .167 batting average.

2007 Season
Nick split playing time between Johnson City and Batavia posting a combined record of 3-1 with a 3.41 ERA. Named Appalachian League Pitcher of the Week for the week of 7/2-8 as he allowed just one earned run for the week, giving up three hits in five innings against first-place Elizabethton on 7/4 before three scoreless innings of work against Bristol on 7/8.

Career Notes
A no-hitter? Additon combined for nine innings of no hit ball between two appearances, the first being four no-hit innings in relief on May 29th and then five innings of no-hit ball in his next start, because of the tandem rotation system at Quad Cities.

Additon spent one season at Indian River Community College, going 4-2 with a 3.40 ERA in 12 appearances. He led the staff with 36 strikeouts in 53 innings while walking 19 and allowing 52 hits.

Player Awards
Scout.com Quad Cities Starter of the Year 2008
Cardinals Minor League Pitcher of the Month August 2008
Birdhouse Pitcher of the Month June 2008
Cardinals Minor League Pitcher of the Month June 2008
FSL Pitcher of the Week (08/18-24/08)
Midwest League Pitcher of the Week (6/2-8, 2008)

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