David Nied was a major league pitcher. He was the number 1 prospect of the Atlanta Braves in the early 1990's and the first player selected by the Rockies in the Expansion Draft. He projected as a #1 starter in the major leagues and potential staff ace. Nied pitched in the first ever game for the Rockies, taking the loss against the New York Mets. He also pitched a number of other firsts for the Rockies, including first strikeout, first walk, first complete game, and first complete game shutout. Arm injuries would cut his career short after only a couple complete seasons.