Nick Capra, baseball player, 1982-1991

Nick Capra

Born: 3/8/1958 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-06 | Final Game: 1991-04-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Nick Lee Capra

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Biography

Nick Capra, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1991. Primarily playing as a position player, Capra appeared in 45 games over his career, where he showcased his speed and versatility on the field. He recorded 9 hits, including 1 home run and 1 run batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .167. Additionally, he demonstrated his base-running skills with 3 stolen bases, reflecting the aggressive style of play that characterized much of the era. While Capra's career statistics may not portray him as a standout player, he contributed to the teams he played for during a transformative period in baseball. His journey through the majors saw him navigate the complexities of the game during the late 1980s, a time when the sport was shifting both in terms of player development and fan engagement. Capra's experience and presence in the locker room contributed to the overall dynamics of the teams he was part of, making him a valued teammate throughout his tenure in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 54 9 9 1 0 1 1 3 6 7 0.167 0.262 0.241 0.503 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career SLG .241 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.503 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1982 TEX AL 13 15 2 4 0 0 1 1 2 3 4 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1983 TEX AL 8 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 TEX AL 8 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1988 KCR AL 14 29 3 4 1 0 0 0 1 2 3 0.138 — — — — 0.0
1991 TEX AL 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 34 13 44 2 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 TEX OF 9 4 14 2 0 1
1983 TEX OF 4 0 0 0 0 0
1985 TEX OF 8 3 11 0 0 0
1988 KCA OF 11 6 15 0 0 0
1991 TEX OF 2 0 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 9
Center Field 13
Right Field 13
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lamar Community College Lamar CO 1978
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1979
Blinn College Brenham TX 1977