Nick Cullop, baseball player, 1926-1931

Nick Cullop

Born: 10/16/1900 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 12/8/1978 in Westerville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-04-14 | Final Game: 1931-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Henry Nicholas Cullop

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Biography

Nick Cullop was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1926 until 1931. Making his debut during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game, Cullop showcased his skills primarily with the St. Louis Browns and the Detroit Tigers. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 173 games, where he accumulated 122 hits and recorded 11 home runs, along with 67 RBIs. His batting average stood at .249, reflecting the competitive nature of the league during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Cullop's playing style was characterized by a solid approach at the plate, demonstrating both power and contact ability, which contributed to his teams' offensive efforts during his tenure. Despite not being a star player, he made his mark in the league with his versatility and commitment on the field. His career, though brief, was part of a significant era in baseball history, as the game began to evolve with the increasing prominence of power hitting and the gradual shift away from the deadball tactics that had dominated the sport prior to his playing days. Cullop finished his career with 1 stolen base, adding a touch of speed to his overall profile as a player.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
173 490 49 122 29 12 11 67 1 40 128 0.249 0.308 0.424 0.733 82.9

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career SLG .424 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.733 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — near 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
1926 NYY AL 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1927 WSN AL 15 23 2 5 2 0 0 1 0 1 6 0.217 — — — — 0.0
1927 CLE AL 32 68 9 16 2 3 1 8 0 9 19 0.235 .282 (-17%) .344 (-3%) .392 (+1%) .736 (-1%) 0.0
1929 BRO NL 13 41 7 8 2 2 1 5 0 8 7 0.195 — — — — 0.0
1930 CIN NL 7 22 2 4 0 0 1 5 0 1 9 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1931 CIN NL 104 334 29 88 23 7 8 48 1 21 86 0.263 .276 (-5%) .338 (-9%) .388 (+15%) .726 (+4%) 98.4

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 3 1 0 0 0 9.00 0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 4.08 across their career seasons — 120.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1927 CLE AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 3 1 0 0 9.00 — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 6 0 0 0
OF 124 0 263 13 7 3
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 WS1 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
1927 WS1 OF 5 0 6 0 0 0
1927 CLE OF 20 0 50 4 1 0
1927 CLE P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1929 BRO 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
1929 BRO OF 11 0 23 2 0 0
1930 CIN OF 5 0 7 2 0 0
1931 CIN OF 83 0 177 5 6 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 2
Left Field 90
Center Field 24
Right Field 12