Chris Nabholz

Born: 1/5/1967 in Harrisburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-06-11 | Final Game: 1995-08-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Christopher William Nabholz

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Biography

Chris Nabholz was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1967, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1995. Known for his left-handed arm and competitive spirit, Nabholz compiled a career record of 37 wins and 35 losses, showcasing his ability to keep his team in games during his tenure. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.94, he demonstrated solid pitching skills, striking out a total of 405 batters over his career. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions were primarily as a starting pitcher, where he was relied upon to take the mound regularly. Nabholz played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the game saw an influx of power hitters and the emergence of the steroid era. His style was characterized by a focus on control and the ability to induce ground balls, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Throughout his career, he played for several clubs, leaving a legacy as a durable pitcher who could handle the rigors of a demanding season. His overall contributions to the teams he represented solidified his place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
37	35	141	100	4	2	0	611.7	542	268	41	278	405	3.94	0

Career ERA 3.94 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1990	WSN	NL	6	2	11	11	1	1	70.0	43	22	32	53	2.83	3.86 (+27%)	-
1991	WSN	NL	8	7	24	24	1	0	153.7	134	62	57	99	3.63	3.91 (+7%)	-
1992	WSN	NL	11	12	32	32	1	1	195.0	176	72	74	130	3.32	3.75 (+11%)	-
1993	WSN	NL	9	8	26	21	1	0	116.7	100	53	63	74	4.09	4.19 (+2%)	-
1994	CLE	AL	0	1	6	4	0	0	11.0	23	14	9	5	11.45	4.51 (-154%)	-446.3
1994	BOS	AL	3	4	8	8	0	0	42.0	44	31	29	23	6.64	4.51 (-47%)	-1362.0
1995	CHC	NL	0	1	34	0	0	0	23.3	22	14	14	21	5.40	4.45 (-21%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
141	178	10	19	3	0	0	4	0	6	44	0.107	0.136	0.124	0.259	-1118.5

Career AVG .107 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 59.2% below league average.

Career OBP .136 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.

Career SLG .124 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 68.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.259 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 64.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1990	WSN	NL	11	21	1	0	0	0	1	9	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	WSN	NL	24	52	5	6	0	1	3	14	0.115	.255 (-55%)	.323 (-49%)	.384 (-70%)	.708 (-61%)	-509.4
1992	WSN	NL	32	65	3	8	3	2	1	12	0.123	.255 (-52%)	.322 (-58%)	.377 (-55%)	.699 (-56%)	-609.2
1993	WSN	NL	26	39	1	5	0	1	1	9	0.128	—	—	—	—	0.0
1994	CLE	AL	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1994	BOS	AL	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	CHC	NL	34	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0