Cotton Nash, baseball player, 1967-1970

Cotton Nash

Born: 7/24/1942 in Jersey City, NJ, USA

Died: 5/23/2023 in Lexington, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-09-01 | Final Game: 1970-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Charles Francis Nash

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Biography

Cotton Nash was a professional baseball player born in 1942, whose career spanned from 1967 to 1970. Primarily serving as a position player, Nash made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offense-driven game. He played a total of 13 games in the big leagues, recording 3 hits and driving in 2 runs, resulting in a career batting average of .188. Despite the limited opportunities, Nash’s presence on the field during these formative years contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Nash's career, though brief, occurred during the late 1960s, a period characterized by significant changes in both the game and player dynamics. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not record any stolen bases, his journey through the major leagues reflects the challenges and aspirations of many players striving to make their mark in a competitive environment. Nash’s story is a reminder of the countless athletes who have contributed to the game, even if only for a short time, and the impact they left on their teams and fans.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 16 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 3 3 0.188 0.316 0.188 0.503 0.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .188 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 49.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.503 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 27.0% 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
1967 CHW AL 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1969 MIN AL 6 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1970 MIN AL 4 4 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 11 2 50 5 2 5
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1967 CHA 1B 3 1 10 0 2 3
1969 MIN 1B 6 1 29 5 0 0
1969 MIN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1970 MIN 1B 2 0 11 0 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 11
Left Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Kentucky Lexington KY 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964