Jim Nash

Born: 2/9/1945 in Hawthorne, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-07-03 | Final Game: 1972-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: James Edwin Nash

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Biography

Jim Nash was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1972. Born in 1945, Nash began his career during a time when the game was experiencing significant changes, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style. He played for several teams, showcasing his skills primarily as a starter. Over his career, Nash compiled a record of 68-64 with a 3.58 earned run average (ERA), demonstrating his ability to effectively manage games and keep runs to a minimum. Throughout his six seasons in the majors, Nash struck out a total of 771 batters and recorded four saves, underscoring his versatility and effectiveness on the mound. His performance earned him recognition as The Sporting News Rookie Pitcher of the Year, a testament to his potential and impact in his early years. Nash's contributions to baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s helped shape the evolution of pitching strategies in a rapidly changing game. After retiring on September 30, 1972, he left behind a legacy as a solid competitor in an era defined by shifting dynamics in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
68	64	201	167	36	11	4	1107.3	1050	441	108	401	771	3.58	0

Career ERA 3.58 vs. league average 3.45 across their career seasons — near 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
1966	KC1	AL	12	1	18	17	5	0	1	127.0	95	29	47	98	2.06	3.52 (+42%)	2557.1
1967	KC1	AL	12	17	37	34	8	2	0	222.3	200	93	87	186	3.76	3.30 (-14%)	-105.7
1968	OAK	AL	13	13	34	33	12	6	0	228.7	185	58	55	169	2.28	2.98 (+23%)	1740.7
1969	OAK	AL	8	8	26	19	3	1	0	115.3	112	47	30	75	3.67	3.61 (-2%)	-1014.6
1970	ATL	NL	13	9	34	33	6	2	0	212.3	211	96	90	153	4.07	3.89 (-5%)	-3.2
1971	ATL	NL	9	7	32	19	2	0	2	133.0	166	73	50	65	4.94	3.47 (-42%)	-2713.9
1972	ATL	NL	1	1	11	4	0	0	1	31.3	35	19	25	10	5.46	3.26 (-67%)	-1356.1
1972	PHI	NL	0	8	9	8	0	0	0	37.3	46	26	17	15	6.27	3.26 (-92%)	-1579.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
202	375	16	38	6	1	4	21	0	9	199	0.101	0.122	0.155	0.277	-2224.9

Career AVG .101 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 58.9% below league average.

Career OBP .122 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 61.0% below league average.

Career SLG .155 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.277 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — 59.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1966	KC1	AL	18	49	2	5	3	0	0	3	0	26	0.102	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	KC1	AL	37	70	0	7	0	0	0	4	4	42	0.100	.242 (-59%)	.306 (-52%)	.357 (-72%)	.663 (-63%)	-697.5
1968	OAK	AL	34	74	4	5	1	0	2	6	1	50	0.068	.236 (-71%)	.298 (-73%)	.340 (-52%)	.638 (-62%)	-710.8
1969	OAK	AL	26	36	0	4	0	1	0	2	1	19	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	ATL	NL	34	80	5	7	1	0	2	3	2	38	0.087	.253 (-66%)	.325 (-66%)	.385 (-55%)	.711 (-60%)	-816.6
1971	ATL	NL	33	47	4	7	1	0	0	2	0	18	0.149	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	ATL	NL	11	9	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	4	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	PHI	NL	9	10	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0