Don Nicholas, baseball player, 1952-1954

Don Nicholas

Born: 10/30/1930 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

Died: 10/23/2007 in Garden Grove, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-16 | Final Game: 1954-05-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Donald Leigh Nicholas

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Biography

Don Nicholas, born in 1930, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1952 to 1954. Primarily a position player, Nicholas made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball, participating in 10 games. His time in the big leagues, however, was marked by a lack of production at the plate, as he finished his career with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. While his numbers may not reflect the achievements typically associated with MLB players, Nicholas's journey through professional baseball during the early 1950s highlights the challenges many athletes faced during a time when competition was fierce and opportunities were limited. Nicholas's career occurred in an era when the game was transitioning, with the integration of African American players beginning to reshape the landscape of baseball. Although his time in the spotlight was short-lived, his story serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to make their mark in the sport, even if they did not achieve lasting fame. Through his brief tenure, Don Nicholas remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 0.333 0.000 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 53.0% 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
1952 CHW AL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1954 CHW AL 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games