Simon Nicholls

Born: 7/18/1882 in Germantown, MD, USA

Died: 3/12/1911 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-09-18 | Final Game: 1910-04-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Simon Burdette Nicholls

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Biography

Simon Nicholls was a professional baseball player born in 1882, who played in Major League Baseball from 1903 until his retirement in 1910. Primarily serving as a position player, Nicholls appeared in 312 games throughout his career, showcasing a solid offensive presence with a .251 batting average. He recorded a total of 284 hits, which included 4 home runs, and drove in 58 runs. Additionally, he demonstrated notable speed on the bases, achieving 27 stolen bases during his time in the league. Nicholls' career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, just before the onset of the Deadball Era, which emphasized pitching and defense over offensive fireworks. While he may not have been a superstar, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the hard-nosed, competitive spirit of the time. Nicholls' legacy is marked by his resilience and determination as a player, making him a noteworthy figure for fans and historians of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
312	1133	144	284	32	6	4	58	27	65	102	0.251	0.292	0.300	0.593	-450.4

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.593 vs. league average 0.627 across their career seasons — 5.5% 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
1903	DET	AL	2	8	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	PHA	AL	12	44	1	8	1	0	0	1	0	3	4	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	PHA	AL	124	460	75	139	12	2	0	23	13	24	38	0.302	.245 (+23%)	.304 (+11%)	.308 (+9%)	.613 (+10%)	776.4
1908	PHA	AL	150	550	58	119	17	3	4	31	14	35	47	0.216	.240 (-10%)	.298 (-11%)	.306 (-9%)	.605 (-10%)	-1027.8
1909	PHA	AL	21	71	10	15	2	1	0	3	0	3	12	0.211	.244 (-14%)	.306 (-21%)	.312 (-14%)	.618 (-17%)	-199.1
1910	CLE	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	7	0	0	1
2B	51	51	92	127	16	9
3B	25	25	24	33	8	4
SS	233	217	448	696	103	45

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1903	DET	SS	2	0	3	3	4	0
1906	PHA	SS	12	12	22	33	2	4
1907	PHA	2B	28	27	41	69	10	3
1907	PHA	3B	13	13	8	10	5	2
1907	PHA	SS	82	74	178	258	33	12
1908	PHA	2B	23	24	51	58	6	6
1908	PHA	3B	7	7	8	6	1	1
1908	PHA	SS	120	119	221	370	56	26
1909	PHA	1B	1	0	7	0	0	1
1909	PHA	3B	5	5	8	17	2	1
1909	PHA	SS	14	12	24	32	7	3
1910	CLE	SS	3	0	0	0	1	0