Carl Nichols, baseball player, 1986-1991

Carl Nichols

Born: 10/14/1962 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-14 | Final Game: 1991-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 184 lbs

Full name: Carl Edward Nichols

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Biography

Carl Nichols, born in 1962, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1986 to 1991. Primarily known as a position player, Nichols made a modest impact during his time in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 96 games. His offensive contributions were characterized by a batting average of .204, with 38 hits and 18 runs batted in (RBIs). Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Nichols showcased his versatility on the field during the late 1980s, a time when baseball was experiencing a shift towards more power-oriented play. Nichols played in an era marked by the emergence of power hitters and the increasing emphasis on offensive production. Although his statistical output may not reflect the typical standards of the time, he was part of the game during a pivotal moment in baseball history, bridging the gap between the traditional playing styles of the past and the evolving strategies of the future. After retiring from professional play on July 5, 1991, Nichols left behind a legacy as a player who persevered through the challenges of the sport, contributing to the teams he played for in ways that extended beyond mere statistics.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
96 186 16 38 8 0 0 18 0 18 49 0.204 0.274 0.247 0.521 -619.3

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career SLG .247 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.521 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 26.9% 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
1986 BAL AL 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 BAL AL 13 21 4 8 1 0 0 3 0 1 4 0.381 — — — — 0.0
1988 BAL AL 18 47 2 9 1 0 0 1 0 3 10 0.191 — — — — -270.5
1989 HOU NL 8 13 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1990 HOU NL 32 49 7 10 3 0 0 11 0 8 11 0.204 — — — — -137.1
1991 HOU NL 20 51 3 10 3 0 0 1 0 5 17 0.196 .255 (-23%) .323 (-17%) .384 (-34%) .708 (-26%) -211.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 3 22 1 2 1
C 69 46 282 39 5 8
OF 4 3 5 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 BAL C 5 2 11 0 0 0
1987 BAL C 13 7 39 3 0 1
1988 BAL C 13 11 66 12 1 2
1988 BAL OF 3 3 5 1 0 0
1989 HOU C 6 2 16 1 0 0
1990 HOU 1B 3 3 22 1 2 1
1990 HOU C 15 10 64 9 1 3
1990 HOU OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1991 HOU C 17 14 86 14 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 69
First Base 3
Left Field 1
Right Field 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 HOU NL $100,000
1988 BAL AL $65,000
Total Career Earnings $165,000