Chet Nichols, baseball player, 1926-1932

Chet Nichols

Born: 7/2/1897 in Woonsocket, RI, USA

Died: 7/11/1982 in Pawtucket, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-07-30 | Final Game: 1932-05-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Chester Raymond Nichols

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Biography

Chet Nichols was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1926 to 1932. Born in 1897, Nichols made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, as baseball was beginning to shift away from the deadball era into a time of greater offensive production. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 1-8 with a 7.19 ERA, showcasing the challenges he faced on the mound. Nichols struck out 33 batters and recorded one save, reflecting his role as a reliable arm in the bullpen during his tenure. Nichols' career unfolded in an era that demanded adaptability from pitchers, as the game evolved with an increasing emphasis on hitting. Despite his struggles in the win-loss column, his contributions to the teams he played for were notable, as he navigated the complexities of pitching against some of the finest hitters of the early 20th century. While his statistics may not paint a picture of dominance, Nichols' role in the game during this pivotal time remains a testament to the perseverance and dedication required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 8 44 5 1 0 1 122.7 167 98 11 56 33 7.19 0

Career ERA 7.19 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 70.3% worse than 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
1926 PIT NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 7.7 13 7 5 2 8.22 — 0.0
1927 PIT NL 0 3 8 0 0 0 0 27.7 34 18 17 9 5.86 4.08 (-43%) -541.8
1928 NY1 NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2.7 11 7 3 1 23.62 — 0.0
1930 PHI NL 1 2 16 5 1 0 0 59.7 76 45 16 15 6.79 4.80 (-41%) -1439.3
1931 PHI NL 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 5.7 10 6 1 1 9.53 — 0.0
1932 PHI NL 0 2 11 0 0 0 1 19.3 23 15 14 5 6.98 4.13 (-69%) -970.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 38 3 8 1 0 0 3 0 1 7 0.211 0.231 0.237 0.468 0.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career SLG .237 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.468 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 36.9% 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
1926 PIT NL 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1927 PIT NL 8 9 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1928 NY1 NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1930 PHI NL 26 20 3 6 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1931 PHI NL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1932 PHI NL 11 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 44 0 4 33 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1926 PIT P 3 0 0 3 0 0
1927 PIT P 8 0 0 6 0 0
1928 NY1 P 3 0 0 1 0 0
1930 PHI P 16 0 1 17 0 0
1931 PHI P 3 0 1 1 0 0
1932 PHI P 11 0 2 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 44