Reid Nichols

Born: 8/5/1958 in Ocala, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-09-16 | Final Game: 1987-10-04

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

Full name: Thomas Reid Nichols

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Biography

Reid Nichols was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1987. Born in 1958, Nichols served primarily as a position player throughout his career, appearing in a total of 540 games. He finished his time in the majors with a batting average of .266, accumulating 308 hits, 22 home runs, and 131 runs batted in. Known for his speed on the base paths, he also recorded 27 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively in multiple facets of the game. Nichols played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the beginning of the modern era of the sport. His contributions on the field were marked by a solid offensive performance, which included a mix of power and speed that made him a valuable asset to his teams. While not a superstar, Nichols's versatility and consistent play earned him respect among his peers and allowed him to carve out a notable career in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
540	1160	156	308	63	8	22	131	27	99	149	0.266	0.326	0.391	0.716	245.9

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .391 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.716 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — near 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
1980	BOS	AL	12	36	5	8	0	1	0	3	0	3	8	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	BOS	AL	39	48	13	9	0	1	0	3	0	2	6	0.188	—	—	—	—	-294.3
1982	BOS	AL	92	245	35	74	16	1	7	33	5	14	28	0.302	.261 (+16%)	.324 (+5%)	.388 (+19%)	.712 (+13%)	515.0
1983	BOS	AL	100	274	35	78	22	1	6	22	7	26	36	0.285	.260 (+9%)	.324 (+8%)	.389 (+13%)	.714 (+11%)	555.5
1984	BOS	AL	74	124	14	28	5	1	1	14	2	12	18	0.226	.259 (-13%)	.322 (-5%)	.384 (-20%)	.707 (-13%)	-266.9
1985	BOS	AL	21	32	3	6	1	0	1	3	1	2	4	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	CHW	AL	51	118	20	35	7	1	1	15	5	15	13	0.297	.257 (+15%)	.323 (+15%)	.390 (+2%)	.714 (+8%)	0.0
1986	CHW	AL	74	136	9	31	4	0	2	18	5	11	23	0.228	.257 (-12%)	.325 (-14%)	.395 (-24%)	.720 (-19%)	-476.7
1987	WSN	NL	77	147	22	39	8	2	4	20	2	14	13	0.265	.262 (+1%)	.331 (-1%)	.415 (+3%)	.746 (+2%)	16.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	5	0	1	2	0	1
3B	4	0	1	2	1	0
OF	408	292	746	28	8	6
SS	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1980	BOS	OF	9	9	24	1	1	0
1981	BOS	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1981	BOS	OF	27	14	35	3	0	1
1982	BOS	OF	82	65	169	9	2	4
1983	BOS	OF	72	64	168	4	1	1
1983	BOS	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
1984	BOS	OF	48	30	79	3	1	0
1985	BOS	2B	3	0	1	1	0	1
1985	BOS	OF	10	7	14	0	1	0
1985	CHA	OF	48	29	70	1	0	0
1986	CHA	2B	2	0	0	1	0	0
1986	CHA	OF	53	32	90	3	1	0
1987	MON	3B	3	0	1	1	1	0
1987	MON	OF	59	42	97	4	1	0