Dave Nicholson

Born: 8/29/1939 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 2/25/2023 in Carmi, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-05-24 | Final Game: 1967-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: David Lawrence Nicholson

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Biography

Dave Nicholson, born in 1939, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player during the 1960s. His career spanned from May 24, 1960, until October 1, 1967, during a transformative era in Major League Baseball characterized by the increasing competitiveness of teams and the evolution of player performance metrics. Nicholson played in a total of 538 games, where he compiled 301 hits and launched 61 home runs, contributing 179 RBIs to his teams. Known for his powerful swing, Nicholson's offensive statistics reflect a player who could deliver in crucial moments despite a batting average of .212. He also showcased his speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases throughout his career. While not achieving elite status, Nicholson's contributions were significant during his playing days, as he navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing league and left a lasting impression on the teams he represented. His journey through the game serves as a reminder of the diverse talents that have graced the diamond in the rich history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
538	1419	184	301	32	12	61	179	6	219	573	0.212	0.318	0.381	0.699	859.1

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.699 vs. league average 0.690 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
1960	BAL	AL	54	113	17	21	1	1	5	11	0	20	55	0.186	.255 (-27%)	.323 (-5%)	.387 (-11%)	.711 (-8%)	-123.5
1962	BAL	AL	97	173	25	30	4	1	9	15	3	27	76	0.173	.257 (-33%)	.326 (-12%)	.393 (-7%)	.719 (-9%)	-282.4
1963	CHW	AL	126	449	53	103	11	4	22	70	2	63	175	0.229	.246 (-7%)	.308 (+3%)	.371 (+13%)	.680 (+8%)	710.9
1964	CHW	AL	97	294	40	60	6	1	13	39	0	52	126	0.204	.250 (-19%)	.312 (+5%)	.377 (-4%)	.690 (avg)	184.5
1965	CHW	AL	54	85	11	13	2	1	2	12	0	9	40	0.153	.245 (-38%)	.310 (-25%)	.371 (-27%)	.682 (-26%)	-373.6
1966	HOU	NL	100	280	36	69	8	4	10	31	1	46	92	0.246	.248 (-1%)	.309 (+15%)	.376 (+9%)	.685 (+12%)	743.2
1967	ATL	NL	10	25	2	5	0	0	0	1	0	2	9	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0