Fred Nicholson

Born: 9/1/1894 in Honey Grove, TX, USA

Died: 1/23/1972 in Kilgore, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-04-11 | Final Game: 1922-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 173 lbs

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Biography

Fred Nicholson was born in 1894 and made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player from 1917 to 1922. Over the course of his six-season career, Nicholson played in 303 games, where he showcased his impressive batting skills with a career batting average of .311. His proficiency at the plate was evident as he recorded 247 hits, including 12 home runs, and drove in 107 runs. Known for his speed on the bases, he also accumulated 21 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to contribute not only with his bat but also with his agility. Nicholson played during a transformative time in baseball, navigating the post-Deadball Era where offensive numbers began to rise. His consistent performance and ability to hit for average made him a valuable asset to his teams. Though he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, his solid contributions to the game reflect the skill and determination of players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
303	794	112	247	34	21	12	107	21	65	97	0.311	0.367	0.452	0.819	1941.5

Career AVG .311 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +14.3% above league average.

Career OBP .367 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.

Career SLG .452 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — +22.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.819 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — +16.9% above 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
1917	DET	AL	13	14	4	4	1	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	PIT	NL	30	66	8	18	2	2	1	6	2	6	11	0.273	.262 (+4%)	.322 (+3%)	.347 (+18%)	.670 (+11%)	99.4
1920	PIT	NL	99	247	33	89	16	7	4	30	9	18	31	0.360	.271 (+32%)	.331 (+22%)	.363 (+46%)	.694 (+34%)	1474.9
1921	BSN	NL	83	245	36	80	11	7	5	41	5	17	29	0.327	.286 (+14%)	.344 (+7%)	.395 (+24%)	.739 (+16%)	687.9
1922	BSN	NL	78	222	31	56	4	5	2	29	5	23	24	0.252	.285 (-12%)	.345 (-3%)	.397 (-14%)	.743 (-9%)	-320.7