Kevin Nicholson, baseball player, 2000-2000

Kevin Nicholson

Born: 3/29/1976 in Vancouver, BC, CAN

MLB Debut: 2000-06-23 | Final Game: 2000-09-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Kevin Ronald Nicholson

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Biography

Kevin Nicholson, born in 1976, was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball over a brief career that spanned from 2000 to 2006. He played in a total of 37 games, where he recorded 21 hits, including one home run. Nicholson contributed 8 RBIs and had a batting average of .216, along with one stolen base. While his time in the major leagues was limited, he showcased his versatility and determination as he navigated the competitive landscape of baseball during the early 2000s, a period characterized by the rise of power hitting and evolving player performance standards. Nicholson's journey through professional baseball highlighted the challenges many players faced in securing their place at the highest level of the sport. His career, albeit short, reflects the tenacity needed to compete in an era where the sport was increasingly defined by statistical achievements and the pursuit of excellence. Despite not achieving widespread acclaim, Nicholson's time in the majors remains a testament to the numerous athletes who strive for success and make significant sacrifices in the pursuit of their baseball dreams.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
37 97 7 21 6 1 1 8 1 4 31 0.216 0.255 0.330 0.585 -466.2

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OBP .255 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .437 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.585 vs. league average 0.782 across their career seasons — 25.2% 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
2000 SDP NL 37 97 7 21 6 1 1 8 1 4 31 0.216 .270 (-20%) .344 (-26%) .437 (-25%) .782 (-25%) -466.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 4 1 2 8 2 2
SS 30 24 37 79 2 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 SDN 2B 4 1 2 8 2 2
2000 SDN SS 30 24 37 79 2 11

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 4
Shortstop 30

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stetson University DeLand FL 1995, 1996, 1997