Chris Nichting, baseball player, 1995-2002

Chris Nichting

Born: 5/13/1966 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-05-15 | Final Game: 2002-07-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Christopher Thomas Nichting

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Biography

Chris Nichting, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 until 2002. Known for his versatility on the mound, Nichting had a career record of 1-4 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.22. He accumulated a total of 78 strikeouts throughout his career, showcasing his ability to miss bats and challenge hitters. Additionally, he recorded one save, contributing to his team's late-game efforts during his tenure. Nichting's career unfolded during a dynamic era of baseball that saw increased offensive production and evolving pitching strategies. Despite limited opportunities at the highest level, he demonstrated resilience and determination, qualities that endeared him to teammates and fans alike. His journey through the majors reflected the challenges many pitchers faced during the early 2000s as the league began to emphasize power pitching and specialized roles in the bullpen. Nichting's time in MLB, while brief, left a mark as a testament to the dedication required to compete at the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 4 92 0 0 0 1 112.0 144 65 16 31 78 5.22 0

Career ERA 5.22 vs. league average 4.48 across their career seasons — 16.6% 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
1995 TEX AL 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 24.3 36 19 13 6 7.03 4.45 (-58%) -256.4
2000 CLE AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 9.0 13 7 5 7 7.00 4.77 (-47%) 0.0
2001 CIN NL 0 3 36 0 0 0 1 36.3 46 18 8 33 4.46 4.42 (-1%) 345.5
2001 COL NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 6.0 9 3 0 7 4.50 — 0.0
2002 COL NL 1 1 29 0 0 0 0 36.3 40 18 5 25 4.46 4.28 (-4%) -281.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
92 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 34.3% 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
1995 TEX AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 CLE AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 CIN NL 36 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 COL NL 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 COL NL 29 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 92 0 11 20 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 TEX P 13 0 5 7 0 0
2000 CLE P 7 0 1 1 0 0
2001 CIN P 36 0 2 6 0 0
2001 COL P 7 0 1 3 0 0
2002 COL P 29 0 2 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 92

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 TEX AL $116,000
1995 TEX AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $225,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Northwestern University Evanston IL 1985, 1986, 1987