Jose Nieves

Born: 6/16/1975 in Guacara, Carabobo, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1998-08-07 | Final Game: 2002-07-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jose Miguel Nieves

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Biography

Jose Nieves was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2002. Born in 1975, Nieves played primarily as a position player, appearing in 212 games throughout his career. He recorded 128 hits, achieving a batting average of .242, along with 9 home runs and 51 runs batted in (RBIs). Known for his versatility on the field, Nieves contributed to his teams not only with his bat but also with his defensive skills, which were critical during his time in the league. Nieves' career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, when the game was experiencing significant changes in terms of player dynamics and offensive strategies. Despite being a role player, his contributions were valued in the context of a rapidly evolving game. He finished his career with 2 stolen bases, showcasing a modest but effective speed on the bases when needed. After his playing days concluded on July 29, 2002, Nieves left a legacy as a dedicated player who navigated the complexities of the game during a competitive era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
212	530	55	128	20	5	9	51	2	23	102	0.242	0.278	0.349	0.627	-1976.0

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.627 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — 17.9% 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
1998	CHC	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	CHC	NL	54	181	16	45	9	1	2	18	0	8	25	0.249	.271 (-8%)	.344 (-16%)	.433 (-21%)	.778 (-19%)	-668.3
2000	CHC	NL	82	198	17	42	6	3	5	24	1	11	43	0.212	.270 (-22%)	.344 (-27%)	.437 (-20%)	.782 (-23%)	-984.1
2001	LAA	AL	29	53	5	13	3	1	2	3	0	2	20	0.245	.263 (-7%)	.332 (-10%)	.426 (+6%)	.758 (-1%)	-21.6
2002	LAA	AL	45	97	17	28	2	0	0	6	1	2	14	0.289	.261 (+10%)	.331 (-9%)	.416 (-26%)	.747 (-18%)	-301.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	0	18	1	0	3
2B	36	26	53	73	4	22
3B	46	29	17	66	4	3
OF	2	0	1	0	1	0
SS	100	76	115	228	20	45

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1998	CHN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1999	CHN	SS	52	52	67	162	16	29
2000	CHN	2B	7	1	2	11	0	4
2000	CHN	3B	39	28	17	58	4	2
2000	CHN	SS	24	14	27	34	1	10
2001	ANA	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
2001	ANA	2B	11	9	21	31	0	10
2001	ANA	3B	2	0	0	3	0	1
2001	ANA	SS	10	4	10	12	1	2
2002	ANA	1B	3	0	16	1	0	3
2002	ANA	2B	18	16	30	31	4	8
2002	ANA	3B	5	1	0	5	0	0
2002	ANA	OF	2	0	1	0	1	0
2002	ANA	SS	13	6	11	20	2	4