Melvin Nieves

Born: 12/28/1971 in San Juan, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1992-09-01 | Final Game: 1998-09-14

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Melvin Nieves was a professional baseball player born in 1971, who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 until his retirement on September 14, 1998. Known primarily as a position player, Nieves had a career that spanned over six seasons, during which he appeared in 458 games. He recorded a total of 284 hits, including 63 home runs, and drove in 187 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .231. His contributions on the field were complemented by his speed, as he also managed to steal 4 bases during his time in the league. Nieves' career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, characterized by a shift towards more offensive-minded play and an increase in home run totals across the league. While he may not have been a household name, Nieves brought a combination of power and athleticism to the teams he played for, including the San Diego Padres and the Detroit Tigers. His ability to perform in the majors highlighted the growing diversity in the game, as he was part of a wave of players who made significant impacts in the late 1990s. After his playing days, Nieves remained a figure in the baseball community, contributing to the sport and inspiring future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
458	1228	163	284	53	6	63	187	4	136	483	0.231	0.314	0.438	0.752	-260.5

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career SLG .438 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.752 vs. league average 0.747 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
1992	ATL	NL	12	19	0	4	1	0	0	1	0	2	7	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	SDP	NL	19	47	4	9	0	0	2	3	0	3	21	0.191	—	—	—	—	-171.2
1994	SDP	NL	10	19	2	5	1	0	1	4	0	3	10	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	SDP	NL	98	234	32	48	6	1	14	38	2	19	88	0.205	.266 (-23%)	.337 (-18%)	.417 (avg)	.755 (-8%)	-444.1
1996	DET	AL	120	431	71	106	23	4	24	60	1	44	158	0.246	.269 (-9%)	.340 (-5%)	.426 (+14%)	.767 (+5%)	358.8
1997	DET	AL	116	359	46	82	18	1	20	64	1	39	157	0.228	.266 (-14%)	.336 (-8%)	.419 (+8%)	.756 (+1%)	11.2
1998	CIN	NL	83	119	8	30	4	0	2	17	0	26	42	0.252	.266 (-5%)	.335 (+14%)	.420 (-20%)	.755 (-5%)	-15.1