C. J. Nitkowski, baseball player, 1995-2005

C. J. Nitkowski

Born: 3/9/1973 in Suffern, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-06-03 | Final Game: 2005-06-07

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

Full name: Christopher John Nitkowski

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Biography

C. J. Nitkowski was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1995 to 2005. Born in 1973, Nitkowski made his Major League Baseball debut in an era marked by the emergence of power hitting and increased offensive production. Over his decade-long career, he played for multiple teams, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Nitkowski concluded his career with a record of 18-32 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.37, while recording 347 strikeouts and achieving 3 saves. Nitkowski was known for his competitive spirit and ability to adapt to different roles on the mound. While his win-loss record may not fully reflect his talent, he carved out a niche in the league during a time when pitching depth was crucial for team success. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the Detroit Tigers and the New York Mets, highlighted his work ethic and determination, attributes that resonated with fans and teammates alike. As a part of the late 1990s and early 2000s baseball landscape, Nitkowski's career offered a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs faced by pitchers in a rapidly evolving sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 32 336 44 0 0 3 479.0 519 286 57 263 347 5.37 0

Career ERA 5.37 vs. league average 4.48 across their career seasons — 19.9% 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 CIN NL 1 3 9 7 0 0 0 32.3 41 22 15 18 6.12 4.45 (-38%) -589.4
1995 DET AL 1 4 11 11 0 0 0 39.3 53 31 20 13 7.09 4.45 (-59%) -2041.0
1996 DET AL 2 3 11 8 0 0 0 45.7 62 41 38 36 8.08 4.61 (-75%) -2227.5
1998 HOU NL 3 3 43 0 0 0 3 59.7 49 25 23 44 3.77 4.43 (+15%) 661.0
1999 DET AL 4 5 68 7 0 0 0 81.7 63 39 45 66 4.30 4.71 (+9%) -671.5
2000 DET AL 4 9 67 11 0 0 0 109.7 124 64 49 81 5.25 4.77 (-10%) 341.2
2001 DET AL 0 3 56 0 0 0 0 45.3 51 28 31 38 5.56 4.42 (-26%) -1538.4
2001 NYN NL 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 5.7 3 0 3 4 0.00 — 0.0
2002 TEX AL 0 1 12 0 0 0 0 13.7 11 4 13 14 2.63 4.28 (+38%) 175.1
2003 TEX AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 9.7 17 8 8 5 7.45 4.40 (-69%) 0.0
2004 ATL NL 1 0 22 0 0 0 0 20.0 22 10 10 16 4.50 4.46 (-1%) -368.8
2004 NYY AL 1 1 19 0 0 0 0 13.0 18 11 6 10 7.62 4.46 (-71%) -
2005 WAS NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 3.3 5 3 2 2 8.10 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
337 15 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 0.133 0.133 0.133 0.267 0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 50.0% below league average.

Career OBP .133 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 60.4% below league average.

Career SLG .133 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 68.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.267 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 65.0% 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 CIN NL 9 10 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1995 DET AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 DET AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 HOU NL 43 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 DET AL 69 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 DET AL 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 DET AL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 NYN NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 TEX AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 TEX AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 ATL NL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 NYY AL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 WAS NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 336 44 23 84 7 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 CIN P 9 7 3 2 1 0
1995 DET P 11 11 2 6 1 0
1996 DET P 11 8 2 5 0 0
1998 HOU P 43 0 1 10 0 2
1999 DET P 68 7 5 17 3 0
2000 DET P 67 11 7 21 1 2
2001 DET P 56 0 2 7 0 0
2001 NYN P 5 0 0 1 0 0
2002 TEX P 12 0 0 2 0 0
2003 TEX P 6 0 0 5 0 1
2004 ATL P 22 0 1 3 1 0
2004 NYA P 19 0 0 3 0 0
2005 WAS P 7 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 336
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 ATL NL $375,000
2003 TEX AL $550,000
2001 DET AL $1,200,000
2000 DET AL $950,000
1999 DET AL $300,000
1998 HOU NL $185,000
1995 CIN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $3,669,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. John's University Queens NY 1993, 1994