Dick Nold

Born: 5/4/1943 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-08-19 | Final Game: 1967-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Richard Louis Nold

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Biography

Dick Nold, born in 1943, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played in the league from August 19, 1967, to September 21, 1967, during a time when the game was beginning to see the emergence of more athletic and dynamic styles of play. Nold appeared in a total of 7 games, but his time on the field was marked by a unique distinction—he finished his MLB career without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. His performance reflects the challenges faced by many players attempting to establish themselves in the competitive environment of professional baseball, particularly in an era that was evolving rapidly from the traditional styles of the past. While Nold's statistical record may not reflect traditional markers of success, his participation in Major League Baseball during a transformative period in the sport highlights the diverse journeys that players undertake. The late 1960s were characterized by significant changes in the game, including the introduction of new training regimens and the growing importance of player conditioning. Though Nold's time in the spotlight was fleeting, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reminding fans and historians alike that every player contributes to the game's legacy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	7	3	0	0	0	20.3	19	11	1	13	10	4.87	0

Career ERA 4.87 vs. league average 3.30 across their career seasons — 47.4% 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
1967	WS2	AL	0	2	7	3	0	0	0	20.3	19	11	13	10	4.87	3.30 (-47%)	-413.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	0.250	0.000	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .242 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 62.3% 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
1967	WS2	AL	7	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	3	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1967	WS2	P	7	3	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
City College of San Francisco	San Francisco	CA	1963