Eric Nolte

Born: 4/28/1964 in Canoga Park, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-08-01 | Final Game: 1991-06-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Eric Carl Nolte

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Biography

Eric Nolte was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 until 1991. Born in 1964, Nolte made his debut during a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by an evolving game that saw an increase in offensive production and the introduction of specialized relief roles. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a win-loss record of 5-8 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.62, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound in a competitive era. Nolte struck out 69 batters throughout his time in the majors, showcasing a capability to miss bats, although he did not record any saves. His playing style was characterized by a blend of determination and adaptability, traits that are often celebrated in pitchers who navigate the ups and downs of professional baseball. Despite not achieving standout statistics, Nolte contributed to his teams with his presence on the roster during a transformative decade for the sport. He retired from professional baseball on June 1, 1991, leaving behind a legacy as one of many players who shaped the game during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	8	26	19	1	0	0	104.0	115	65	14	58	69	5.62	0

Career ERA 5.62 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 43.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1987	SDP	NL	2	6	12	12	1	67.3	57	24	36	44	3.21	4.29 (+25%)	-
1988	SDP	NL	0	0	2	0	0	3.0	3	2	2	1	6.00	—	-
1989	SDP	NL	0	0	3	1	0	9.0	15	11	7	8	11.00	3.71 (-196%)	-
1991	SDP	NL	3	2	6	6	0	22.0	37	27	10	15	11.05	3.91 (-182%)	-
1991	TEX	AL	0	0	3	0	0	2.7	3	1	3	1	3.38	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	32	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	18	0.094	0.121	0.094	0.215	0.0

Career AVG .094 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 63.5% below league average.

Career OBP .121 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 62.5% below league average.

Career SLG .094 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 75.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.215 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 69.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1987	SDP	NL	12	21	0	2	1	11	0.095	—	—	—	—
1988	SDP	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1989	SDP	NL	3	2	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1991	SDP	NL	6	9	2	1	0	6	0.111	—	—	—	—
1991	TEX	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—