Jacob Nottingham, baseball player, 2018-2021

Jacob Nottingham

Born: 4/3/1995 in Redlands, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-04-16 | Final Game: 2021-06-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Jacob Andrew Nottingham

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Biography

Jacob Nottingham, born in 1995, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2018 until his retirement in 2021. Primarily serving as a position player, Nottingham played in a total of 53 games during his career. He demonstrated his power-hitting ability by launching 8 home runs and driving in 23 runs, although he finished his career with a batting average of .184 and 21 hits. Nottingham's time in the league coincided with a period marked by the increasing emphasis on home runs and offensive production, reflecting a broader trend in the game. Despite his statistical challenges, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, showcasing the potential for power hitting in a league that increasingly valued slugging ability. His journey through professional baseball serves as a testament to the challenges and opportunities faced by players in a highly competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
53 114 16 21 3 0 8 23 0 11 50 0.184 0.277 0.421 0.698 -10.7

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career SLG .421 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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
2018 MIL NL 9 20 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 4 8 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2019 MIL NL 9 6 1 2 0 0 1 4 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2020 MIL NL 20 48 8 9 1 0 4 13 0 5 20 0.188 — — — — -10.7
2021 MIL NL 5 14 2 3 1 0 2 4 0 0 8 0.214 — — — — 0.0
2021 SEA AL 10 26 3 3 0 0 1 2 0 2 12 0.115 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2020 NLWC1 MIL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 4 26 3 0 2
C 36 25 267 14 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 MIL C 8 6 54 5 2 0
2019 MIL 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2019 MIL C 6 0 13 0 1 0
2020 MIL C 19 16 178 7 2 0
2021 MIL C 3 3 22 2 0 0
2021 SEA 1B 4 4 26 3 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 36
First Base 5
Designated Hitter 5