Rich Nye

Born: 8/4/1944 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-16 | Final Game: 1970-09-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Richard Raymond Nye

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Biography

Rich Nye was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1944 who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 until 1970. Known for his left-handed throwing and competitive spirit, Nye made significant contributions during his career, particularly in an era marked by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more modern offensive approach. He played for the Chicago Cubs and the New York Yankees, showcasing his talent on the mound against some of the best hitters of his time. Over his career, Nye compiled a record of 26-31 with a 3.71 earned run average (ERA), reflecting his ability to keep games competitive. He struck out 267 batters and recorded 4 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starting pitcher and a reliever. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Nye's steady presence and reliable performance contributed to the teams he played for during the late 1960s and early 1970s, a pivotal time in baseball history as the sport began to evolve towards more offensive strategies. His legacy remains a part of the tapestry of the game during this transformative period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
26	31	113	63	16	1	4	477.7	472	197	50	140	267	3.71	0

Career ERA 3.71 vs. league average 3.48 across their career seasons — 6.6% 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
1966	CHC	NL	0	2	3	2	0	0	0	17.0	16	4	7	9	2.12	3.52 (+40%)	-
1967	CHC	NL	13	10	35	30	7	0	0	205.0	179	73	52	119	3.20	3.30 (+3%)	-
1968	CHC	NL	7	12	27	20	6	1	1	132.7	145	56	34	74	3.80	2.98 (-27%)	-
1969	CHC	NL	3	5	34	5	1	0	3	68.7	72	39	21	39	5.11	3.61 (-41%)	-
1970	STL	NL	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	8.0	13	4	6	5	4.50	—	-
1970	WSN	NL	3	2	8	6	2	0	0	46.3	47	21	20	21	4.08	3.89 (-5%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
117	158	8	30	4	0	0	6	0	4	58	0.190	0.209	0.215	0.424	-301.4

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OBP .209 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.

Career SLG .215 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.424 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 37.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1966	CHC	NL	3	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	CHC	NL	35	75	5	16	4	4	2	29	0.213	.242 (-12%)	.306 (-24%)	.357 (-25%)	.663 (-25%)	-301.4
1968	CHC	NL	27	44	0	8	0	2	0	18	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	CHC	NL	36	16	1	1	0	0	0	7	0.062	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	STL	NL	6	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	WSN	NL	10	17	2	3	0	0	1	4	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0