Chris Nyman, baseball player, 1982-1983

Chris Nyman

Born: 6/6/1955 in Pomona, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-07-28 | Final Game: 1983-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Christopher Curtis Nyman

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Biography

Chris Nyman, born in 1955, was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1980s. He played in a total of 49 games from his debut on July 28, 1982, until his final appearance on October 1, 1983. Throughout his brief career, Nyman demonstrated versatility and speed on the field, accumulating 24 hits, 2 home runs, and 6 RBIs, with a respectable batting average of .258. He also showcased his agility by stealing 5 bases, making him a valuable asset in the lineup despite his limited time in the majors. Nyman's career unfolded during an era characterized by changing player dynamics and the gradual transition away from the deadball era. While he may not have achieved the lasting fame of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination common among players of that time. His time in the league, though short, remains a testament to the hard work and dedication required to reach the highest levels of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
49 93 18 24 1 0 2 6 5 7 16 0.258 0.317 0.333 0.650 -249.0

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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
1982 CHW AL 28 65 6 16 1 0 0 2 3 3 9 0.246 .261 (-6%) .324 (-14%) .388 (-33%) .712 (-24%) -249.0
1983 CHW AL 21 28 12 8 0 0 2 4 2 4 7 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 34 28 247 17 1 24
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 CHA 1B 24 18 160 12 1 16
1982 CHA OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
1983 CHA 1B 10 10 87 5 0 8

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 34
Left Field 1
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1975, 1976, 1977