Nate Oliver

Born: 12/13/1940 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

Died: 4/5/2025 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-04-09 | Final Game: 1969-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Nathaniel Oliver

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Biography

Nate Oliver was a professional baseball player born in 1940, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1963 until 1969. Over the course of his career, Oliver appeared in 410 games, primarily as an infielder, and became known for his versatility on the field. He accumulated a total of 216 hits, resulting in a career batting average of .226. Though not known for his power, he hit 2 home runs and drove in 45 RBIs during his time in the league. Oliver also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 17 stolen bases, which added a dynamic element to his playing style. Oliver played during an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including the integration of players from diverse backgrounds into the league. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, he contributed to the teams he played for, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs. His career spanned a transformative time in baseball, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game’s history. After retiring from professional play on September 27, 1969, Oliver left behind a legacy that reflects the determination and grit of players during the 1960s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
410	954	107	216	24	5	2	45	17	72	172	0.226	0.283	0.268	0.552	-2675.9

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career SLG .268 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.552 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 18.4% 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
1963	LAD	NL	65	163	23	39	2	3	1	9	3	13	25	0.239	.246 (-3%)	.308 (-4%)	.371 (-18%)	.680 (-11%)	-297.7
1964	LAD	NL	99	321	28	78	9	0	0	21	7	31	57	0.243	.250 (-3%)	.312 (-1%)	.377 (-28%)	.690 (-16%)	-816.0
1965	LAD	NL	8	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	LAD	NL	80	119	17	23	2	0	0	3	3	13	17	0.193	.248 (-22%)	.309 (-11%)	.376 (-44%)	.685 (-29%)	-557.0
1967	LAD	NL	77	232	18	55	6	2	0	7	3	13	50	0.237	.242 (-2%)	.306 (-8%)	.357 (-22%)	.663 (-15%)	-573.6
1968	SFG	NL	36	73	3	13	2	0	0	1	0	1	13	0.178	.236 (-25%)	.298 (-37%)	.340 (-40%)	.638 (-38%)	-431.5
1969	NYY	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	CHC	NL	44	44	15	7	3	0	1	4	0	1	10	0.159	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1966	WS	LAN	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	291	217	517	616	36	124
3B	2	1	0	2	1	0
OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
SS	50	34	60	104	15	23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	LAN	2B	57	40	109	112	9	26
1963	LAN	SS	2	0	2	2	0	0
1964	LAN	2B	98	97	194	247	15	44
1964	LAN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1965	LAN	2B	2	0	2	1	0	0
1966	LAN	2B	68	38	99	114	5	22
1966	LAN	3B	1	1	0	0	1	0
1966	LAN	SS	2	0	0	0	0	0
1967	LAN	2B	39	23	73	72	4	13
1967	LAN	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1967	LAN	SS	32	29	51	85	8	22
1968	SFN	2B	14	10	18	39	3	10
1968	SFN	3B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1968	SFN	SS	13	5	7	17	7	1
1969	CHN	2B	13	9	22	31	0	9