Nick Polly

Born: 4/18/1917 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 1/17/1993 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-11 | Final Game: 1945-05-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Nicholas Polly

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Biography

Nick Polly was a professional baseball player born in 1917, who played in the Major Leagues from 1937 until 1945. Primarily serving as a position player, Polly's career spanned a challenging era in baseball history, marked by the effects of World War II and the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. He made a brief appearance in the majors, participating in 14 games, where he recorded 5 hits and 3 RBIs. While he did not hit any home runs and finished with a batting average of 0.2, Polly's contributions to his teams were largely overshadowed by the tumultuous times and the many players who served in the military during the war. Despite his limited statistics, Polly's journey through the ranks of professional baseball highlights the perseverance and dedication of players during a period when many were called to serve their country. His time on the field serves as a reminder of the impact of historical events on the sport itself, as players like Polly navigated both the challenges of competition and the realities of wartime life. Though he may not have left an indelible mark in terms of numbers, Nick Polly remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the spirit of those who played amidst extraordinary circumstances.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	2.0	1.0	2.0	0	0	0	1.0	2.0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1934	4.0	2.0	1.0	2.0	0	0	0	1.0	2.0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	25	2	5	0	0	0	3	0	0	2	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 40.4% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 46.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 43.9% 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
1937	BRO	NL	10	18	2	4	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	BOS	AL	4	7	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	9	0	5	15	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	BRO	3B	7	0	4	13	3	0
1945	BOS	3B	2	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	9