Nick Capra
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1991)
Nick Capra was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1991 for the Texas Rangers and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 10 seasons. In 45 career games, he hit .167 with 9 hits, 1 home runs, and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-09-06
- Last Game
- 1991-04-24
Full name: Nick Lee Capra
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 54 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | .167 | .262 | .241 | .503 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.
Career OBP .262 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.
Career SLG .241 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.
Career OPS .503 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | TEX | AL | 13 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | TEX | AL | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | TEX | AL | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | KCA | AL | 14 | 29 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .138 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 45 | 54 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (45 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .192 |
| Away | 23 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | .143 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-04-24 | TEX | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-23 | TEX | MIL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-08-11 | KCR | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988-08-10 | KCR | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-08-06 | KCR | TOR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-08-02 | KCR | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-07-30 | KCR | BAL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-07-29 | KCR | BAL | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-07-22 | KCR | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-07-21 | KCR | NYY | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 9 |
| Center Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 13 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Community College | Lamar | CO | 1978 |
| University of Oklahoma | Norman | OK | 1979 |
| Blinn College | Brenham | TX | 1977 |
Nick Capra: the record in brief
September 6, 1982 and April 24, 1991 bracket Nick Capra's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Capra's seasons break down as the Texas Rangers (1982 to 1991) and the Kansas City Royals (1988). Listed as an outfielder, Capra threw and hit right-handed. Capra is listed at 5'8" and 165 pounds. Capra was born on March 8, 1958, in Denver, CO, USA. The bio lists the given name Nick Lee.
The batting record for Capra: 45 games, 9 hits in 54 at bats, and a .167 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 1 RBI. Reaching base at a .262 clip and slugging .241, Capra finished with a .503 OPS. Set against a .258 league average for the same years, Capra's .167 average sits 35.4% below it. Capra collected a career-high 4 hits in 1982.
By games played in the field, center field leads with 13, followed by right field (13), left field (9), and designated hitter (1). In the outfield, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 44 putouts and 2 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nick Capra
- What years did Nick Capra play?
- Nick Capra played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1991.
- Was Nick Capra a pitcher?
- No. Nick Capra was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Nick Capra hit?
- Nick Capra hit 1 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What was Nick Capra's career batting average?
- Nick Capra batted .167 over his career, with 9 hits in 54 at bats.
- How many RBI did Nick Capra have?
- Nick Capra drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Nick Capra in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Nick Capra has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.