Nardi Contreras
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980)
Nardi Contreras was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1980 for the Chicago White Sox. Across 8 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 5.93 ERA and 8 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 193 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-05-23
- Last Game
- 1980-10-01
Full name: Arnaldo Juan Contreras
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 5.93 | 3.84 (-54%) | -227.8 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 5.93 | — | -228 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CHA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Away | 7 | 12.0 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6.75 |
Last 8 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-10-01 | CHW | OAK | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980-09-24 | CHW | OAK | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-09-15 | CHW | SEA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980-09-02 | CHW | DET | — | 1.1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-05-30 | CHW | KCR | — | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980-05-29 | CHW | MIN | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-05-25 | CHW | SEA | — | 1.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-05-23 | CHW | SEA | — | 3.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
Nardi Contreras: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 23, 1980 and the final game on October 1, 1980, Nardi Contreras built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago White Sox in 1980. Contreras played primarily as a pitcher and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Born on September 19, 1951, in Tampa, FL, USA, Contreras was listed at 6'2" and 193 pounds. Nardi Contreras was the playing name; the full given name is Arnaldo Juan.
Across 8 games (0 starts), Contreras recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 5.93 ERA. Contreras had 8 strikeouts. Against a 3.84 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.93 mark was 54.3% worse. All of that pitching came in 1980, with 8 games and 8 strikeouts.
The game-log section draws on 16 games of Retrosheet box scores for Contreras.
The position breakdown shows 8 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nardi Contreras
- Was Nardi Contreras a pitcher?
- Yes. Nardi Contreras pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 8 strikeouts.
- What teams did Nardi Contreras play for?
- Nardi Contreras played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1980).
- What were Nardi Contreras's career stats?
- In 8 games, Nardi Contreras went 0-0 with a 5.93 ERA, 8 strikeouts, and 13.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Nardi Contreras play?
- Nardi Contreras played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Nardi Contreras and how much did he weigh?
- Nardi Contreras was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 193 pounds.
- What was Nardi Contreras's career ERA?
- Nardi Contreras finished with a 5.93 career ERA, going 0-0 with 8 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Nardi Contreras have?
- Nardi Contreras recorded 8 career strikeouts.
- Is Nardi Contreras in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Nardi Contreras has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.