Nick Cullop
Born: 10/16/1900 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 12/8/1978 in Westerville, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-04-14 | Final Game: 1931-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Henry Nicholas Cullop
Biography
Nick Cullop was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1926 until 1931. Making his debut during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game, Cullop showcased his skills primarily with the St. Louis Browns and the Detroit Tigers. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 173 games, where he accumulated 122 hits and recorded 11 home runs, along with 67 RBIs. His batting average stood at .249, reflecting the competitive nature of the league during the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Cullop's playing style was characterized by a solid approach at the plate, demonstrating both power and contact ability, which contributed to his teams' offensive efforts during his tenure. Despite not being a star player, he made his mark in the league with his versatility and commitment on the field. His career, though brief, was part of a significant era in baseball history, as the game began to evolve with the increasing prominence of power hitting and the gradual shift away from the deadball tactics that had dominated the sport prior to his playing days. Cullop finished his career with 1 stolen base, adding a touch of speed to his overall profile as a player.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 173 | 490 | 49 | 122 | 29 | 12 | 11 | 67 | 1 | 40 | 128 | 0.249 | 0.308 | 0.424 | 0.733 | 50.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | NYY | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CLE | AL | 32 | 68 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 0.235 | -16.8 |
| 1927 | WSN | AL | 15 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.217 | -16.8 |
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 13 | 41 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0.195 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | CIN | NL | 7 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | CIN | NL | 104 | 334 | 29 | 88 | 23 | 7 | 8 | 48 | 1 | 21 | 86 | 0.263 | 67.1 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 124 | 0 | 263 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | CLE | OF | 20 | 0 | 50 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927 | WS1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | WS1 | OF | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | BRO | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | BRO | OF | 11 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | CIN | OF | 5 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | CIN | OF | 83 | 0 | 177 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 90 |
| Center Field | 24 |
| Right Field | 12 |