Brian McNichol

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999)

Brian McNichol was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1999 for the Chicago Cubs. Across 4 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA and 12 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

W–L 0–2
ERA 6.75
WHIP 2.06
SO 12
Pitcher PIV -880.1
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
L / L
Height / Weight
6'6" / 215 lb
Born
5/20/1974 in Fairfax, VA, USA
MLB Debut
1999-09-07
Last Game
1999-09-30

Full name: Brian David McNichol

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Career Pitching Statistics

Brian McNichol — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 2 4 2 0 0 0 10.2 15 8 4 7 12 6.75 -880.1

Career ERA 6.75 vs. league average 4.71 across their career seasons — 43.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Brian McNichol — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1999 CHN NL 0 2 4 2 0 0 0 10.2 15 8 7 12 6.75 4.71 (-43%) -880.1
Career · 1 season 0 2 4 2 0 0 0 10.2 15 8 7 12 6.75 — -880

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.

Career Batting Statistics

Brian McNichol — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000 0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .434 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS .000 vs. league average .778 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Brian McNichol — 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
1999 CHN NL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 1 season 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 — — — — 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

Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Brian McNichol — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home210000.000
Away210000.000

Pitching — Home / Away

Brian McNichol — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home25.0864510.80
Away25.272373.18

Last 4 Games — Batting

Brian McNichol — Last 4 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1999-09-30 CHCPHIL 100000001
1999-09-20 CHCSTLL 000000000
1999-09-11 CHCHOUL 000000000
1999-09-07 CHCCINL 100000000

Last 4 Games — Pitching

Brian McNichol — Last 4 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1999-09-30 CHCPHI L 5.0622171
1999-09-20 CHCSTL — 1.0000110
1999-09-11 CHCHOU — 0.2100200
1999-09-07 CHCCIN L 4.0866343

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Brian McNichol — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 4 2 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Brian McNichol — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 CHN P 4 2 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Brian McNichol — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 4

College History

Brian McNichol — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
James Madison University Harrisonburg VA 1993, 1994, 1995

Brian McNichol: the record in brief

Brian McNichol played a first major league game on September 7, 1999 and a last one on September 30, 1999. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago Cubs. McNichol played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. Born on May 20, 1974, in Fairfax, VA, USA, McNichol was listed at 6-foot-6 and 215 pounds. Brian McNichol was the playing name; the full given name is Brian David.

McNichol's career pitching line is 0 wins, 2 losses and a 6.75 ERA over 4 appearances. The totals include 12 strikeouts. Against a 4.71 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.75 mark was 43.4% worse. McNichol's only pitching season is 1999: 4 games, 12 strikeouts.

Every defensive appearance on record for McNichol, 4 games, came at pitcher.

The college table lists James Madison University in 1993, 1994, and 1995.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brian McNichol

Was Brian McNichol a pitcher?
Yes. Brian McNichol pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 12 strikeouts.
How many home runs did Brian McNichol hit?
Brian McNichol hit 0 career home runs.
What teams did Brian McNichol play for?
Brian McNichol played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (1999).
What were Brian McNichol's career stats?
In 4 games, Brian McNichol went 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA, 12 strikeouts, and 10.2 innings pitched.
What position did Brian McNichol play?
Brian McNichol played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Brian McNichol and how much did he weigh?
Brian McNichol was listed at 6 feet 6 inches and 215 pounds.
What was Brian McNichol's career ERA?
Brian McNichol finished with a 6.75 career ERA, going 0-2 with 12 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Brian McNichol have?
Brian McNichol recorded 12 career strikeouts.
Is Brian McNichol in the Hall of Fame?
No. Brian McNichol has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.