Chris Nabholz
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1995)
Chris Nabholz was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1995 for 4 teams, including the Montreal Expos, a span of 6 seasons. Across 141 career appearances, he went 37-35 with a 3.94 ERA and 405 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 1447.3.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-06-11
- Last Game
- 1995-08-08
Full name: Christopher William Nabholz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | MON | NL | 6 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 70.0 | 43 | 22 | 32 | 53 | 2.83 | 3.86 (+27%) | -7.3 |
| 1991 | MON | NL | 8 | 7 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 153.2 | 134 | 62 | 57 | 99 | 3.63 | 3.91 (+7%) | 3048.3 |
| 1992 | MON | NL | 11 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 195.0 | 176 | 72 | 74 | 130 | 3.32 | 3.75 (+11%) | 1759.1 |
| 1993 | MON | NL | 9 | 8 | 26 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 116.2 | 100 | 53 | 63 | 74 | 4.09 | 4.19 (+2%) | -1043.4 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 11.45 | 4.51 (-154%) | -445.3 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 3 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 44 | 31 | 29 | 23 | 6.64 | 4.51 (-47%) | -1350.3 |
| 1995 | CHN | NL | 0 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.1 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 5.40 | 4.45 (-21%) | -513.8 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 37 | 35 | 141 | 100 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 611.2 | 542 | 268 | 278 | 405 | 3.94 | — | 1,447 | ||
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
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | 178 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 44 | .107 | .136 | .124 | .259 | -1,063 |
Career AVG .107 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 59.2% below league average.
Career OBP .136 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.
Career SLG .124 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 68.9% below league average.
Career OPS .259 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 64.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | MON | NL | 11 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | MON | NL | 24 | 52 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14 | .115 | .255 (-55%) | .323 (-49%) | .384 (-70%) | .708 (-61%) | -487.7 |
| 1992 | MON | NL | 32 | 65 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | .123 | .255 (-52%) | .322 (-58%) | .377 (-55%) | .699 (-56%) | -575.1 |
| 1993 | MON | NL | 26 | 39 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .128 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHN | NL | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 141 | 178 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 44 | .107 | — | — | — | — | -1,063 | ||
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 (282 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 70 | 87 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 2 | .115 |
| Away | 71 | 91 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 | .099 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 70 | 324.1 | 254 | 120 | 140 | 205 | 3.33 |
| Away | 71 | 287.1 | 288 | 148 | 138 | 200 | 4.64 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-08 | CHC | SDP | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-08-06 | CHC | STL | L | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-08-05 | CHC | STL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-08-04 | CHC | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-08-01 | CHC | PIT | — | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995-07-29 | CHC | PHI | — | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-07-25 | CHC | WSN | — | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-07-24 | CHC | NYN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995-07-23 | CHC | CIN | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-07-22 | CHC | CIN | — | 0.1 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 141 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Pitcher of the Month | September |
Salary History
Chris Nabholz's recorded salaries total $1,872,500 over 5 seasons, 1991 to 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nabholz's career ran from 1990 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1990.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CHN | NL | $300,000 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | $950,000 |
| 1993 | MON | NL | $307,500 |
| 1992 | MON | NL | $195,000 |
| 1991 | MON | NL | $120,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,872,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson University | Towson | MD | 1986, 1987, 1988 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Chris Nabholz (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Chris Nabholz: the record in brief
According to the bio, Chris Nabholz debuted on June 11, 1990 and played a final game on August 8, 1995. The team column moves through the Montreal Expos (1990 to 1993), the Cleveland Indians (1994), the Boston Red Sox (1994), and the Chicago Cubs (1995). Nabholz is listed as a pitcher at 6'5" and 210 pounds. The bio says Nabholz batted and threw left-handed. The recorded birth is January 5, 1967, in Harrisburg, PA, USA. The given name on file is Christopher William Nabholz.
The pitching table credits Nabholz with a 37-35 record and a 3.94 ERA in 141 games. Also on Nabholz's record: 405 strikeouts. Nabholz's 3.94 ERA was close to the 4.09 league figure for those seasons. The best win total was 11, in 1992. In 1992, one of the busiest seasons, Nabholz posted a 3.32 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.75. Nabholz's career Pitcher PIV, which scores run prevention against each season's league, is 1,447.3.
Nabholz's awards table lists Pitcher of the Month (1991).
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Nabholz
- What years did Chris Nabholz play?
- Chris Nabholz played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1995.
- Was Chris Nabholz a pitcher?
- Yes. Chris Nabholz pitched in the major leagues, recording 37 wins and 405 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Chris Nabholz hit?
- Chris Nabholz hit 0 career home runs with 19 hits.
- What teams did Chris Nabholz play for?
- Chris Nabholz played for 4 teams: the Montreal Expos (1990–1993), the Cleveland Indians (1994), the Boston Red Sox (1994), and the Chicago Cubs (1995).
- What were Chris Nabholz's career stats?
- In 141 games, Chris Nabholz went 37-35 with a 3.94 ERA, 405 strikeouts, and 611.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Chris Nabholz earn in his career?
- Chris Nabholz's recorded salaries total $1,872,500 over 5 seasons, 1991 to 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nabholz's career ran from 1990 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1990.
- What was Chris Nabholz's salary?
- Chris Nabholz's last recorded salary was $300,000, in 1995. His highest recorded salary was $950,000, in 1994, and his lowest was $120,000, in 1991. The Salary History table lists each season from 1991 to 1995.
- What position did Chris Nabholz play?
- Chris Nabholz played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chris Nabholz and how much did he weigh?
- Chris Nabholz was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 210 pounds.
- What was Chris Nabholz's career ERA?
- Chris Nabholz finished with a 3.94 career ERA, going 37-35 with 405 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Chris Nabholz have?
- Chris Nabholz recorded 405 career strikeouts.
- Is Chris Nabholz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Nabholz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.