Chris Nabholz
Born: 1/5/1967 in Harrisburg, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-06-11 | Final Game: 1995-08-08
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Christopher William Nabholz
Biography
Chris Nabholz was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1967, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1995. Known for his left-handed arm and competitive spirit, Nabholz compiled a career record of 37 wins and 35 losses, showcasing his ability to keep his team in games during his tenure. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.94, he demonstrated solid pitching skills, striking out a total of 405 batters over his career. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions were primarily as a starting pitcher, where he was relied upon to take the mound regularly.
Nabholz played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the game saw an influx of power hitters and the emergence of the steroid era. His style was characterized by a focus on control and the ability to induce ground balls, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Throughout his career, he played for several clubs, leaving a legacy as a durable pitcher who could handle the rigors of a demanding season. His overall contributions to the teams he represented solidified his place in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 35 | 141 | 100 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 611.7 | 542 | 268 | 41 | 278 | 405 | 3.94 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | WSN | NL | 6 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 70.0 | 43 | 22 | 32 | 53 | 2.83 | - |
| 1991 | WSN | NL | 8 | 7 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 153.7 | 134 | 62 | 57 | 99 | 3.63 | - |
| 1992 | WSN | NL | 11 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 195.0 | 176 | 72 | 74 | 130 | 3.32 | - |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 9 | 8 | 26 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 116.7 | 100 | 53 | 63 | 74 | 4.09 | - |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 3 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 44 | 31 | 29 | 23 | 6.64 | -1362.0 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 11.45 | -446.3 |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.3 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 5.40 | - |
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 | 0.107 | 0.136 | 0.124 | 0.259 | -1118.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | WSN | NL | 11 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | WSN | NL | 24 | 52 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.115 | -509.4 |
| 1992 | WSN | NL | 32 | 65 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.123 | -609.2 |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 26 | 39 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.128 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 141 | 100 | 34 | 110 | 4 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | MON | P | 11 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | MON | P | 24 | 24 | 9 | 28 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 | MON | P | 32 | 32 | 14 | 41 | 2 | 3 |
| 1993 | MON | P | 26 | 21 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | BOS | P | 8 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | CLE | P | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CHN | P | 34 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 141 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Pitcher of the Month | September |
Salary History
| 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 Career Earnings | $1,872,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson University | Towson | MD | 1986, 1987, 1988 |