Dick Nen
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1963-1970)
Dick Nen was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1970 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Washington Senators, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 8 seasons. In 367 career games, he hit .224 with 185 hits, 21 home runs, and 107 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1963-09-18
- Last Game
- 1970-06-28
Full name: Richard Leroy Nen
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 367 | 826 | 70 | 185 | 23 | 3 | 21 | 107 | 1 | 77 | 152 | .224 | .288 | .335 | .623 | -941 |
Career AVG .224 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.
Career OBP .288 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Career SLG .335 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.
Career OPS .623 vs. league average .678 across their career seasons — 8.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | LAN | NL | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1965 | WS2 | AL | 69 | 246 | 18 | 64 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 31 | 1 | 19 | 47 | .260 | .245 (+6%) | .310 (avg) | .371 (avg) | .682 (avg) | -13.6 |
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 94 | 235 | 20 | 50 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 0 | 28 | 46 | .213 | .248 (-14%) | .309 (-5%) | .376 (-14%) | .685 (-10%) | -320.1 |
| 1967 | WS2 | AL | 110 | 238 | 21 | 52 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 0 | 21 | 39 | .218 | .242 (-10%) | .306 (-9%) | .357 (-7%) | .663 (-8%) | -291.1 |
| 1968 | CHN | NL | 81 | 94 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 17 | .181 | .236 (-24%) | .298 (-25%) | .340 (-19%) | .638 (-21%) | -316.3 |
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 367 | 826 | 70 | 185 | 23 | 3 | 21 | 107 | 1 | 77 | 152 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -941 | ||
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 (367 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 174 | 366 | 29 | 75 | 8 | 39 | .205 |
| Away | 193 | 460 | 41 | 110 | 13 | 68 | .239 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-06-28 | TEX | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-06-26 | TEX | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-06-21 | TEX | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-06-16 | TEX | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-06-10 | TEX | KCR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-06-09 | TEX | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-29 | CHC | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968-09-28 | CHC | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-27 | CHC | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-25 | CHC | LAD | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 264 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Harbor College | Wilmington | CA | 1959 |
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach | CA | 1960 |
Dick Nen: the record in brief
Dick Nen's major league career runs from a debut on September 18, 1963 to a final game on June 28, 1970. The team column moves through the Los Angeles Dodgers (1963), the Washington Senators (1965 to 1970), and the Chicago Cubs (1968). Listed as a first baseman, Nen batted and threw left-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'2" and 200 pounds. The birth record reads September 24, 1939, in South Gate, CA, USA. The given name on file is Richard Leroy Nen.
Across 367 games at the plate, Nen's career line reads 185 hits in 826 at bats for a .224 average; the totals also include 21 homers and 107 RBI. Reaching base at a .288 clip and slugging .335, Nen finished with a .623 OPS. Measured against the leagues Nen played in, the .224 career average compares with a .246 league average over the same seasons, 8.9% below the league. The OPS comparison is .623 to a league .678, 8.1% below average. 1965 produced Nen's most hits, 64 of them for the Washington Senators.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dick Nen
- What years did Dick Nen play?
- Dick Nen played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1970.
- Was Dick Nen a pitcher?
- No. Dick Nen was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dick Nen hit?
- Dick Nen hit 21 career home runs with 185 hits.
- What was Dick Nen's career batting average?
- Dick Nen batted .224 over his career, with 185 hits in 826 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dick Nen have?
- Dick Nen drove in 107 runs in his career.
- Is Dick Nen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dick Nen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.