Phil Nevin
Born: 1/19/1971 in Fullerton, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-06-11 | Final Game: 2006-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Phillip Joseph Nevin
Biography
Phil Nevin, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2006. Known for his powerful bat and versatility on the field, Nevin played a total of 1,217 games, accumulating 1,131 hits throughout his career. He showcased his offensive prowess with 208 home runs and 743 runs batted in (RBIs), finishing his career with a respectable batting average of .270. Additionally, Nevin displayed a bit of speed on the base paths, recording 18 stolen bases during his time in the league.
Nevin's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, an accolade that underscored his impact during a competitive era in baseball. His contributions were particularly notable during the transition period of the late 1990s and early 2000s, when the game saw a surge in offensive statistics and home run totals. As a position player, Nevin's ability to adapt to various roles made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, and Texas Rangers. His legacy is remembered as one of determination and skill in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1217 | 4188 | 584 | 1131 | 209 | 6 | 208 | 743 | 18 | 449 | 1019 | 0.270 | 0.343 | 0.472 | 0.814 | 6220.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | DET | AL | 29 | 96 | 9 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 27 | 0.219 | -205.5 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | 18 | 60 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 0.117 | -205.5 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 38 | 120 | 15 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 1 | 8 | 39 | 0.292 | 265.3 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | 93 | 251 | 32 | 59 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 35 | 0 | 25 | 68 | 0.235 | -270.0 |
| 1998 | LAA | AL | 75 | 237 | 27 | 54 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 67 | 0.228 | -569.4 |
| 1999 | SDP | NL | 128 | 383 | 52 | 103 | 27 | 0 | 24 | 85 | 1 | 51 | 82 | 0.269 | 980.2 |
| 2000 | SDP | NL | 143 | 538 | 87 | 163 | 34 | 1 | 31 | 107 | 2 | 59 | 121 | 0.303 | 1971.2 |
| 2001 | SDP | NL | 149 | 546 | 97 | 167 | 31 | 0 | 41 | 126 | 4 | 71 | 147 | 0.306 | 3384.1 |
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 107 | 407 | 53 | 116 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 57 | 4 | 38 | 87 | 0.285 | 137.8 |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 59 | 226 | 30 | 63 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 46 | 2 | 21 | 44 | 0.279 | 378.6 |
| 2004 | SDP | NL | 147 | 547 | 78 | 158 | 31 | 1 | 26 | 105 | 0 | 66 | 121 | 0.289 | 1539.7 |
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 73 | 281 | 31 | 72 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 47 | 1 | 19 | 67 | 0.256 | -415.4 |
| 2005 | TEX | AL | 29 | 99 | 15 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 30 | 0.182 | -415.4 |
| 2006 | CHC | NL | 67 | 179 | 26 | 49 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 33 | 0 | 17 | 52 | 0.274 | 272.1 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 16 | 42 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 0.190 | 272.1 |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 46 | 176 | 26 | 38 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 31 | 0 | 21 | 39 | 0.216 | 272.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ALDS2 | MIN | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 349 | 329 | 2617 | 202 | 24 | 257 |
| 3B | 483 | 463 | 310 | 864 | 77 | 88 |
| C | 109 | 88 | 583 | 48 | 6 | 3 |
| OF | 128 | 114 | 198 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | DET | OF | 27 | 27 | 50 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | HOU | 3B | 16 | 17 | 10 | 32 | 3 | 4 |
| 1996 | DET | C | 4 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | DET | 3B | 24 | 23 | 17 | 49 | 4 | 6 |
| 1996 | DET | OF | 9 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | DET | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | DET | 1B | 7 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | DET | 3B | 17 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | DET | OF | 40 | 36 | 65 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | ANA | C | 69 | 64 | 399 | 32 | 5 | 3 |
| 1998 | ANA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | SDN | C | 31 | 20 | 155 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | SDN | 1B | 11 | 10 | 74 | 9 | 1 | 5 |
| 1999 | SDN | 3B | 67 | 61 | 36 | 131 | 3 | 12 |
| 1999 | SDN | OF | 13 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | SDN | 3B | 142 | 141 | 96 | 242 | 26 | 22 |
| 2001 | SDN | 3B | 145 | 144 | 96 | 265 | 27 | 26 |
| 2002 | SDN | 1B | 36 | 36 | 269 | 22 | 4 | 30 |
| 2002 | SDN | 3B | 71 | 71 | 49 | 131 | 14 | 17 |
| 2003 | SDN | 1B | 31 | 30 | 239 | 21 | 1 | 26 |
| 2003 | SDN | OF | 29 | 29 | 47 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | SDN | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | SDN | 1B | 144 | 142 | 1131 | 92 | 13 | 108 |
| 2005 | SDN | C | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | SDN | 1B | 71 | 70 | 579 | 38 | 4 | 51 |
| 2005 | TEX | 1B | 3 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | CHN | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | CHN | 1B | 38 | 33 | 250 | 17 | 0 | 26 |
| 2006 | CHN | OF | 10 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | MIN | 1B | 5 | 4 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 | TEX | 1B | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 109 |
| First Base | 349 |
| Third Base | 483 |
| Left Field | 89 |
| Right Field | 40 |
| Designated Hitter | 119 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Player of the Week | Week of 2003-09-06 |
| 2001 | Player of the Week | Week of 2001-04-07 |
| 2000 | Player of the Week | Week of 2000-05-20 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TEX | AL | $10,472,409 |
| 2005 | SDN | NL | $9,625,000 |
| 2004 | SDN | NL | $8,500,000 |
| 2003 | SDN | NL | $5,000,000 |
| 2002 | SDN | NL | $2,600,000 |
| 2001 | SDN | NL | $1,625,000 |
| 2000 | SDN | NL | $875,000 |
| 1999 | SDN | NL | $265,000 |
| 1998 | ANA | AL | $210,000 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | $178,000 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | $120,000 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $39,579,409 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fullerton | Fullerton | CA | 1990, 1991, 1992 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 30th | 1.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2001 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 21th | 3.0 | 448 | 0 |