Sam Nicholl
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1888-1890)
Sam Nicholl was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1888 to 1890 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Columbus Solons, a span of 3 seasons. In 22 career games, he hit .128 with 10 hits and 4 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 178 lb
- Died
- 4/19/1937 in Steubenville, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1888-10-05
- Last Game
- 1890-05-04
Full name: Samuel Anderson Nicholl
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 78 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | .128 | .171 | .128 | .299 | -424 |
Career AVG .128 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 49.0% below league average.
Career OBP .171 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 46.4% below league average.
Career SLG .128 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 62.1% below league average.
Career OPS .299 vs. league average .657 across their career seasons — 54.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | PIT | NL | 8 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .045 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | CL6 | AA | 14 | 56 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | .161 | .260 (-38%) | .336 (-44%) | .351 (-54%) | .687 (-49%) | -423.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 22 | 78 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | .128 | — | — | — | — | -424 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 14 |
| Center Field | 8 |
Sam Nicholl: the record in brief
Sam Nicholl played a first major league game on October 5, 1888 and a last one on May 4, 1890. By club, Nicholl's seasons break down as the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1888) and the Columbus Solons (1890). At 5 feet, 10 inches and 178 pounds, Nicholl is listed as an outfielder. Nicholl threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Nicholl was born on April 20, 1869, in Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland. Nicholl died on April 19, 1937, in Steubenville, OH, USA. Nicholl's full given name, per the bio, is Samuel Anderson Nicholl.
The batting record for Nicholl: 22 games, 10 hits in 78 at bats, and a .128 average; the totals also include 4 RBI. Reaching base at a .171 clip and slugging .128, Nicholl finished with a .299 OPS. Over the seasons Nicholl played, league hitters batted .252; the .128 career figure is 49.0% below that. The OPS comparison is .299 to a league .657, 54.5% below average. Nicholl collected a career-high 9 hits in 1890. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .161 in 1890, did not top the league's .260.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sam Nicholl
- What years did Sam Nicholl play?
- Sam Nicholl played in Major League Baseball from 1888 to 1890.
- Was Sam Nicholl a pitcher?
- No. Sam Nicholl was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Sam Nicholl hit?
- Sam Nicholl hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Sam Nicholl play for?
- Sam Nicholl played for 2 teams: the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1888) and the Columbus Solons (1890).
- What were Sam Nicholl's career stats?
- In 22 games, Sam Nicholl had 10 hits, 4 RBI, 10 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .128 batting average.
- What position did Sam Nicholl play?
- Sam Nicholl played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Sam Nicholl and how much did he weigh?
- Sam Nicholl was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 178 pounds.
- What was Sam Nicholl's career batting average?
- Sam Nicholl batted .128 over his career, with 10 hits in 78 at bats.
- How many RBI did Sam Nicholl have?
- Sam Nicholl drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Sam Nicholl in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sam Nicholl has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.