Al Nichols
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1875-1877)
Al Nichols was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1877 for the Brooklyn Atlantics, the New York Mutuals, and the Louisville Grays, a span of 3 seasons. In 95 career games, he hit .171 with 62 hits and 18 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
- Third Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 6/18/1936 in Richmond Hill, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1875-04-24
- Last Game
- 1877-09-26
Full name: Alfred Henry Nichols
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 362 | 25 | 62 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .171 | .176 | .193 | .369 | -1,679 |
Career AVG .171 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 34.5% below league average.
Career OBP .176 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.
Career SLG .193 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 39.5% below league average.
Career OPS .369 vs. league average .592 across their career seasons — 37.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | BR2 | 32 | 131 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .153 | .253 (-40%) | .260 (-41%) | .309 (-46%) | .570 (-44%) | -704.9 | |
| 1876 | NY3 | NL | 57 | 212 | 20 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .179 | .265 (-32%) | .277 (-33%) | .320 (-38%) | .598 (-36%) | -973.9 |
| 1877 | LS1 | NL | 6 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 95 | 362 | 25 | 62 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .171 | — | — | — | — | -1,679 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 90 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
Al Nichols: the record in brief
Al Nichols played a first major league game on April 24, 1875 and a last one on September 26, 1877. The team column moves through the Brooklyn Atlantics (1875), the New York Mutuals (1876), and the Louisville Grays (1877). The bio lists Nichols's primary position as third baseman. The recorded size is 180 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Nichols was born on February 14, 1852, in Worcester, Worcestershire, England. The bio records the death on June 18, 1936, in Richmond Hill, NY, USA. Al Nichols was the playing name; the full given name is Alfred Henry.
Nichols collected 62 hits in 362 at bats across 95 games, good for a .171 batting average; the totals also include 18 runs batted in. Nichols got on base at a .176 rate and slugged .193 (.369 OPS). The league as a whole hit .262 across Nichols's seasons, which puts the .171 career mark 34.5% below average. 1876 produced Nichols's most hits, 38 of them for the New York Mutuals. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .179 in 1876, did not top the league's .265.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Nichols
- What years did Al Nichols play?
- Al Nichols played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1877.
- Was Al Nichols a pitcher?
- No. Al Nichols was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Al Nichols hit?
- Al Nichols hit 0 career home runs with 62 hits.
- What teams did Al Nichols play for?
- Al Nichols played for 3 teams: the Brooklyn Atlantics (1875), the New York Mutuals (1876), and the Louisville Grays (1877).
- What were Al Nichols's career stats?
- In 95 games, Al Nichols had 62 hits, 18 RBI, and 25 runs, with a .171 batting average.
- What position did Al Nichols play?
- Al Nichols played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Al Nichols and how much did he weigh?
- Al Nichols was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Al Nichols's career batting average?
- Al Nichols batted .171 over his career, with 62 hits in 362 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Nichols have?
- Al Nichols drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is Al Nichols in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Nichols has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.