Chet Nichols

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1926-1932)

Chet Nichols was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1926 to 1932 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the New York Giants, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 7 seasons. Across 44 career appearances, he went 1-8 with a 7.19 ERA and 33 strikeouts.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
ERA (Earned Run Average):
Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
SO (Strikeouts):
For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.

Data updated

W–L 1–8
ERA 7.19
WHIP 1.82
SO 33
Pitcher PIV -2926.4
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'11" / 160 lb
Born
7/2/1897 in Woonsocket, RI, USA
Died
7/11/1982 in Pawtucket, RI, USA
MLB Debut
1926-07-30
Last Game
1932-05-29

Full name: Chester Raymond Nichols

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Career Pitching Statistics

Chet Nichols — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 8 44 5 1 0 1 122.2 167 98 11 56 33 7.19 -2926.4

Career ERA 7.19 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 70.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Chet Nichols — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1926 PIT NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 7.2 13 7 5 2 8.22 — 0.0
1927 PIT NL 0 3 8 0 0 0 0 27.2 34 18 17 9 5.86 4.08 (-43%) -538.6
1928 NY1 NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2.2 11 7 3 1 23.62 — 0.0
1930 PHI NL 1 2 16 5 1 0 0 59.2 76 45 16 15 6.79 4.80 (-41%) -1421.0
1931 PHI NL 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 5.2 10 6 1 1 9.53 — 0.0
1932 PHI NL 0 2 11 0 0 0 1 19.1 23 15 14 5 6.98 4.13 (-69%) -966.9
Career · 6 seasons 1 8 44 5 1 0 1 122.2 167 98 56 33 7.19 — -2,926

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 Batting Statistics

Chet Nichols — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 38 3 8 1 0 0 3 0 1 7 .211 .231 .237 .468 0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career SLG .237 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career OPS .468 vs. league average .742 across their career seasons — 36.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Chet Nichols — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1926 PIT NL 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 — — — — 0.0
1927 PIT NL 8 9 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 .111 — — — — 0.0
1928 NY1 NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1930 PHI NL 26 20 3 6 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 .300 — — — — 0.0
1931 PHI NL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1932 PHI NL 11 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 6 seasons 54 38 3 8 1 0 0 3 0 1 7 .211 — — — — 0

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Chet Nichols — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home23171402.235
Away32212401.190

Pitching — Home / Away

Chet Nichols — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home1751.268372386.45
Away2770.0966033257.71

Last 10 Games — Batting

Chet Nichols — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1932-05-29 PHINY1L 000000000
1932-05-26 PHIBSNW 100000000
1932-05-21 PHIBSNL 300000001
1932-05-17 PHICHCL 000000000
1932-05-15 PHICHCW 000000000
1932-05-12 PHISTLL 000000000
1932-05-04 PHIBSNL 000000000
1932-05-03 PHIBSNL 000000000
1932-04-25 PHIBSNW 000000000
1932-04-22 PHINY1L 000000000

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Chet Nichols — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1932-05-29 PHINY1 L 0.2244200
1932-05-26 PHIBSN — 1.0644001
1932-05-21 PHIBSN L 7.2511320
1932-05-17 PHICHC — 0.0021200
1932-05-15 PHICHC — 0.1000200
1932-05-12 PHISTL — 3.0111210
1932-05-04 PHIBSN — 1.0100100
1932-05-03 PHIBSN — 1.0000000
1932-04-25 PHIBSN SV 1.0100200
1932-04-22 PHINY1 — 0.2210000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Chet Nichols — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 44 0 4 33 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Chet Nichols — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1926 PIT P 3 0 0 3 0 0
1927 PIT P 8 0 0 6 0 0
1928 NY1 P 3 0 0 1 0 0
1930 PHI P 16 0 1 17 0 0
1931 PHI P 3 0 1 1 0 0
1932 PHI P 11 0 2 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Chet Nichols — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 44

Chet Nichols: the record in brief

Chet Nichols's major league career runs from a debut on July 30, 1926 to a final game on May 29, 1932. By club, Nichols's seasons break down as the Pittsburgh Pirates (1926 through 1927), the New York Giants (1928), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1930 to 1932). At 5 feet, 11 inches and 160 pounds, Nichols is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Nichols batted and threw right-handed. Nichols was born on July 2, 1897, in Woonsocket, RI, USA. Nichols's death is recorded on July 11, 1982, in Pawtucket, RI, USA. Nichols's full given name, per the bio, is Chester Raymond Nichols.

The pitching table credits Nichols with a 1-8 record and a 7.19 ERA in 44 games. The totals include 33 strikeouts. The league ERA over Nichols's seasons was 4.22, so the 7.19 figure ran 70.3% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 6.79 in 1930, when the league's was 4.80.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chet Nichols

What years did Chet Nichols play?
Chet Nichols played in Major League Baseball from 1926 to 1932.
Was Chet Nichols a pitcher?
Yes. Chet Nichols pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 33 strikeouts.
How many home runs did Chet Nichols hit?
Chet Nichols hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
What teams did Chet Nichols play for?
Chet Nichols played for 3 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1926–1927), the New York Giants (1928), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1930–1932).
What were Chet Nichols's career stats?
In 44 games, Chet Nichols went 1-8 with a 7.19 ERA, 33 strikeouts, 122.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
What position did Chet Nichols play?
Chet Nichols played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Chet Nichols and how much did he weigh?
Chet Nichols was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 160 pounds.
What was Chet Nichols's career ERA?
Chet Nichols finished with a 7.19 career ERA, going 1-8 with 33 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Chet Nichols have?
Chet Nichols recorded 33 career strikeouts.
Is Chet Nichols in the Hall of Fame?
No. Chet Nichols has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.