Rod Nichols, baseball player, 1988-1995

Rod Nichols

Born: 12/29/1964 in Burlington, IA, USA

Died: 5/14/2025 in Helena, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-07-30 | Final Game: 1995-08-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Rodney Lea Nichols

Biography

Rod Nichols, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1988 to August 29, 1995. Nichols played in an era characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. He made his mark primarily with the Cleveland Indians and the Atlanta Braves, showcasing a determination and resilience that defined his playing style. Over the course of his career, Nichols recorded an 11-31 win-loss record with a 4.43 earned run average (ERA). He struck out a total of 214 batters, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters and contribute to his teams' pitching rotations. Nichols also notched one save, a testament to his versatility as a pitcher. While his overall record may not reflect the dominant performances seen from some of his contemporaries, Nichols's presence on the mound during the late 1980s and early 1990s contributed to the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during that dynamic period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 31 100 48 6 1 1 412.7 460 203 42 121 214 4.43 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 100 48 24 53 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 100

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 LAN NL $350,000
1992 CLE AL $250,000
1991 CLE AL $125,000
1990 CLE AL $112,500
1989 CLE AL $73,500
Total Career Earnings $911,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of New Mexico Albuquerque NM 1983, 1984, 1985