Rod Nichols
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988-1995)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- Died
- 5/14/2025 in Helena, MT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1988-07-30
- Last Game
- 1995-08-29
Full name: Rodney Lea Nichols
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 | -1522.8 |
Career ERA 4.43 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 12.3% worse than league average.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CLE | AL | 1 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 69.3 | 73 | 39 | 23 | 31 | 5.06 | 3.73 (-36%) | -277.9 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 4 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.7 | 81 | 35 | 24 | 42 | 4.40 | 3.71 (-18%) | -1077.4 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 24 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 7.88 | 3.86 (-104%) | -1653.8 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | 2 | 11 | 31 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 137.3 | 145 | 54 | 30 | 76 | 3.54 | 3.91 (+10%) | 2852.3 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | 4 | 3 | 30 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105.3 | 114 | 53 | 31 | 56 | 4.53 | 3.75 (-21%) | -1365.9 |
| 1993 | LAN | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5.68 | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5.40 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 11 | 31 | 100 | 48 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 412.2 | 460 | 203 | 121 | 214 | 4.43 | — | -1,523 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CLE | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | LAN | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | ATL | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (200 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 52 | 226.2 | 255 | 110 | 69 | 117 | 4.37 |
| Away | 48 | 186.0 | 205 | 93 | 52 | 97 | 4.50 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-29 | ATL | HOU | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-08-16 | ATL | MIA | — | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-08-12 | ATL | COL | — | 0.2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995-08-09 | ATL | CIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-08-06 | ATL | WSN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-07-10 | LAD | NYN | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993-07-08 | LAD | NYN | L | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-07-07 | LAD | PHI | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-06-16 | LAD | COL | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-10-02 | CLE | BAL | W | 4.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CLE | P | 11 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | CLE | P | 15 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990 | CLE | P | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | CLE | P | 31 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | CLE | P | 30 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | LAN | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | ATL | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Rod Nichols (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rod Nichols
- What years did Rod Nichols play?
- Rod Nichols played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1995.
- Was Rod Nichols a pitcher?
- Yes. Rod Nichols pitched in the major leagues, recording 11 wins and 214 strikeouts.