Fred Nicholson, baseball player, 1917-1922

Fred Nicholson

Born: 9/1/1894 in Honey Grove, TX, USA

Died: 1/23/1972 in Kilgore, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-04-11 | Final Game: 1922-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 173 lbs

Biography

Fred Nicholson was born in 1894 and made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player from 1917 to 1922. Over the course of his six-season career, Nicholson played in 303 games, where he showcased his impressive batting skills with a career batting average of .311. His proficiency at the plate was evident as he recorded 247 hits, including 12 home runs, and drove in 107 runs. Known for his speed on the bases, he also accumulated 21 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to contribute not only with his bat but also with his agility. Nicholson played during a transformative time in baseball, navigating the post-Deadball Era where offensive numbers began to rise. His consistent performance and ability to hit for average made him a valuable asset to his teams. Though he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, his solid contributions to the game reflect the skill and determination of players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
303 794 112 247 34 21 12 107 21 65 97 0.311 0.367 0.452 0.819 1776.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 0 35 3 1 3
2B 2 0 5 5 3 2
OF 200 0 394 20 22 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5
Second Base 2
Left Field 120
Center Field 20
Right Field 66