George Nicol
Born: 10/17/1870 in Barry, IL, USA
Died: 8/4/1924 in Milwaukee, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1890-09-23 | Final Game: 1894-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: George Edward Nicol
Biography
George Nicol was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the National League during the early 1890s. Born in 1870, Nicol made his Major League debut on April 30, 1890, and had a career that spanned until September 29, 1894. Throughout his time in the league, he compiled a record of 5-7, with an earned run average (ERA) of 7.19. Nicol was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 45 strikeouts. However, he did not record any saves during his time in the majors.
Nicol's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the game began to move away from the deadball era towards a more modern style. While his personal statistics may not have placed him among the game's elite, Nicol contributed to the competitive landscape of the National League and played alongside many notable contemporaries. His role as a pitcher during this era reflected the evolving strategies and challenges faced by teams as they sought to establish themselves in a rapidly changing sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 91.3 | 118 | 73 | 7 | 84 | 45 | 7.19 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | SL4 | AA | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 11 | 9 | 19 | 16 | 4.76 | -691.7 |
| 1891 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 4.91 | - |
| 1894 | LS3 | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 35 | 26 | 16 | 4 | 13.76 | -1739.3 |
| 1894 | PIT | NL | 3 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 46.3 | 58 | 32 | 39 | 13 | 6.22 | -1565.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 147 | 24 | 51 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 0.347 | 0.381 | 0.469 | 0.850 | -6.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | SL4 | AA | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1891 | CHC | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1894 | LS3 | NL | 28 | 112 | 12 | 38 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0.339 | -6.7 |
| 1894 | PIT | NL | 9 | 22 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.409 | -6.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 26 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| P | 17 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | SL4 | P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | CHN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1894 | LS3 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1894 | LS3 | OF | 26 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| 1894 | PIT | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
| Right Field | 26 |