Tom Nieto
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1990)
Tom Nieto was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1990 for 4 teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 7 seasons. In 251 career games, he hit .205 with 127 hits, 5 home runs, and 69 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 193 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-05-10
- Last Game
- 1990-09-29
Full name: Thomas Andrew Nieto
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | 619 | 37 | 127 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 69 | 0 | 55 | 135 | .205 | .280 | .281 | .561 | -1,852 |
Career AVG .205 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.
Career SLG .281 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.
Career OPS .561 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SLN | NL | 33 | 86 | 7 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 18 | .279 | .259 (+7%) | .322 (-3%) | .384 (+12%) | .707 (+5%) | 39.5 |
| 1985 | SLN | NL | 95 | 253 | 15 | 57 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 26 | 37 | .225 | .257 (-12%) | .323 (-6%) | .390 (-28%) | .714 (-18%) | -653.8 |
| 1986 | MON | NL | 30 | 65 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 21 | .200 | .257 (-22%) | .325 (-15%) | .395 (-18%) | .720 (-17%) | -174.9 |
| 1987 | MIN | AL | 41 | 105 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 24 | .200 | .262 (-24%) | .331 (-17%) | .415 (-24%) | .746 (-21%) | -362.2 |
| 1988 | MIN | AL | 24 | 60 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | .067 | .254 (-74%) | .317 (-70%) | .377 (-82%) | .695 (-77%) | -700.8 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 11 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 17 | 30 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 251 | 619 | 37 | 127 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 69 | 0 | 55 | 135 | .205 | — | — | — | — | -1,852 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (251 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 134 | 337 | 17 | 70 | 3 | 37 | .208 |
| Away | 117 | 282 | 20 | 57 | 2 | 32 | .202 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-09-29 | PHI | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-24 | PHI | WSN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-23 | PHI | WSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-12 | PHI | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-11 | PHI | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-09 | PHI | NYN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990-09-02 | PHI | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-01 | PHI | SDP | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-08-23 | PHI | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-08-21 | PHI | LAD | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 249 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Tom Nieto's recorded salaries total $308,500 over 3 seasons, 1986 to 1989. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nieto's career ran from 1984 to 1990. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1987, and 1990.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | PHI | NL | $115,000 |
| 1988 | MIN | AL | $103,500 |
| 1986 | MON | NL | $90,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $308,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos College | Norwalk | CA | 1979, 1980 |
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa | OK | 1981 |
Tom Nieto: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 10, 1984 and the final game on September 29, 1990, Tom Nieto built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the St. Louis Cardinals (1984 to 1985), the Montreal Expos (1986), the Minnesota Twins (1987 through 1988), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1989 to 1990). At 6'1" and 193 pounds, Nieto is listed as a catcher. Nieto both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is October 27, 1960, in Downey, CA, USA. Tom Nieto was the playing name; the full given name is Thomas Andrew.
Nieto finished with 127 hits from 619 at bats in 251 games, which works out to .205, along with 5 home runs and 69 RBI. Reaching base at a .280 clip and slugging .281, Nieto finished with a .561 OPS. Set against a .258 league average for the same years, Nieto's .205 average sits 20.4% below it. The OPS comparison is .561 to a league .713, 21.3% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 57, in 1985. Nieto drove in a season-high 34 runs in 1985.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Nieto
- What years did Tom Nieto play?
- Tom Nieto played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1990.
- Was Tom Nieto a pitcher?
- No. Tom Nieto was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tom Nieto hit?
- Tom Nieto hit 5 career home runs with 127 hits.
- What teams did Tom Nieto play for?
- Tom Nieto played for 4 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1984–1985), the Montreal Expos (1986), the Minnesota Twins (1987–1988), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1989–1990).
- What were Tom Nieto's career stats?
- In 251 games, Tom Nieto had 127 hits, 5 home runs, 69 RBI, and 37 runs, with a .205 batting average.
- How much did Tom Nieto earn in his career?
- Tom Nieto's recorded salaries total $308,500 over 3 seasons, 1986 to 1989. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nieto's career ran from 1984 to 1990. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1987, and 1990.
- What was Tom Nieto's salary?
- Tom Nieto's last recorded salary was $115,000, in 1989. His highest recorded salary was $115,000, in 1989, and his lowest was $90,000, in 1986. The Salary History table lists each season from 1986 to 1989.
- What position did Tom Nieto play?
- Tom Nieto played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tom Nieto and how much did he weigh?
- Tom Nieto was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 193 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tom Nieto hit each season?
- Tom Nieto's home runs by season: 3 in 1984, 0 in 1985, 1 in 1986, 1 in 1987, 0 in 1988, 0 in 1989, and 0 in 1990. His most in one season was 3, in 1984.
- What was Tom Nieto's career batting average?
- Tom Nieto batted .205 over his career, with 127 hits in 619 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tom Nieto have?
- Tom Nieto drove in 69 runs in his career.
- Is Tom Nieto in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Nieto has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.