Fernando Nieve, baseball player, 2006-2010

Fernando Nieve

Born: 7/15/1982 in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2006-04-04 | Final Game: 2010-07-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Fernando Alexis Nieve

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Biography

Fernando Nieve, born in 1982, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2010. His career spanned parts of five seasons, during which he showcased a repertoire that included a fastball and a breaking pitch, making him a valuable arm in the bullpen and starting rotation. Nieve finished his career with a record of 8-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.61, striking out 143 batters over his time in the majors. Although he never recorded a save, his contributions were often felt in high-leverage situations, reflecting the evolving role of pitchers during the mid-2000s. Nieve's career began during an era characterized by a mix of emerging talent and established stars, as teams increasingly relied on specialized pitchers. While he played for several teams, including the Houston Astros and the New York Mets, his journey through the majors was marked by determination and resilience. After retiring in 2010, Nieve left behind a legacy as a skilled pitcher who navigated the complexities of a competitive environment, providing fans with memorable moments on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 11 99 19 0 0 0 185.7 177 95 34 84 143 4.61 0

Career ERA 4.61 vs. league average 4.31 across their career seasons — 6.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2006 HOU NL 3 3 40 11 0 0 0 96.3 87 45 41 70 4.20 4.53 (+7%) -2295.9
2008 HOU NL 0 1 11 0 0 0 0 10.7 17 10 2 12 8.44 4.32 (-95%) 118.1
2009 NYN NL 3 3 8 7 0 0 0 36.7 36 12 19 23 2.95 4.32 (+32%) -531.4
2010 NYN NL 2 4 40 1 0 0 0 42.0 37 28 22 38 6.00 4.08 (-47%) -2117.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
99 28 0 5 0 0 0 2 0 2 11 0.179 0.233 0.179 0.412 0.0

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.

Career OBP .233 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.

Career SLG .179 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 57.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.412 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 45.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2006 HOU NL 40 16 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 8 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2008 HOU NL 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 NYN NL 8 9 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2010 NYN NL 40 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 99 19 16 17 0 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 HOU P 40 11 10 7 0 2
2008 HOU P 11 0 1 1 0 1
2009 NYN P 8 7 2 6 0 1
2010 NYN P 40 1 3 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 99

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 NYN NL $414,000
2006 HOU NL $327,000
Total Career Earnings $741,000