Juan Nieves
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1988)
Juan Nieves was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1988 for the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 3 seasons. Across 94 career appearances, he went 32-25 with a 4.71 ERA and 352 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-04-10
- Last Game
- 1988-10-02
Full name: Juan Manuel Nieves
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ML4 | AL | 11 | 12 | 35 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 184.2 | 224 | 101 | 77 | 116 | 4.92 | 3.97 (-24%) | -28.2 |
| 1987 | ML4 | AL | 14 | 8 | 34 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 195.2 | 199 | 106 | 100 | 163 | 4.88 | 4.29 (-14%) | -341.7 |
| 1988 | ML4 | AL | 7 | 5 | 25 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 110.1 | 84 | 50 | 50 | 73 | 4.08 | 3.73 (-9%) | -1739.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 32 | 25 | 94 | 81 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 490.2 | 507 | 257 | 227 | 352 | 4.71 | — | -2,109 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ML4 | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | ML4 | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | ML4 | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 94 | 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 (188 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 41 | 199.2 | 222 | 129 | 104 | 142 | 5.81 |
| Away | 53 | 291.0 | 285 | 128 | 123 | 210 | 3.96 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-10-02 | MIL | OAK | — | 1.2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-09-28 | MIL | LAA | — | 6.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 1988-09-23 | MIL | OAK | — | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988-09-18 | MIL | SEA | W | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 1988-09-13 | MIL | CHW | W | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988-09-05 | MIL | CHW | SV | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-08-31 | MIL | TOR | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988-08-27 | MIL | DET | — | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988-08-23 | MIL | CLE | — | 2.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-08-19 | MIL | TOR | W | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 94 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Player of the Week | Week of 1987-04-18 |
Salary History
Juan Nieves's recorded salaries total $1,090,000 over 5 seasons, 1986 to 1990. Nieves's career, 1986 to 1988, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | ML4 | AL | $340,000 |
| 1989 | ML4 | AL | $370,000 |
| 1988 | ML4 | AL | $195,000 |
| 1987 | ML4 | AL | $115,000 |
| 1986 | ML4 | AL | $70,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $1,090,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Juan Nieves (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Juan Nieves: the record in brief
According to the bio, Juan Nieves debuted on April 10, 1986 and played a final game on October 2, 1988. All of the seasons listed were played for the Milwaukee Brewers. The bio lists Nieves as a pitcher who threw and hit left-handed. Nieves is listed at 6-foot-3 and 175 pounds. Nieves was born on January 5, 1965, in Santurce, P.R. The bio lists the given name Juan Manuel.
Across 94 games (81 starts), Nieves recorded 32 wins against 25 losses with a 4.71 ERA. Also on Nieves's record: 352 strikeouts and 5 shutouts. Against a 4.00 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.71 mark was 17.9% worse. The best win total was 14, in 1987. 1987 was Nieves's sharpest full season, a 4.88 ERA against the league's 4.29.
The awards table records Player of the Week, in 1987.
The position breakdown shows 94 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Nieves with 14 putouts, 55 assists and 8 errors on the mound.
Nieves's listed earnings total $1,090,000; the highest single salary was $370,000, in 1989. Retrosheet box scores cover 188 of Nieves's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The similarity section pairs Nieves most closely with Mickey Mahler, Paul Wagner, and William VanLandingham.
Frequently Asked Questions about Juan Nieves
- What years did Juan Nieves play?
- Juan Nieves played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1988.
- Was Juan Nieves a pitcher?
- Yes. Juan Nieves pitched in the major leagues, recording 32 wins and 352 strikeouts.
- What teams did Juan Nieves play for?
- Juan Nieves played for one team, the Milwaukee Brewers (1986–1988).
- What were Juan Nieves's career stats?
- In 94 games, Juan Nieves went 32-25 with a 4.71 ERA, 352 strikeouts, 490.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Juan Nieves earn in his career?
- Juan Nieves's recorded salaries total $1,090,000 over 5 seasons, 1986 to 1990. Nieves's career, 1986 to 1988, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Juan Nieves's salary?
- Juan Nieves's last recorded salary was $340,000, in 1990. His highest recorded salary was $370,000, in 1989, and his lowest was $70,000, in 1986. The Salary History table lists each season from 1986 to 1990.
- What position did Juan Nieves play?
- Juan Nieves played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Juan Nieves and how much did he weigh?
- Juan Nieves was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Juan Nieves's career ERA?
- Juan Nieves finished with a 4.71 career ERA, going 32-25 with 352 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Juan Nieves have?
- Juan Nieves recorded 352 career strikeouts.
- Is Juan Nieves in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Juan Nieves has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.