Juan Nieves
Born: 1/5/1965 in Santurce, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1986-04-10 | Final Game: 1988-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Juan Manuel Nieves
Biography
Juan Nieves, born in 1965, was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1986 to 1988. He made his debut with the Chicago White Sox and is best remembered for his contributions during the late 1980s, a period marked by a blend of emerging talents and established stars. Nieves showcased his skills on the mound with a career record of 32 wins and 25 losses, and he posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71 over his relatively brief career.
Nieves was known for his competitive spirit and ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 352 strikeouts. Additionally, he recorded one save, highlighting his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. While Nieves may not have achieved the long-lasting fame of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for during a transformative era in baseball remain a noteworthy part of his legacy.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 25 | 94 | 81 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 490.7 | 507 | 257 | 54 | 227 | 352 | 4.71 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ATL | AL | 11 | 12 | 35 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 184.7 | 224 | 101 | 77 | 116 | 4.92 | - |
| 1987 | ATL | AL | 14 | 8 | 34 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 195.7 | 199 | 106 | 100 | 163 | 4.88 | - |
| 1988 | ATL | AL | 7 | 5 | 25 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 110.3 | 84 | 50 | 50 | 73 | 4.08 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ATL | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | ATL | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | ATL | AL | 25 | 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 | 94 | 81 | 14 | 55 | 8 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ML4 | P | 35 | 33 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987 | ML4 | P | 34 | 33 | 6 | 23 | 5 | 2 |
| 1988 | ML4 | P | 25 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 94 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Player of the Week | Week of 1987-04-18 |
Salary History
| 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 Career Earnings | $1,090,000 | ||