Otho Nitcholas

Otho Nitcholas was born in 1908 and made a brief but noteworthy appearance in Major League Baseball as a pitcher in 1945. He played during a unique period in baseball history, just as the sport was beginning to recover from the disruptions of World War II. Nitcholas's career spanned from April 18, 1945, to June 3, 1945, during which he showcased his talents on the mound in a limited number of games. Throughout his short career, Nitcholas recorded a win-loss record of 1-0 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.3. He accumulated a total of 4 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to get batters out despite his brief tenure in the league. While he did not record any saves, his contributions to the game during his time reflect the resilience of players who took the field during an era marked by both wartime challenges and the gradual integration of talent into the sport. Nitcholas remains a part of the tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who left their mark, however fleeting, on the game.