Eric Nolte
Born: 4/28/1964 in Canoga Park, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-08-01 | Final Game: 1991-06-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Eric Carl Nolte
Biography
Eric Nolte was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 until 1991. Born in 1964, Nolte made his debut during a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by an evolving game that saw an increase in offensive production and the introduction of specialized relief roles. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a win-loss record of 5-8 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.62, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound in a competitive era.
Nolte struck out 69 batters throughout his time in the majors, showcasing a capability to miss bats, although he did not record any saves. His playing style was characterized by a blend of determination and adaptability, traits that are often celebrated in pitchers who navigate the ups and downs of professional baseball. Despite not achieving standout statistics, Nolte contributed to his teams with his presence on the roster during a transformative decade for the sport. He retired from professional baseball on June 1, 1991, leaving behind a legacy as one of many players who shaped the game during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 8 | 26 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 104.0 | 115 | 65 | 14 | 58 | 69 | 5.62 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | SDP | NL | 2 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 67.3 | 57 | 24 | 36 | 44 | 3.21 | - |
| 1988 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6.00 | - |
| 1989 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 11.00 | - |
| 1991 | SDP | NL | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 37 | 27 | 10 | 15 | 11.05 | - |
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3.38 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0.094 | 0.121 | 0.094 | 0.215 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | SDP | NL | 12 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SDP | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SDP | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SDP | NL | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 3 | 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 | 26 | 19 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | SDN | P | 12 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | SDN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | SDN | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | SDN | P | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | TEX | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SDN | NL | $100,000 |
| 1990 | SDN | NL | $106,000 |
| 1988 | SDN | NL | $70,000 |
| 1987 | SDN | NL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $338,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1984, 1985 |