Chet Nourse
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1909)
Chet Nourse was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1909 for the Boston Red Sox. Across 3 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 7.20 ERA and 3 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- Died
- 4/20/1958 in Clearwater, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1909-07-27
- Last Game
- 1909-08-04
Full name: Chester Linwood Nourse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7.20 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7.20 | — | 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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .619 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BOS | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 2.2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Away | 1 | 2.1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-08-04 | BOS | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-07-30 | BOS | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-07-27 | BOS | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-08-04 | BOS | DET | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-07-30 | BOS | SLA | — | 1.2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-07-27 | BOS | NYY | — | 2.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence | RI | 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909 |
Chet Nourse: the record in brief
The profile opens with Chet Nourse's first major league game on July 27, 1909; the last one listed came on August 4, 1909. Nourse's only club in the season tables is the Boston Red Sox. Born on August 7, 1887, in Ipswich, MA, USA, Nourse is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 3 inches and 185 pounds. Nourse's death is recorded on April 20, 1958, in Clearwater, FL, USA. The bio lists the given name Chester Linwood.
The pitching table credits Nourse with a 0-0 record and a 7.20 ERA in 3 games. Also on Nourse's record: 3 strikeouts. Against a 2.55 league ERA for the same seasons, the 7.20 mark was 182.8% worse. Nourse's only pitching season is 1909: 3 games, 3 strikeouts.
The college table lists Brown University in 1906, 1907, 1908, and 1909.
The position breakdown shows 3 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chet Nourse
- Was Chet Nourse a pitcher?
- Yes. Chet Nourse pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 3 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Chet Nourse hit?
- Chet Nourse hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Chet Nourse play for?
- Chet Nourse played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1909).
- What were Chet Nourse's career stats?
- In 3 games, Chet Nourse went 0-0 with a 7.20 ERA, 3 strikeouts, and 5.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Chet Nourse play?
- Chet Nourse played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chet Nourse and how much did he weigh?
- Chet Nourse was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Chet Nourse's career ERA?
- Chet Nourse finished with a 7.20 career ERA, going 0-0 with 3 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Chet Nourse have?
- Chet Nourse recorded 3 career strikeouts.
- Is Chet Nourse in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chet Nourse has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.