Howie Nunn
Born: 10/18/1935 in Westfield, NC, USA
Died: 2/17/2012 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1959-04-11 | Final Game: 1962-06-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 173 lbs
Full name: Howard Ralph Nunn
Biography
Howie Nunn was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1935, who played in Major League Baseball from 1959 until 1962. He made his debut on April 11, 1959, and showcased his talents during a period that bridged the late 1950s and early 1960s, an era characterized by a transition in baseball styles and the increasing prominence of power hitting. Throughout his career, Nunn competed primarily in relief roles, finishing with a win-loss record of 4-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.11.
Nunn was known for his ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 50 strikeouts during his time in the majors. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant during a time when the role of relief pitchers was becoming increasingly vital to team success. Despite his relatively brief career, Nunn's presence in the game contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball in the early 1960s, a period marked by the emergence of new strategies and player dynamics.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.7 | 73 | 39 | 3 | 42 | 50 | 5.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | STL | NL | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 7.59 | - |
| 1961 | CIN | NL | 2 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.7 | 35 | 15 | 24 | 26 | 3.58 | 798.8 |
| 1962 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5.59 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | STL | NL | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | CIN | NL | 24 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | CIN | NL | 6 | 1 | 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 | 46 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | SLN | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961 | CIN | P | 24 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962 | CIN | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 46 |