Charlie Nyce
Born: 7/1/1870 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 5/9/1908 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1895-05-28 | Final Game: 1895-08-28
Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Charles Reiff Nyce
Biography
Charlie Nyce was a professional baseball player born in 1870, whose brief career spanned from May 28, 1895, to August 28, 1895. Primarily playing as a position player, Nyce made his mark in an era of baseball that was beginning to evolve into a more organized and commercially viable sport. Although his time in the Major Leagues was limited to just nine games, he managed to showcase his talent with a solid performance at the plate.
In those nine games, Nyce recorded eight hits, including two home runs, and drove in nine runs, culminating in a batting average of .229. While his overall statistics may not reflect the longevity typically associated with impactful players, he contributed significantly during his short stint, demonstrating power with his home runs in a time when scoring was not as common as it would become in later decades. Nyce's career, though brief, took place during a transformative period in baseball history, as the sport was beginning to attract larger crowds and gain national attention.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 35 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0.229 | 0.325 | 0.543 | 0.868 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BSN | NL | 9 | 35 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0.229 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 9 | 0 | 18 | 30 | 6 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BSN | SS | 9 | 0 | 18 | 30 | 6 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 9 |