Chris Nyman
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1983)
Chris Nyman was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1983 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 49 career games, he hit .258 with 24 hits, 2 home runs, and 6 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-07-28
- Last Game
- 1983-10-01
Full name: Christopher Curtis Nyman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 93 | 18 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 16 | .258 | .317 | .333 | .650 | -237 |
Career AVG .258 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .317 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.
Career OPS .650 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CHA | AL | 28 | 65 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | .246 | .261 (-6%) | .324 (-14%) | .388 (-33%) | .712 (-24%) | -236.7 |
| 1983 | CHA | AL | 21 | 28 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 49 | 93 | 18 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 16 | .258 | — | — | — | — | -237 | ||
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
View full game log (49 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 53 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 3 | .208 |
| Away | 20 | 40 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 3 | .325 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-10-01 | CHW | SEA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-30 | CHW | SEA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-28 | CHW | OAK | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-24 | CHW | LAA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-21 | CHW | MIN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-17 | CHW | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-16 | CHW | SEA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-15 | CHW | SEA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-13 | CHW | MIN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-31 | CHW | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 34 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1975, 1976, 1977 |
Chris Nyman: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 28, 1982 and the final game on October 1, 1983, Chris Nyman built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the Chicago White Sox, from 1982 through 1983. Born on June 6, 1955, in Pomona, CA, USA, Nyman is listed as a first baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Nyman's listed size is 200 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. Chris Nyman was the playing name; the full given name is Christopher Curtis.
Nyman finished with 24 hits from 93 at bats in 49 games, which works out to .258, adding 2 homers and 6 runs batted in. Nyman's career OPS of .650 combines a .317 on-base mark with .333 slugging. Against a .261 league average for those years, Nyman's .258 average was near the norm. In OPS terms, Nyman's .650 stands 8.9% below the league's .713. 1982 produced Nyman's most hits, 16 of them for the Chicago White Sox. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .246 in 1982, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Nyman
- What years did Chris Nyman play?
- Chris Nyman played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1983.
- Was Chris Nyman a pitcher?
- No. Chris Nyman was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chris Nyman hit?
- Chris Nyman hit 2 career home runs with 24 hits.
- What teams did Chris Nyman play for?
- Chris Nyman played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1982–1983).
- What were Chris Nyman's career stats?
- In 49 games, Chris Nyman had 24 hits, 2 home runs, 6 RBI, 18 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .258 batting average.
- What position did Chris Nyman play?
- Chris Nyman played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chris Nyman and how much did he weigh?
- Chris Nyman was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Chris Nyman hit each season?
- Chris Nyman's home runs by season: 0 in 1982 and 2 in 1983. His most in one season was 2, in 1983.
- What was Chris Nyman's career batting average?
- Chris Nyman batted .258 over his career, with 24 hits in 93 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chris Nyman have?
- Chris Nyman drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Chris Nyman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Nyman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.