Nate Oliver
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1963-1969)
Nate Oliver was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1969 for 4 teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 7 seasons. In 410 career games, he hit .226 with 216 hits, 2 home runs, and 45 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 4/5/2025 in Oakland, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1963-04-09
- Last Game
- 1969-09-27
Full name: Nathaniel Oliver
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 410 | 954 | 107 | 216 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 45 | 17 | 72 | 172 | .226 | .283 | .268 | .552 | -2,347 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.
Career OBP .283 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.
Career SLG .268 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.
Career OPS .552 vs. league average .676 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | LAN | NL | 65 | 163 | 23 | 39 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 25 | .239 | .246 (-3%) | .308 (-4%) | .371 (-18%) | .680 (-11%) | -265.7 |
| 1964 | LAN | NL | 99 | 321 | 28 | 78 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 31 | 57 | .243 | .250 (-3%) | .312 (-1%) | .377 (-28%) | .690 (-16%) | -689.6 |
| 1965 | LAN | NL | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1966 | LAN | NL | 80 | 119 | 17 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 17 | .193 | .248 (-22%) | .309 (-11%) | .376 (-44%) | .685 (-29%) | -485.2 |
| 1967 | LAN | NL | 77 | 232 | 18 | 55 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 50 | .237 | .242 (-2%) | .306 (-8%) | .357 (-22%) | .663 (-15%) | -502.0 |
| 1968 | SFN | NL | 36 | 73 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .178 | .236 (-25%) | .298 (-37%) | .340 (-40%) | .638 (-38%) | -404.6 |
| 1969 | NYA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CHN | NL | 44 | 44 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .159 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 410 | 954 | 107 | 216 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 45 | 17 | 72 | 172 | .226 | — | — | — | — | -2,347 | ||
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 (411 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 208 | 434 | 61 | 107 | 1 | 28 | .247 |
| Away | 203 | 520 | 46 | 109 | 1 | 17 | .210 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-09-27 | CHC | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-09-19 | CHC | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-07 | CHC | PIT | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-06 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-08-27 | CHC | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-08-26 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-08-25 | CHC | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-08-24 | CHC | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-08-20 | CHC | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-08-06 | CHC | HOU | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 291 | 217 | 517 | 616 | 36 | 124 |
| 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 50 | 34 | 60 | 104 | 15 | 23 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | LAN | 2B | 57 | 40 | 109 | 112 | 9 | 26 |
| 1963 | LAN | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | LAN | 2B | 98 | 97 | 194 | 247 | 15 | 44 |
| 1964 | LAN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | LAN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | LAN | 2B | 68 | 38 | 99 | 114 | 5 | 22 |
| 1966 | LAN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | LAN | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | LAN | 2B | 39 | 23 | 73 | 72 | 4 | 13 |
| 1967 | LAN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | LAN | SS | 32 | 29 | 51 | 85 | 8 | 22 |
| 1968 | SFN | 2B | 14 | 10 | 18 | 39 | 3 | 10 |
| 1968 | SFN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | SFN | SS | 13 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 1 |
| 1969 | CHN | 2B | 13 | 9 | 22 | 31 | 0 | 9 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 290 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 51 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Nate Oliver: the record in brief
According to the bio, Nate Oliver debuted on April 9, 1963 and played a final game on September 27, 1969. The season rows list, in order, the Los Angeles Dodgers (1963 to 1967), the San Francisco Giants (1968), the New York Yankees (1969), and the Chicago Cubs (1969). Oliver, born on December 13, 1940, in St. Petersburg, FL, USA, is listed as a second baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Oliver's listed size is 5 feet, 10 inches and 160 pounds. The bio records the death on April 5, 2025, in Oakland, CA, USA. Nate Oliver was the playing name; the full given name is Nathaniel.
Oliver's career batting table shows 410 games, 954 at bats and 216 hits, a .226 average, along with 2 home runs and 45 RBI. Oliver's career OPS of .552 combines a .283 on-base mark with .268 slugging. The league as a whole hit .246 across Oliver's seasons, which puts the .226 career mark 7.8% below average. By OPS the gap is 18.4% below league average (.552 against .676). The hits column peaks at 78, in 1964. The RBI column peaks at 21 in 1964.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nate Oliver
- What years did Nate Oliver play?
- Nate Oliver played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1969.
- Was Nate Oliver a pitcher?
- No. Nate Oliver was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Nate Oliver hit?
- Nate Oliver hit 2 career home runs with 216 hits.
- What teams did Nate Oliver play for?
- Nate Oliver played for 4 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1963–1967), the San Francisco Giants (1968), the New York Yankees (1969), and the Chicago Cubs (1969).
- What were Nate Oliver's career stats?
- In 410 games, Nate Oliver had 216 hits, 2 home runs, 45 RBI, 107 runs, and 17 stolen bases, with a .226 batting average.
- What position did Nate Oliver play?
- Nate Oliver played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Nate Oliver and how much did he weigh?
- Nate Oliver was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Nate Oliver hit each season?
- Nate Oliver's home runs by season: 1 in 1963, 0 in 1964, 0 in 1965, 0 in 1966, 0 in 1967, 0 in 1968, and 1 in 1969. His most in one season was 1, in 1963 and 1969.
- What was Nate Oliver's career batting average?
- Nate Oliver batted .226 over his career, with 216 hits in 954 at bats.
- How many RBI did Nate Oliver have?
- Nate Oliver drove in 45 runs in his career.
- Is Nate Oliver in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Nate Oliver has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.