Kid Nichols | |
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![]() Nichols in 1904 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. | September 14, 1869|
Died: April 11, 1953 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | (aged 83)|
Batted: Switch Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 23, 1890, for the Boston Beaneaters | |
Last MLB appearance | |
May 18, 1906, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 362–208 |
Earned run average | 2.96 |
Strikeouts | 1,881 |
Managerial record | 80–88 |
Winning % | .476 |
Teams | |
As player
As manager | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Member of the National | |
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Induction | 1949 |
Election method | Old-Timers Committee |
Charles Augustus "Kid" Nichols (September 14, 1869 – April 11, 1953) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for the Boston Beaneaters, St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies from 1890 to 1906. A switch hitter who threw right-handed, he was listed at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) and 175 pounds (79 kg). He is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Nichols played minor league baseball for three teams until 1889, when he signed with the Boston Beaneaters. After making his debut the following season and spending 12 seasons with the Beaneaters, Nichols spent a two-year sojourn in the minor leagues. He was dealt to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1904 and subsequently played for the Philadelphia Phillies, with whom he finished his career in 1906. He is famous for being the youngest pitcher to join the 300 win club.[1]