Chuck Nieson Explained

Chuck Nieson
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:24 September 1942
Birth Place:Hanford, California
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 18
Debutyear:1964
Debutteam:Minnesota Twins
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 19
Finalyear:1964
Finalteam:Minnesota Twins
Statleague:MLB
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:4.50
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:0–0
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:5
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Charles Bassett Nieson is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in 2 games for the Minnesota Twins in 1964.

Biography

Nieson was born on September 24, 1942, in Hanford, California. He threw and batted right-handed, was 6inchesft2inchesin (ftin) in height, and in weight. He attended Fresno State University.

On September 18, 1964, he made his big league debut at the age of 21. He wore number 29. The next day, he played his final game. In the two games he played, he pitched in a total of two innings. He struck out 5, walked one, and gave up one hit, a home run to Frank Malzone of the Boston Red Sox. With 5 strikeouts in 8 batters faced, he struck out 62.5% of the batters he faced -- which is the all-time career best for any MLB pitcher with 2 or more batters faced.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: All time Kpct leaders . . GitHub . 6 August 2020.