Chuck Nieson
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| Chuck Nieson | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB Debut | |
| September 18, 1964 for the Minnesota Twins | |
| Final game | |
| September 19, 1964 for the Minnesota Twins | |
| Career Statistics | |
| ERA | 4.50 |
| Record | 0-0 |
| Strikeouts | 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.
[edit] Biography
Nieson was born on September 24, 1942 in Hanford, California. He threw and batted right handed, was 6'2" in height, and 185 pounds 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. His ERA was 4.50.
Nieson currently resides in Savage, Minnesota.
