Chet Nichols, Jr.

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Chet Nichols
Pitcher
Born: (1931-02-22)February 22, 1931
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Died: March 27, 1995(1995-03-27) (aged 64)
Lincoln, Rhode Island
Batted: Both Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 19, 1951 for the Boston Braves
Last MLB appearance
April 24, 1964 for the Cincinnati Reds
Career statistics
Win–loss record 34-36
Earned run average 3.64
Strikeouts 266
Teams

Career highlights and awards

  • National League ERA champion: 1951

Chester Raymond Nichols, Jr. (February 22, 1931 – March 27, 1995) was an American professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of nine seasons (1951, 1954–1956, 1960–1964) with the Boston/Milwaukee Braves, Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds. He was the National League ERA champion as a rookie in 1951 with the Braves.

For his career, he compiled a 34–36 record in 189 appearances, with a 3.64 ERA and 266 strikeouts. His father, Chet (1897–1982), also pitched in the majors from 1926 to 1932.

He was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and later died in Lincoln, Rhode Island at the age of 64.

See also

  • List of Major League Baseball ERA champions
  • List of second generation MLB players

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