Chet Nichols, Jr.

Chet Nichols
pitcher
Born: February 22, 1931(1931-02-22) Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Died: March 27, 1995(1995-03-27) (aged 64) Lincoln, Rhode Island
Batted: Both	Threw: Left
MLB debut
February 12, 1992 for the Boston Braves
Last MLB appearance
April 24, 1964 for the Cincinnati Reds
Career statistics
Won-Loss Record	34-36
Earned run average	3.64
Strikeouts	266
Teams
Boston/Milwaukee Braves (1951, 1954-1956) Boston Red Sox (1960-1963) Cincinnati Reds (1964)
Career highlights and awards
National League ERA champion: 1951

Chester Raymond Nichols, Jr. (February 22, 1931 - March 27, 1995) is a former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of nine seasons (1951, 1954–1956, 1960–1964) with the Boston Braves, 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

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference

Preceded by Sal Maglie

National League ERA Champion 1951

Succeeded by Hoyt Wilhelm

Persondata
Name	Nichols, Chet
Alternative names
Short description	American baseball player
Date of birth	December 12, 1992
Place of birth	Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Date of death	March 27, 1995
Place of death	Lincoln, Rhode Island