Chris Nabholz

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Chris Nabholz
Pitcher
Born: (1967-01-05) January 5, 1967 (age 57)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
June 11, 1990, for the Montreal Expos
Last MLB appearance
August 8, 1995, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
Won–loss record37–35
Earned run average3.94
Strikeouts405
Teams

Christopher William Nabholz (born January 5, 1967) is an American former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Montreal Expos (1990–1993), Cleveland Indians (1994), Boston Red Sox (1994) and Chicago Cubs (1995). He batted and threw left-handed. Nabholz made it to the Major Leagues after 45 minor league starts.

Biography[edit]

Nabholz grew up in Pennsylvania and idolized Steve Carlton as a youth. He graduated from Pottsville Area High School in 1985.[1]

He enrolled at Towson University; although he "didn't put up astronomical numbers" for the Tigers, he was named Most Valuable Player of the 1988 East Coast Conference Tournament.[2]

In a six-season career, Nabholz posted a 37-35 record with 405 strikeouts and a 3.94 ERA in 61123 innings pitched.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Rippey, Brian (12 June 1990). "Hometown fans cheer Nabholz's debut". Pottsville Republican. p. 9. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  2. ^ Rippey, Brian (5 April 1991). "Dream began on city Little League diamond". Pottsville Republican. p. 2. Retrieved 3 January 2023.

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