 |  | 04/26/1981 |  | | | | | | | | | | |  | LF Norman Nichols #39 | | | | | Age: 22 | Bats: R | Throws: R | Morale: Great | |
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| G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | SB | | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | |
| | Overall | Potential | | Contact |  | | | Gap |  | | | Power |  |  | | Eye |  | | | Avoid K's |  | |
| | Batting Ratings (OSA) | | | Overall | Vs Left | Vs Right | Potential | | Contact | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | | | Gap | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | | | Power | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | | | Eye | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | | | Avoid K's | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | |
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| | Fielding Ratings | | Catcher | Infield | Outfield | | Range: | - | 2 | 12 | | Errors: | - | 2 | 14 | | Arm: | 3 | 2 | 12 | | Turn DP: | - | 1 | - | | Ability: | 1 | - | - |
| | Position Ratings | | Pitcher: | - | Shortstop: | - | | Catcher: | - | Left Field: | 16 | | 1st Base: | 3 | Center Field: | 7 | | 2nd Base: | - | Right Field: | 11 | | 3rd Base: | - | | | | | | | |
| | Run/Bunt Ratings | | Running Speed: | 18 | | Stealing Ability: | 20 | | Baserunning Inst.: | 17 | | Sacrifice Bunt: | 19 | | Bunt for Hit: | 5 | | | |
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| | | | Personality Ratings | | Leader Ability: | Normal | | Loyalty: | Low | | Desire f. Win: | Low | | Greed: | Very High | | Intelligence: | Normal | | Work Ethic: | Low |
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| | Norman Nichols | | Birthday: | 11/03/1958 | | Born in: | Gurnee (Illinois) | | Nationality: | American | | Height: | 5' 11" | | Weight: | 150 lbs | | Local Popularity: | Unknown | | National Pop.: | Unknown |
| Status | | Contract: | Major League Contract | | Salary: | $113,900 | | Signed Through: | 1981 Season | | Major Service: | None, 61 Days | | Service This Yr: | 7 Days | | 40-Man Service: | None, 61 Days | | Pro Service: | 2 Years | | Arbitration Eligibility: | Not eligible, free agent after contract expires! | | Option Years: | 3 option years left | | Contract Extension: | - | | Drafted: | 1979, 2nd Pick in Round 2 |
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| Career Batting Stats | | Year/Team/League | Age | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | R | BB | HP | SF | K | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | OPS+ | VORP | | 1980 The Bronx - ABA | 21 | 11 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 1.000 | 177 | 1.4 | | Total ABA | | 11 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 1.000 | 177 | 1.4 |
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| Career Minor League Batting Stats | | Year/Team/League | Age | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | R | BB | HP | SF | K | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | OPS+ | VORP | | 1979 Total - COL | 20 | 48 | 215 | 70 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 41 | 53 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 28 | 32 | 2 | .326 | .386 | .423 | .809 | 100 | 0.0 | | 1979 Woodsboro - A | 20 | 15 | 55 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | .345 | .400 | .709 | 1.109 | 201 | 9.4 | | 1980 Frankfort - AA | 21 | 18 | 76 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 4 | .382 | .453 | .513 | .967 | 168 | 9.3 | | Total STL | | 18 | 76 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 4 | .382 | .453 | .513 | .967 | 168 | 9.3 | | Total SCL | | 15 | 55 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | .345 | .400 | .709 | 1.109 | 201 | 9.4 |
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| Player History | | 06/15/1979 | Drafted in the 1979 first-year player draft (Round 2, Pick 2, 23rd overall pick) by the The Bronx Ironmen, out of college (Santa Clara). | | 07/30/1979 | Signed a minor league contract with the The Bronx Ironmen organization with a signing bonus of $216,900. | | 01/01/1980 | OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 10 (11); Power: 4 (6); Eye: 7 (11). | | 04/27/1980 | Injured (partially torn labrum), out for 3 months. | | 01/01/1981 | OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 12 (12); Power: 7 (8); Eye: 6 (8). | | 03/30/1981 | Injured (strained back), out for 2 weeks. | | 04/20/1981 | Named the #91 prospect in the ABA |
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