Kid Nichols

Kid Nichols
Kid Nichols
	Nichols in 1904
	Pitcher
	Born: September 14, 1869; Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
	Died: April 11, 1953 (aged 83); Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
	Batted: Switch Threw: Right
MLB debut
	April 23, 1890, for the Boston Beaneaters
Last MLB appearance
	May 18, 1906, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	362–208
Earned run average	2.96
Strikeouts	1,881
Managerial record	80–88
Winning %	.476
Teams
	As player Boston Beaneaters (1890–1901); St. Louis Cardinals (1904–1905); Philadelphia Phillies (1905–1906); As manager St. Louis Cardinals (1904–1905);
Career highlights and awards
	3× NL wins leader (1896–1898); Braves Hall of Fame;
Member of the National
Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction	1949
Election method	Old-Timers Committee

Charles Augustus "Kid" Nichols (September 14, 1869 – April 11, 1953) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for the Boston Beaneaters, St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies from 1890 to 1906. A switch hitter who threw right-handed, he was listed at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) and 175 pounds (79 kg). He is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Nichols played minor league baseball for three teams until 1889, when he signed with the Boston Beaneaters. After making his debut the following season and spending 12 seasons with the Beaneaters, Nichols spent a two-year sojourn in the minor leagues. He was dealt to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1904 and subsequently played for the Philadelphia Phillies, with whom he finished his career in 1906. He is famous for being the youngest pitcher to join the 300 win club.

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