Doug Nickle
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Douglas Alan "Doug" Nickle (born October 2, 1974) is a former Major League Baseball
relief pitcher
. He was born in Sonoma, California
. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies
(–) and the San Diego Padres
of the National League
during his Major League Baseball career. Nickle attended the University of California
where he played college baseball
. He batted and threw right-handed during his career.
in the 13th round of the 1997 amateur draft on June 3, 1997. He signed with the Angels on June 9, 1997, but quickly left that organization as a player on September 9, 1998 when he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies
for Gregg Jefferies
to complete an earlier deal made on August 28.
On September 18, 2000, Nickle made his major league debut with the Philadelphia Phillies. On that day, the Pittsburgh Pirates
were playing against the Philadelphia Phillies at Veterans Stadium
with 11,470 people attending the game. Nickle replaced Tom Jacquez
pitching and batting seventh at the top of the ninth inning
. Alex Ramírez
was the first batter he faced, and he hit a single
. At the end of the game, the Pittsburgh Pirates won the game 6–5.
On July 29, 2002, Nickle was traded by the Philadelphia Phillies with Scott Rolen
and cash to the St. Louis Cardinals
for Plácido Polanco
, Mike Timlin
, and Bud Smith
. On August 28, 2002, he was selected off waivers by the San Diego Padres
from the St. Louis Cardinals, and soon after on October 1, 2002, he was selected off waivers again this time by the New York Mets
. Nickle played his last major league baseball game on September 28, 2002, but continued to play in minor league baseball
. On December 20, 2002, Nickle was granted free agency
. On January 17, 2003, he was signed as a free agent with the Anaheim Angels. On July 30, 2003, he was traded by the Anaheim Angels with Scott Schoeneweis
to the Chicago White Sox
for Gary Glover
, Scott Dunn
, and Tim Bittner (minor league baseball). On September 4, 2003, he was released by the Chicago White Sox. On December 11, 2003, he was signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but has since retired.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
relief pitcher
Relief pitcher
A relief pitcher or reliever is a baseball or softball pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, fatigue, ejection, or for other strategic reasons, such as being substituted by a pinch hitter...
. He was born in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, California
Sonoma is a historically significant city in Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA, surrounding its historic town plaza, a remnant of the town's Mexican colonial past. It was the capital of the short-lived California Republic...
. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
(–) and the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
of the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
during his Major League Baseball career. Nickle attended the University of California
University of California
The University of California is a public university system in the U.S. state of California. Under the California Master Plan for Higher Education, the University of California is a part of the state's three-tier public higher education system, which also includes the California State University...
where he played college baseball
College baseball
College baseball is baseball that is played on the intercollegiate level at institutions of higher education. Compared to football and basketball, college competition in the United States plays a less significant contribution to cultivating professional players, as the minor leagues primarily...
. He batted and threw right-handed during his career.
Career
Doug Nickle was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
in the 13th round of the 1997 amateur draft on June 3, 1997. He signed with the Angels on June 9, 1997, but quickly left that organization as a player on September 9, 1998 when he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
for Gregg Jefferies
Gregg Jefferies
Gregory Scott "Gregg" Jefferies is a retired infielder/outfielder in Major League Baseball who had a 14-year career from 1987 to 2000.-New York Mets:...
to complete an earlier deal made on August 28.
On September 18, 2000, Nickle made his major league debut with the Philadelphia Phillies. On that day, the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
were playing against the Philadelphia Phillies at Veterans Stadium
Veterans Stadium
Philadelphia Veterans Stadium was a professional-sports, multi-purpose stadium, located at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex...
with 11,470 people attending the game. Nickle replaced Tom Jacquez
Tom Jacquez
Thomas Patrick Jacquez is a former professional baseball player. A left-handed pitcher, he played part of one season in Major League Baseball in 2000 for the Philadelphia Phillies....
pitching and batting seventh at the top of the ninth inning
Inning
Inning is a municipality in the district of Erding in Bavaria in Germany....
. Alex Ramírez
Alex Ramírez
Alexander Ramón Ramírez is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who currently plays for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball. He played in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians and Pittsburgh Pirates...
was the first batter he faced, and he hit a single
Single (baseball)
In baseball, a single is the most common type of base hit, accomplished through the act of a batter safely reaching first base by hitting a fair ball and getting to first base before a fielder puts him out...
. At the end of the game, the Pittsburgh Pirates won the game 6–5.
On July 29, 2002, Nickle was traded by the Philadelphia Phillies with Scott Rolen
Scott Rolen
Scott Bruce Rolen is a Major League Baseball third baseman for the Cincinnati Reds. He is an eight-time Gold Glove winner and seven-time All-Star.-Philadelphia Phillies:...
and cash to the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
for Plácido Polanco
Plácido Polanco
Plácido Enrique Polanco is a Major League Baseball player who plays for the Philadelphia Phillies and has also played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers. He is a third baseman, but in the past has played second base and shortstop...
, Mike Timlin
Mike Timlin
-Early life:Timlin was born in Midland, Texas to Jerome Francis Timlin Sr. and Nancy Sharon Beyer. Timlin graduated from Midland High School in Midland, Texas. He then attended and pitched at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta.-Baseball career...
, and Bud Smith
Bud Smith
Robert Allan "Bud" Smith is a retired American baseball player. Smith was active at the Major League level in 2001 and 2002, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals.- No-hitter and Major League career :...
. On August 28, 2002, he was selected off waivers by the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
from the St. Louis Cardinals, and soon after on October 1, 2002, he was selected off waivers again this time by the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
. Nickle played his last major league baseball game on September 28, 2002, but continued to play in minor league baseball
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
. On December 20, 2002, Nickle was granted free agency
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
. On January 17, 2003, he was signed as a free agent with the Anaheim Angels. On July 30, 2003, he was traded by the Anaheim Angels with Scott Schoeneweis
Scott Schoeneweis
Scott David Schoeneweis is an American Major League Baseball left-handed relief pitcher who is currently a free agent.In the five seasons from 2003–07, Schoeneweis allowed only one home run to left-handed batters...
to the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
for Gary Glover
Gary Glover
John Gary Glover was a Major League Baseball pitcher who currently plays for the SK Wyverns of the Korean Baseball League...
, Scott Dunn
Scott Dunn
Scott Allen Dunn is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. After graduating from Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio, he attended the University of Texas at Austin...
, and Tim Bittner (minor league baseball). On September 4, 2003, he was released by the Chicago White Sox. On December 11, 2003, he was signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but has since retired.
External links
- Doug Nickle at Baseball-Almanac.com
- Doug Nickle at Sports IllustratedSports IllustratedSports Illustrated is an American sports media company owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Its self titled magazine has over 3.5 million subscribers and is read by 23 million adults each week, including over 18 million men. It was the first magazine with circulation over one million to win the...
.com - Doug Nickle at BaseballLibrary.com
- Doug Nickle at TheBaseballPage.com