Al Nipper
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| Born: | April 2, 1959 |
| Birthplace: | San Diego, California |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 194 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1980: 8th Round by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | Truman State University |
| High School: | |
| Other Teams: | Chicago Cubs 1988 Cleveland Indians 1990 |
| Years with Boston: | 1983 - 1987 |
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Overall Career
Albert Samuel Nipper (born April 2, 1959 in San Diego, CA) wore the number 49 for the Boston Red Sox as a right-handed starting pitcher. He currently wears the number 41 as the Red Sox bullpen/interim pitching coach. Since the departure of 1B Coach Lynn Jones, Nip has embraced his role as the most prominent mustachioed Red Sox.
Nipper was drafted in the 8th round of the 1980 Amateur Draft by the Boston Red Sox. He made his major league debut in 1983 and played for the Red Sox through the 1987 season. Nipper finished his major league career in 1990 with the Cleveland Indians. Over his career, he pitched in 144 regular season games, recording 381 strikeouts, a record of 46-50, and an ERA of 4.52.
Moment in the Sun
Being traded by Red Sox general manager Lou Gorman with Calvin Schiraldi to the Chicago Cubs for ace closer Lee Smith during the 1987 Winter Meetings.
Trivia
- Was the last Red Sox rookie to win at least 10 games.
- Had first major league win on October 2, 1983, Carl Yastrzemski's final game.
Transactions
- June 3, 1980: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 8th round of the 1980 Amateur Draft.
- December 8, 1987: Traded by the Boston Red Sox with Calvin Schiraldi to the Chicago Cubs for Lee Smith.
- March 28, 1989: Released by the Chicago Cubs.
- February 20, 1990: Signed as a Free Agent with the Cleveland Indians.
- October 4, 1990: Released by the Cleveland Indians.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
