Reid Nichols
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Reid Nichols
| Born: | August 5, 1958 |
| Birthplace: | Ocala, Florida |
| Hometown: | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |
| Height: | 5' 11" |
| Weight: | 165 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1976: 12th Round by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | |
| High School: | Ocala Forest HS (FL) |
| Other Teams: | Chicago White Sox '85-86 Montreal Expos 1987 |
| Years with Boston: | 1980-1985 |
Thomas Reid Nichols made his Red Sox debut in 1980 as a September call-up, playing 12 games and batting .222 (8-for-36).
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Overall Career
Drafted in the 12th round of the 1976 amateur draft as a second baseman, Nichols made a handful of appearances at third base and shortstop in his time with Boston, but was used primarily a reserve outfielder. He was traded to the White Sox for pitcher Tim Lollar in 1985. Following two seasons with the White Sox, Nichols finished his career with a season in Montreal with the Expos in 1987.
Reid is currently the Director of Player Development for the Milwaukee Brewers. From 1995-2001 he served as Director of Player Development for the Texas Rangers.
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Nichols' Moment in the Sun
- Nichols best year came in 1982, when he batted .302 with 7 home runs and 33 RBI serving as Boston's fourth outfielder.
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Trivia
- Reid had a game winning hit once in his career, a two-run homer in the eighth off Seattle's Bill Caudill. Gaylord Perry started the game and was ejected for doctoring the baseball.
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Transactions
- June 8, 1976: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 12th round of the 1976 amateur draft.
- July 11, 1985: Traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Chicago White Sox for Tim Lollar.
- March 30, 1987: Released by the Chicago White Sox.
- April 3, 1987: Signed as a Free Agent with the Montreal Expos.
- November 9, 1987: Granted Free Agency.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Interview with Baseball Prospectus
