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Former MLB pitcher, 7-Year Veteran, Dies at 83

Former MLB pitcher, 7-Year Veteran, Dies at 83

Summary

Chuck Nieson, a former professional baseball pitcher, passed away on April 7 at the age of 83. He played two games in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins in 1964 and struck out five batters during those games.

Key Facts

  • Chuck Nieson was a professional pitcher associated with the Minnesota Twins.
  • He played 263 professional games, but only two were in MLB.
  • Nieson made his MLB debut on September 18, 1964, at Fenway Park in Boston.
  • During his two MLB appearances, he struck out five batters.
  • He walked one batter and allowed a solo home run to Frank Malzone.
  • Nieson retired with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.50.
  • He died on April 7, 2023, at the age of 83.

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