Lance Nichols

Lance Lee Nichols

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 195 lb.

• Born July 25, 1939 in Kansas City, MO USA
• Died March 9, 2024 in Dodge City, KS USA

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Biographical Information

Catcher Lance Nichols played in the Los Angeles Dodgers farm system from 1961 to 1967. He played in the Texas League in 1964-1965 and 1967 and reached as high as the Spokane Indians in 1966, but hit only .188/.244/.227 in his lone AAA season.

In addition to his managerial career detailed below, Nichols was also a scout for the Baltimore Orioles (1981-1982), Philadelphia Phillies, and Colorado Rockies.

Lance's son Ty Nichols played minor league ball in the Baltimore Orioles organization and later became a scout for the Chicago Cubs.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1972	West Palm Beach Expos	Florida State League	64-65	7th	Montreal Expos
1973	West Palm Beach Expos	Florida State League	80-58	1st	Montreal Expos	Lost League Finals
1974	Quebec Carnavals	Eastern League	76-64	2nd	Montreal Expos	Lost in 1st round
1975	Quebec Carnavals	Eastern League	63-75	5th	Montreal Expos
1976	Quebec Metros	Eastern League	78-59	3rd	Montreal Expos
1977	New Orleans Pelicans	American Association	57-79	8th	St. Louis Cardinals
1978	Charlotte O's	Southern League	66-78	8th	Baltimore Orioles
1979	Miami Orioles	Florida State League	60-81	8th	Baltimore Orioles
1980	Miami Orioles	Florida State League	51-85	10th	Baltimore Orioles
1981	Bluefield Orioles	Appalachian League	36-34	3rd	Baltimore Orioles	none
1982	Rochester Red Wings	International League	72-68	4th	Baltimore Orioles	Lost League Finals
1983	Rochester Red Wings	International League	65-75	6th	Baltimore Orioles