Rod Nichols

Rodney Lea Nichols

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 200 lb.
• School University of New Mexico
• High School Highland High School (Albuquerque)
• Debut July 30, 1988
• Final Game August 29, 1995
• Born December 29, 1964 in Burlington, IA USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Rod Nichols was signed as a 5th round pick in the 1985 amateur draft by the Cleveland Indians and scout Eddie Bane.

• 2000 Pitching coach Piedmont Boll Weevils
• 2001 Pitching coach Lakewood BlueClaws
• 2002-2004 Pitching coach Reading Phillies
• 2005-2006 Pitching coach Scranton-Wilkes Barre Red Barons
• 2007 Pitching coach Ottawa Lynx
• 2008-2012 Pitching coach Lehigh Valley IronPigs
• 2013-2015 Bullpen coach Philadelphia Phillies
• 2016-2019 Pitching coach Iowa Cubs

Nichols is the father of minor leaguer Chris Nichols, who played in the Philadelphia Phillies' system in 2012 and 2013.

Related Sites

• Rod Nichols at the SABR Bio Project