David Nitschke
David Charles Nitschke "Buzz"
Born: January 17, 1947
Fresno, CA US
Primary Position: Catcher
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 3B, OF
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 190
Career: 1968-1975
David Nitschke compiled a career batting average of .254 with 16 home runs and 206 RBI in his 659-game career with the Visalia Mets, Memphis Blues, Tidewater Tides, Tulsa Oilers, Arkansas Travelers, Birmingham A's and Tucson Toros. He began playing during the 1968 season and last took the field during the 1975 campaign.
 Visalia Mets |
 Memphis Blues |
 Tidewater Tides |
 Tulsa Oilers |
 Arkansas Travelers |
 Birmingham A's |
 Tucson Toros |
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | A | CALL | Visalia Mets | 60 | 223 | 192 | 18 | 47 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 34 | .245 | .326 | .312 | .638 | 60 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 1969 | A | CALL | Visalia Mets | 89 | 318 | 264 | 50 | 65 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 50 | 2 | 1 | 49 | 43 | .246 | .363 | .348 | .711 | 92 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| 1970 | AAA | IL | Tidewater Tides | 16 | 54 | 48 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | .188 | .278 | .229 | .507 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1970 | AA | TL | Memphis Blues | 62 | 198 | 174 | 17 | 50 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 27 | .287 | .365 | .362 | .728 | 63 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1971 | AAA | AA2 | Tulsa Oilers | 71 | 229 | 208 | 29 | 50 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 35 | .240 | .298 | .356 | .654 | 74 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1972 | AA | TL | Arkansas Travelers | 83 | 263 | 231 | 19 | 60 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 45 | .260 | .336 | .307 | .643 | 71 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| 1973 | AAA | AA2 | Tulsa Oilers | 35 | 129 | 116 | 20 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 23 | .276 | .333 | .336 | .670 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1974 | AAA | AA2 | Tulsa Oilers | 13 | 39 | 31 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | .161 | .297 | .161 | .459 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1974 | AA | SOUL | Birmingham A's | 97 | 368 | 314 | 43 | 87 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 7 | 3 | 47 | 30 | .277 | .371 | .350 | .721 | 110 | 2 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 1975 | AAA | PCL | Tucson Toros | 133 | 439 | 389 | 37 | 95 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 11 | 4 | 43 | 42 | .244 | .318 | .283 | .601 | 110 | 0 | 5 | 2 | ||
| Totals | 659 | 2260 | 1967 | 241 | 500 | 81 | 3 | 16 | 206 | 27 | 11 | 252 | 289 | .254 | .337 | .323 | .660 | 635 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 21 | 1 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | A | CALL | Visalia Mets | C | 50 | 445 | 29 | 6 | 3 | .988 | 9.480 | 23 | |||
| 1968 | A | CALL | Visalia Mets | 1B | 5 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 3 | .951 | 7.800 | ||||
| 1969 | A | CALL | Visalia Mets | C | 81 | 601 | 49 | 9 | 10 | .986 | 8.025 | 15 | |||
| 1969 | A | CALL | Visalia Mets | OF | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .750 | ||||
| 1969 | A | CALL | Visalia Mets | 1B | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 6.000 | ||||
| 1969 | A | CALL | Visalia Mets | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | ||||
| 1970 | AA | TL | Memphis Blues | C | 50 | 330 | 26 | 9 | 2 | .975 | 7.120 | 6 | |||
| 1970 | AAA | IL | Tidewater Tides | C | 16 | 119 | 5 | 2 | 1 | .984 | 7.750 | 0 | |||
| 1971 | AAA | AA2 | Tulsa Oilers | C | 59 | 338 | 32 | 6 | 4 | .984 | 6.271 | 6 | |||
| 1971 | AAA | AA2 | Tulsa Oilers | 1B | 4 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 6.000 | ||||
| 1971 | AAA | AA2 | Tulsa Oilers | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 1.000 | ||||
| 1972 | AA | TL | Arkansas Travelers | C | 75 | 430 | 50 | 8 | 5 | .984 | 6.400 | 10 | |||
| 1973 | AAA | AA2 | Tulsa Oilers | C | 34 | 220 | 16 | 3 | 2 | .987 | 6.941 | 3 | |||
| 1974 | AA | SOUL | Birmingham A's | C | 94 | 512 | 59 | 6 | 12 | .990 | 6.074 | 13 | |||
| 1974 | AAA | AA2 | Tulsa Oilers | C | 13 | 60 | 14 | 2 | 0 | .974 | 5.692 | 0 | |||
| 1975 | AAA | PCL | Tucson Toros | C | 132 | 675 | 109 | 15 | 7 | .981 | 5.939 | 21 | |||
| Totals | 620 | 3799 | 394 | 69 | 51 | .984 | 6.763 | 97 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | A | California League | Visalia Mets | NYN | ||
| 1969 | A | California League | Visalia Mets | NYN | ||
| 1970 | AA | Texas League | Memphis Blues | NYN | ||
| 1970 | AAA | International League | Tidewater Tides | NYN | ||
| 1971 | AAA | American Association 2 | Tulsa Oilers | SLN | ||
| 1972 | AA | Texas League | Arkansas Travelers | SLN | ||
| 1973 | AAA | American Association 2 | Tulsa Oilers | SLN | ||
| 1974 | AA | Southern League | Birmingham A's | OAK | ||
| 1974 | AAA | American Association 2 | Tulsa Oilers | SLN | ||
| 1975 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Tucson Toros | OAK |
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