Nick Reeder
Nicholas Reeder (born Nicholas Herchenroeder, March 22, 1867 – September 26, 1894) was a third baseman in Major League Baseball in the 19th century. He played in one game for the Louisville Colonels of the American Association in 1891.
| Nick Reeder | |
|---|---|
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| Third baseman | |
| Born: March 22, 1867 Louisville, Kentucky | |
| Died: September 26, 1894 (aged 27) Louisville, Kentucky | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 11, 1891, for the Louisville Colonels | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| April 11, 1891, for the Louisville Colonels | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .000 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs scored | 0 |
| Teams | |
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On April 11, 1891, playing for the Louisville Colonels, Reeder pinch hit for Tim Shinnick and then played 3B in his only major league appearance, going 0-2 in the game.[1]
Reeder died on September 26, 1894 in Louisville, Kentucky at age 27, while still an active player. His death was reportedly caused by "brain fever."[2]
References
- Nemec, David (September 1, 2011). Major League Baseball Profiles, 1871-1900, Volume 2: The Hall of Famers and Memorable Personalities Who Shaped the Game. U of Nebraska Press. ISBN 9780803235328 – via Google Books.
- McKenna, Brian (November 9, 2007). Early Exits: The Premature Endings of Baseball Careers. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810858589 – via Google Books.
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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