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Nate Oliver

Nate Oliver Notable

b. December 13, 1940 · Los Angeles Dodgers 1963–1967, San Francisco Giants 1968, New York Yankees 1969, Chicago Cubs 1969

Nate Oliver played for four clubs across seven seasons as a second baseman, opening with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1963 and closing with the Chicago Cubs in 1969.

Across 410 games he batted .226, with 216 hits and 107 runs. He finished with 2 home runs, 24 doubles and 17 stolen bases.

He played 291 games at second base, with 616 assists and 36 errors. He turned 124 double plays.

He was born in St. Petersburg, FL, USA on December 13, 1940, and died on April 5, 2025. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1963 LAD 651632339 231 913253 .239
1964 LAD 993212878 900 2131577 .243
1965 LAD 8131 000 0001 1.000
1966 LAD 801191723 200 313173 .193
1967 LAD 772321855 620 713503 .237
1968 SFG 3673313 200 11130 .178
1969 CHC/NYY 4545157 301 41100 .156
Career 410954107216 2452 457217217 .226

On this day & linked events

1940

Born December 13, 1940

St. Petersburg, FL, USA

2025

Died April 5, 2025

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