Nick Reeder
Third baseman
Born: (1867-03-22)March 22, 1867
Louisville, Kentucky
Died: September 26, 1894(1894-09-26) (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 runs0
Runs scored0
Teams

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.

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

  1. 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.
  2. McKenna, Brian (November 9, 2007). Early Exits: The Premature Endings of Baseball Careers. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810858589 via Google Books.


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