T.J. Nichols Stats & Bio | Rays Pitcher

About T.J. Nichols

T.J. Nichols is a right-handed pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, wearing jersey number 86. Standing at an imposing 6'5" and weighing 189 pounds, the young hurler brings both length and athleticism to the mound. Born on June 24, 2002, in Carmichael, California, Nichols developed his craft at the University of Arizona before earning his opportunity at the professional level. Still just in his early twenties, he represents one of the more intriguing young arms in the Rays organization. In his recent outings, Nichols has shown early promise, posting a 3.0 ERA with four strikeouts across three innings in two appearances. Known for the Rays' commitment to developing pitching talent, Nichols is precisely the kind of young arm Tampa Bay trusts to build around for the future.

Updated: Mar 23, 2026