nieman became an everyday outfielder for the browns, later played regularly for the tigers and orioles, and overall he fashioned a 12-year career as a semi-regular outfielder and pinch hitter. in his 1,113-game career he batted .295, with 125 home runs, 544 rbi, 455 runs, 1,018 hits, 180 doubles, 32 triples and 10 stolen bases. he batted over .300 three times, twice as a regular outfielder with more than 400 at bats.