Tony Nichting

Position:
C
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Hamilton, Ohio
High School:
Badin
Prev School:
Wabash Valley C.C.

2006 Season
Nichting played in 43 of IPFW's 49 games in 2006, starting 25. He hit .296 with seven doubles and 16 RBI. Valuable utility player, Nichting saw time at a number of positions. Was solid behind the plate. Threw out five of the eight would-be base-stealers who tested his arm. Committed just a single error. Had a season-high four hits vs. Chicago State on 4/15. In that same game he had a pair of doubles and drove in three-runs. Registered a season-high three assists at Wofford on 3/18. Scored a season-high three times vs. Holy Cross on 3/7.

Before coming to IPFW
Transferred the 'Dons after two seasons at Wabash Valley College, where he was named All-Conference. Caught at Badin High School in Hamilton, Ohio for Head Coach Rick Kunkel. Named All-Conference for three years. Also named All-State in 2002 as well as Player-of-the-year.