The 1973 first round draft pick was a member of the  world champion Pittsburgh Pirates team. Listed at 5' 10" and weighing 185 lb., Nicosia batted and threw right-handed.
In the context of baseball history, Nicosia's selection as a member of the world champion Pittsburgh Pirates team in the 1973 first-round draft is notable. He measured 5' 10" tall and weighed 185 pounds, and he demonstrated both batting and pitching abilities with his right hand.