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.
Nicosia joined the world champion Pittsburgh Pirates team in the 1973 first-round draft pick. Physically, he stood at 5' 10" and weighed 185 lb., and he was skilled in both batting and throwing with his right hand.