Nelson Greene

Born: 9/20/1899 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 5/6/1983 in Lebanon, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-04-28 | Final Game: 1925-07-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Nelson George Greene

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Biography

Nelson Greene was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1924 to 1925. Born in 1899, Greene made his mark in the early 20th century during a time when Major League Baseball was evolving with new styles of play and increased competition. He played for a brief period, yet his contributions to the game were notable for the era. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 2-1, showcasing his ability to secure victories for his team despite the challenges of pitching during this transitional phase of baseball. Greene's performance on the mound included an earned run average (ERA) of 8.71, which reflected the difficulties faced by pitchers in an era marked by offensive prowess. He struck out a total of 7 batters and recorded 1 save, indicating his role as a reliable option in the bullpen when needed. Although his career was short-lived, Greene's time in the major leagues coincided with a period of growth and innovation in baseball, paving the way for future generations of pitchers who would follow in his footsteps.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	1	15	1	0	0	1	31.0	59	30	5	9	7	8.71	0

Career ERA 8.71 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 100.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1924	BRO	NL	0	1	4	1	0	0	0	9.0	14	4	2	3	4.00	4.13 (+3%)	0.0
1925	BRO	NL	2	0	11	0	0	0	1	22.0	45	26	7	4	10.64	4.55 (-134%)	-1107.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	8	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1924	BRO	NL	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	BRO	NL	11	7	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	15	0	1	10	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	BRO	P	4	0	1	4	1	0
1925	BRO	P	11	0	0	6	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15