Nelson King, baseball player, 1954-1957

Nelson King

Born: 3/15/1928 in Shenandoah, PA, USA

Died: 8/11/2010 in Mount Lebanon, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-15 | Final Game: 1957-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Nelson Joseph King

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Biography

Nelson King was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1954 to 1957. Born in 1928, King made his mark in the major leagues during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by a shift towards greater offensive production and the growing prominence of relief pitching. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 7-5 with a 3.58 ERA, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound. Known for his competitive spirit and ability to come through in critical situations, King recorded 72 strikeouts and secured 6 saves, showcasing his dual capability as both a starter and a reliable reliever. Playing in a period that bridged the end of the "Golden Age" of baseball and the beginning of the modern game, King contributed to his teams with a solid performance that reflected the evolving strategies of the time. His pitching style combined control and adaptability, allowing him to navigate the challenges posed by hitters in an increasingly dynamic league. Though his career was relatively brief, King left a lasting impression on the teams he played for, solidifying his place in baseball history as a skilled pitcher during a pivotal era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 5 95 4 0 0 6 173.3 193 69 17 50 72 3.58 0

Career ERA 3.58 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 8.7% better 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
1954 PIT NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 7.0 10 4 1 3 5.14 — 0.0
1955 PIT NL 1 3 17 4 0 0 0 54.3 60 18 14 21 2.98 4.00 (+25%) 1431.3
1956 PIT NL 4 1 38 0 0 0 5 60.0 54 21 19 25 3.15 3.96 (+21%) -463.2
1957 PIT NL 2 1 36 0 0 0 1 52.0 69 26 16 23 4.50 3.83 (-17%) -693.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
95 23 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1954 PIT NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1955 PIT NL 17 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1956 PIT NL 38 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1957 PIT NL 36 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 95 4 19 20 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1954 PIT P 4 0 0 3 0 1
1955 PIT P 17 4 7 6 0 1
1956 PIT P 38 0 6 5 0 0
1957 PIT P 36 0 6 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 95