Russ Nagelson, baseball player, 1968-1970

Russ Nagelson

Born: 9/19/1944 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-09-11 | Final Game: 1970-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Russell Charles Nagelson

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Biography

Russ Nagelson, born in 1944, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1968 until his retirement in 1970. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 62 games, primarily as a utility player. Nagelson recorded 16 hits and achieved a batting average of .211, showcasing his ability to contribute in various roles on the field. He hit one home run and drove in four runs during his time in Major League Baseball, although he did not make a significant impact in terms of stolen bases. Nagelson's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving towards a more dynamic and competitive era characterized by increased offensive production. While he may not have been a standout player statistically, his presence in the league during the late 1960s and early 1970s reflected the depth of talent that was prevalent in baseball at that time. His journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of the game, often in ways that extended beyond mere statistics.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 76 9 16 1 0 1 4 0 13 20 0.211 0.326 0.263 0.589 0.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .263 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.589 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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
1968 CLE AL 5 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1969 CLE AL 12 17 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.353 — — — — 0.0
1970 CLE AL 17 24 3 3 1 0 1 2 0 3 9 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1970 DET AL 28 32 5 6 0 0 0 2 0 5 6 0.188 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 2 13 1 0 1
OF 11 7 11 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 CLE 1B 1 1 9 1 0 1
1969 CLE OF 3 2 2 0 0 0
1970 CLE OF 4 3 5 0 0 0
1970 DET 1B 1 1 4 0 0 0
1970 DET OF 4 2 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Left Field 5
Right Field 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
The Ohio State University Columbus OH 1964, 1965, 1966