Brad Nelson, baseball player, 2008-2009

Brad Nelson

Born: 12/23/1982 in Algona, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-01 | Final Game: 2009-05-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 255 lbs

Full name: John Bradley Nelson

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Biography

Brad Nelson, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2008 to 2009. Primarily a position player, Nelson's time in the league was marked by his participation in 28 games, where he recorded 2 hits and maintained a batting average of .071. Despite the limited statistics, his journey to the majors demonstrated the tenacity and dedication often required to reach the highest level of professional baseball. Nelson's career unfolded during a period characterized by a blend of emerging talents and established stars in MLB. While he did not achieve significant offensive numbers, his experience in the league reflected the challenges many players face when competing against some of the best in the game. His time on the field, albeit short, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history and highlighted the personal stories of players who strive for success at the highest level. After retiring on May 12, 2009, he left behind a legacy that serves as a reminder of the hard work and perseverance involved in the pursuit of a professional baseball career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 28 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 3 9 0.071 0.161 0.143 0.304 0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 72.9% below league average.

Career OBP .161 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 51.6% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 65.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.304 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 59.4% 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
2008 MIL NL 9 7 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0
2009 MIL NL 19 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2008 NLDS2 MIL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 1 0 0 0
OF 2 2 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 MIL 1B 2 0 1 0 0 0
2009 MIL OF 2 2 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Left Field 1
Right Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 MIL NL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $400,000