Chris Nelson

Born: 9/3/1985 in Escondido, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-06-19 | Final Game: 2014-08-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Christopher Lars Nelson

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Biography

Chris Nelson was a professional baseball player born in 1985, who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 until his retirement on August 29, 2014. Known for his versatility as a position player, Nelson appeared in 282 games throughout his career, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. He recorded a total of 221 hits, achieving a batting average of .265, which reflected his solid contact skills and capacity to reach base. Over his career, he hit 16 home runs and drove in 100 runs, demonstrating his ability to produce in key situations. Nelson's playing style was characterized by an aggressive approach at the plate and a willingness to take risks on the basepaths, as evidenced by his 9 stolen bases. He played during a period marked by significant changes in the game, including a shift towards more power hitting and an emphasis on analytics, which influenced how players and teams approached various aspects of the game. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Nelson's contributions to his teams were valuable, and he remains a notable figure for fans of the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
282	834	96	221	39	8	16	100	9	55	203	0.265	0.311	0.388	0.699	-164.7

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.699 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — near 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
2010	COL	NL	17	25	7	7	1	0	0	0	1	1	4	0.280	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	COL	NL	63	180	20	45	10	1	4	16	3	7	35	0.250	.255 (-2%)	.320 (-13%)	.399 (-4%)	.719 (-8%)	-293.6
2012	COL	NL	111	345	45	104	21	3	9	53	2	27	84	0.301	.254 (+18%)	.318 (+10%)	.405 (+13%)	.724 (+12%)	764.9
2013	COL	NL	21	66	6	16	1	2	0	4	0	4	19	0.242	.253 (-4%)	.317 (-11%)	.396 (-20%)	.714 (-16%)	-188.3
2013	NYY	AL	10	36	3	8	2	0	0	2	0	1	11	0.222	—	—	—	—	-188.3
2013	LAA	AL	33	109	10	24	1	2	3	18	2	8	36	0.220	.253 (-13%)	.317 (-13%)	.396 (-12%)	.714 (-12%)	-188.3
2014	SDP	NL	27	73	5	17	3	0	0	7	1	7	14	0.233	.251 (-7%)	.313 (-6%)	.386 (-29%)	.700 (-19%)	-208.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	1	0	1
2B	59	47	86	130	7	28
3B	197	152	91	270	23	21
SS	3	2	1	6	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2010	COL	2B	4	3	8	7	2	0
2010	COL	3B	4	1	2	2	0	0
2011	COL	2B	29	23	36	58	3	15
2011	COL	3B	24	14	9	35	4	2
2011	COL	SS	2	2	0	6	1	0
2012	COL	2B	21	18	39	54	1	13
2012	COL	3B	92	68	45	118	12	14
2012	COL	SS	1	0	1	0	0	0
2013	COL	3B	19	19	7	38	3	1
2013	NYA	3B	10	9	5	12	0	0
2013	LAA	2B	2	0	0	2	0	0
2013	LAA	3B	28	27	13	39	3	2
2014	SDN	1B	1	0	1	1	0	1
2014	SDN	2B	3	3	3	9	1	0
2014	SDN	3B	20	14	10	26	1	2