Jamie Nelson, baseball player, 1983-1983

Jamie Nelson

Born: 9/5/1959 in Clinton, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-07-21 | Final Game: 1983-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Victor Nelson

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Biography

Jamie Nelson, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned the 1983 season. As a position player, he made his mark in the sport during a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing a shift towards more power-oriented play. Nelson played a total of 40 games, where he recorded 21 hits, including 1 home run and 5 RBIs. His batting average stood at .219, and he showcased his speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases. Though his career was brief, Nelson contributed to his teams with a combination of agility and a competitive spirit. His time in the league coincided with an era of transformation in baseball, as teams began to emphasize athleticism and offensive production. Despite the challenges he faced, his impact as a player remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse paths athletes take in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 96 9 21 3 0 1 5 4 13 12 0.219 0.309 0.281 0.590 -252.7

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.590 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 17.3% 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
1983 SEA AL 40 96 9 21 3 0 1 5 4 13 12 0.219 .260 (-16%) .324 (-5%) .389 (-28%) .714 (-17%) -252.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 39 35 202 16 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 SEA C 39 35 202 16 5 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 39

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Orange Coast College Costa Mesa CA 1978