Jeff Nelson, baseball player, 1992-2006

Jeff Nelson

Born: 11/17/1966 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-04-16 | Final Game: 2006-06-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'8" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Allan Nelson

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Biography

Jeff Nelson, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1992 to 2006. Known for his formidable presence on the mound, Nelson finished his career with a record of 48-45 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.41. He accumulated a total of 829 strikeouts and recorded 33 saves throughout his time in Major League Baseball. His performance earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his impact during a competitive era in the sport. Nelson was particularly recognized for his ability to handle high-pressure situations, often serving as a reliable relief pitcher. His career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, with an increased emphasis on specialized roles in the bullpen. Nelson's skill set allowed him to thrive in this environment, making significant contributions to each team he played for. His legacy continues to be appreciated by fans and analysts alike, as he remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
48 45 798 0 0 0 33 784.7 633 297 55 428 829 3.41 0

Career ERA 3.41 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 22.9% 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
1992 SEA AL 1 7 66 0 0 0 6 81.0 71 31 44 46 3.44 3.75 (+8%) -1805.9
1993 SEA AL 5 3 71 0 0 0 1 60.0 57 29 34 61 4.35 4.19 (-4%) 79.4
1994 SEA AL 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 42.3 35 13 20 44 2.76 4.51 (+39%) 591.3
1995 SEA AL 7 3 62 0 0 0 2 78.7 58 19 27 96 2.17 4.45 (+51%) 3735.2
1996 NYY AL 4 4 73 0 0 0 2 74.3 75 36 36 91 4.36 4.61 (+5%) -
1997 NYY AL 3 7 77 0 0 0 2 78.7 53 25 37 81 2.86 4.39 (+35%) -
1998 NYY AL 5 3 45 0 0 0 3 40.3 44 17 22 35 3.79 4.43 (+14%) -
1999 NYY AL 2 1 39 0 0 0 1 30.3 27 14 22 35 4.15 4.71 (+12%) -
2000 NYY AL 8 4 73 0 0 0 0 69.7 44 19 45 71 2.45 4.77 (+49%) -
2001 SEA AL 4 3 69 0 0 0 4 65.3 30 20 44 88 2.76 4.42 (+38%) 1935.7
2002 SEA AL 3 2 41 0 0 0 2 45.7 36 20 27 55 3.94 4.28 (+8%) 709.0
2003 SEA AL 3 2 46 0 0 0 7 37.7 34 14 14 47 3.35 4.40 (+24%) 1474.7
2003 NYY AL 1 0 24 0 0 0 1 17.7 17 9 10 21 4.58 4.40 (-4%) -
2004 TEX AL 1 2 29 0 0 0 1 23.7 17 14 19 22 5.32 4.46 (-19%) -464.8
2005 SEA AL 1 3 49 0 0 0 1 36.7 32 16 22 34 3.93 4.29 (+8%) -60.4
2006 CHW AL 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 2.7 3 1 5 2 3.38 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
798 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.756 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
1992 SEA AL 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 SEA AL 71 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 SEA AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 SEA AL 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 NYY AL 73 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 NYY AL 77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 NYY AL 45 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 NYY AL 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 NYY AL 73 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 SEA AL 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 SEA AL 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 SEA AL 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 NYY AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 TEX AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 SEA AL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 CHW AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2003 ALCS NYA 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2003 ALDS1 NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2003 WS NYA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2001 ALCS SEA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2001 ALDS1 SEA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2000 ALCS NYA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2000 ALDS1 NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2000 WS NYA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1999 ALCS NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1999 ALDS2 NYA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1999 WS NYA 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1998 ALCS NYA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1998 ALDS2 NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1998 WS NYA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1997 ALDS1 NYA 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1996 ALCS NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1996 ALDS2 NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1996 WS NYA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1995 ALCS SEA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1995 ALDS2 SEA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2 3 55 0 0 54.3 52 16 24 62 2.65

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2003 ALCS NYA 0 0 4 0 0 3.0 4 2 0 3 6.00
2003 ALDS1 NYA 0 0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0.00
2003 WS NYA 0 0 3 0 0 4.0 4 0 2 5 0.00
2001 ALCS SEA 0 0 2 0 0 2.3 1 0 1 3 0.00
2001 ALDS1 SEA 0 0 3 0 0 3.0 1 0 1 5 0.00
2000 ALCS NYA 0 0 3 0 0 3.0 5 3 0 6 9.00
2000 ALDS1 NYA 0 0 2 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 2 0.00
2000 WS NYA 1 0 3 0 0 2.7 5 3 1 1 10.12
1999 ALCS NYA 0 0 2 0 0 0.7 0 0 0 0 0.00
1999 ALDS2 NYA 0 0 3 0 0 1.7 1 0 1 3 0.00
1999 WS NYA 0 0 4 0 0 2.7 2 0 1 3 0.00
1998 ALCS NYA 0 1 3 0 0 1.3 3 3 1 3 20.25
1998 ALDS2 NYA 0 0 2 0 0 2.7 2 0 1 2 0.00
1998 WS NYA 0 0 3 0 0 2.3 2 0 1 4 0.00
1997 ALDS1 NYA 0 0 4 0 0 4.0 4 0 2 0 0.00
1996 ALCS NYA 0 1 2 0 0 2.3 5 3 0 2 11.57
1996 ALDS2 NYA 1 0 2 0 0 3.7 2 0 2 5 0.00
1996 WS NYA 0 0 3 0 0 4.3 1 0 1 5 0.00
1995 ALCS SEA 0 0 3 0 0 3.0 3 0 5 3 0.00
1995 ALDS2 SEA 0 1 3 0 0 5.7 7 2 3 7 3.18

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 798 0 27 118 10 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 SEA P 66 0 3 12 2 2
1993 SEA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1993 SEA P 71 0 3 12 0 2
1994 SEA P 28 0 1 5 2 1
1995 SEA P 62 0 1 10 1 1
1996 NYA P 73 0 4 15 1 1
1997 NYA P 77 0 4 17 0 0
1998 NYA P 45 0 3 9 0 0
1999 NYA P 39 0 3 5 1 2
2000 NYA P 73 0 0 10 1 1
2001 SEA P 69 0 2 6 2 1
2002 SEA P 41 0 2 4 0 0
2003 SEA P 46 0 0 3 0 0
2003 NYA P 24 0 0 1 0 0
2004 TEX P 29 0 0 2 0 0
2005 SEA P 49 0 1 7 0 1
2006 CHA P 6 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 798
Left Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 SEA AL $400,000
2004 TEX AL $1,800,000
2003 SEA AL $3,983,333
2002 SEA AL $3,333,333
2001 SEA AL $3,333,333
2000 NYA AL $1,916,667
1999 NYA AL $1,816,666
1998 NYA AL $1,766,667
1997 NYA AL $1,090,000
1996 NYA AL $860,000
1995 SEA AL $275,000
1994 SEA AL $250,000
1993 SEA AL $195,000
Total Career Earnings $21,019,999