Jimmy Nelson, baseball player, 2013-2021

Jimmy Nelson

Born: 6/5/1989 in Klamath Falls, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-09-06 | Final Game: 2021-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: James Jacob Nelson

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Biography

Jimmy Nelson was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 2013 to 2021. Born in 1989, Nelson made his mark in Major League Baseball with a playing style characterized by his ability to generate strikeouts, finishing his career with a total of 622 strikeouts. Throughout his time in the league, he compiled a win-loss record of 34-48 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.12, showcasing his potential as a reliable starting pitcher. Nelson's career unfolded during an era when pitching depth and strikeout capabilities were increasingly valued across the league. He was known for his resilience on the mound and ability to compete against some of the best lineups in baseball. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions to his teams were significant, as he consistently took the ball as a starter. Despite the ups and downs that come with a pitching career, Nelson's journey through the ranks of professional baseball left an indelible mark, and he remains a respected figure in the history of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
34 48 147 108 1 0 0 662.3 643 303 69 253 622 4.12 0

Career ERA 4.12 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — near 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
2013 MIL NL 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 10.0 2 1 5 8 0.90 3.87 (+77%) 229.9
2014 MIL NL 2 9 14 12 0 0 0 69.3 82 38 19 57 4.93 3.74 (-32%) -71.5
2015 MIL NL 11 13 30 30 0 0 0 177.3 163 81 65 148 4.11 3.96 (-4%) -652.6
2016 MIL NL 8 16 32 32 0 0 0 179.3 186 92 86 140 4.62 4.19 (-10%) -4326.3
2017 MIL NL 12 6 29 29 1 0 0 175.3 171 68 48 199 3.49 4.36 (+20%) 5943.5
2019 MIL NL 0 2 10 3 0 0 0 22.0 25 17 17 26 6.95 4.51 (-54%) -718.2
2021 LAD NL 1 2 28 1 0 0 0 29.0 14 6 13 44 1.86 4.27 (+56%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
147 191 3 19 2 0 0 7 0 4 116 0.099 0.118 0.110 0.228 -1907.6

Career AVG .099 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 60.6% below league average.

Career OBP .118 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 63.0% below league average.

Career SLG .110 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 73.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.228 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 68.8% 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
2013 MIL NL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 MIL NL 14 21 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2015 MIL NL 30 55 1 6 1 0 0 2 0 1 34 0.109 .254 (-57%) .316 (-61%) .404 (-69%) .721 (-65%) -596.2
2016 MIL NL 32 50 1 4 0 0 0 3 0 2 32 0.080 .255 (-69%) .321 (-64%) .417 (-81%) .738 (-74%) -627.4
2017 MIL NL 29 57 0 6 0 0 0 2 0 1 35 0.105 .254 (-59%) .324 (-63%) .425 (-75%) .750 (-70%) -684.0
2019 MIL NL 10 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2021 LAD NL 28 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 147 108 31 71 10 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 MIL P 4 1 0 1 0 0
2014 MIL P 14 12 2 6 1 1
2015 MIL P 30 30 8 21 1 3
2016 MIL P 32 32 8 26 5 1
2017 MIL P 29 29 11 15 2 0
2019 MIL P 10 3 1 0 1 0
2021 LAN P 28 1 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 147

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 MIL NL $522,300
2015 MIL NL $511,500
Total Career Earnings $1,033,800

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL 2008, 2009, 2010

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2017 Cy Young Award NL 9th 1.0 210 0