Joe Nelson, baseball player, 2001-2010

Joe Nelson

Born: 10/25/1974 in Alameda, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-06-13 | Final Game: 2010-06-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joseph George Nelson

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Biography

Joe Nelson, born in 1974, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2001 to 2010. He made his mark primarily in Major League Baseball, where he established a reputation as a reliable relief pitcher. Over the course of his career, Nelson compiled a record of 7-2, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively to his teams. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.38, reflecting his role in high-pressure situations, and he recorded 154 strikeouts along with 13 saves, indicating his prowess in shutting down opposing batters when it mattered most. Nelson played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a mixture of power hitting and evolving pitching strategies. His unique pitching style combined a strong fastball with an effective breaking ball, allowing him to become a versatile asset in the bullpen. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for left a lasting impact, particularly in late-game scenarios where his skills were often put to the test. Joe Nelson's journey through the majors exemplified the hard work and dedication that defines many players of his generation.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 2 157 0 0 0 13 152.0 136 74 20 84 154 4.38 0

Career ERA 4.38 vs. league average 4.36 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
2001 ATL NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 7 8 2 0 36.00 — 0.0
2004 BOS AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2.7 4 5 3 5 16.88 — 0.0
2006 KCR AL 1 1 43 0 0 0 9 44.7 37 22 24 44 4.43 4.53 (+2%) -
2008 MIA NL 3 1 59 0 0 0 1 54.0 42 12 22 60 2.00 4.32 (+54%) -
2009 TBR AL 3 0 42 0 0 0 3 40.3 32 18 27 36 4.02 4.32 (+7%) -
2010 BOS AL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 8.3 14 9 6 9 9.72 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
157 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 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 0.753 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
2001 ATL NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 BOS AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 KCR AL 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 MIA NL 59 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 TBR AL 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 BOS AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 157 0 6 14 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 ATL P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2004 BOS P 3 0 0 0 0 0
2006 KCA P 43 0 3 5 0 1
2008 FLO P 59 0 2 6 0 0
2009 TBA P 42 0 1 3 1 0
2010 BOS P 8 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 157

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 TBA AL $1,300,000
2007 KCA AL $394,000
Total Career Earnings $1,694,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of San Francisco San Francisco CA 1996