John Nelson

Born: 3/3/1979 in Denton, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-09-07 | Final Game: 2006-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Clark Nelson

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Biography

John Nelson, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2006 to 2009. He played as a position player primarily in the Major Leagues, making a brief appearance in the sport that showcased the promise of talent often overshadowed by the competitive nature of professional baseball. Nelson's tenure in the big leagues was marked by limited playing time, as he participated in only 8 games without recording a hit, home run, or RBI, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. Despite the challenges he faced on the field, Nelson's journey reflects the realities of many athletes striving for success in a highly demanding sport. His time in Major League Baseball coincided with an era characterized by intense competition and the pursuit of excellence, highlighting the difficulties that even skilled players encounter in breaking into and sustaining a career at the highest levels of the game. Though his statistical contributions were minimal, Nelson's story serves as a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to compete in professional baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
25.0	23.0	2.0	3.0	0	1.0	0	0	2.0	0	0	0.130	0.200	0.217	0.417

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1903	25.0	23.0	2.0	3.0	0	1.0	0	0	2.0	0	0	0.130	0.200	0.217	0.417

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .432 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.768 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
2006	STL	NL	8	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
SS	1	0	1	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2006	SLN	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2006	SLN	SS	1	0	1	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1
Shortstop	1

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Kansas	Lawrence	KS	1998, 1999, 2000, 2001