Lynn Nelson

Born: 2/24/1905 in Sheldon, ND, USA

Died: 2/15/1955 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-04-18 | Final Game: 1940-07-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Lynn Bernard Nelson

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Biography

Lynn Nelson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1940. Born in 1905, Nelson's career unfolded during an era marked by a transition in the game, moving away from the deadball era and into a time of increased offensive production. Over his decade-long career, he compiled a record of 33 wins and 42 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.25. Known for his ability to strike out batters, Nelson recorded a total of 255 strikeouts, and he also contributed to his teams with 6 saves. Nelson's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the league during his time, as he navigated the challenges posed by increasingly powerful hitters. While he may not have been a superstar, his contributions on the mound were significant in terms of providing depth to the pitching staffs of the teams he played for. After his last game on July 3, 1940, Nelson's legacy as a reliable pitcher continued to be remembered by baseball historians and fans alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
33	42	166	60	29	2	6	676.7	777	395	86	262	255	5.25	0

Career ERA 5.25 vs. league average 4.31 across their career seasons — 21.8% worse 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
1930	CHC	NL	3	2	37	3	0	0	0	81.3	97	46	28	29	5.09	4.80 (-6%)	-
1933	CHC	NL	5	5	24	3	3	0	1	75.7	65	27	30	20	3.21	3.86 (+17%)	-
1934	CHC	NL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	1.0	4	4	1	0	36.00	—	-
1937	PHA	AL	4	9	30	4	1	0	2	116.0	140	76	51	49	5.90	4.34 (-36%)	-2184.4
1938	PHA	AL	10	11	32	23	13	0	2	191.0	215	120	79	75	5.65	4.35 (-30%)	-6231.4
1939	PHA	AL	10	13	35	24	12	2	1	197.7	233	105	64	75	4.78	4.28 (-12%)	-4216.0
1940	DET	AL	1	1	6	2	0	0	0	14.0	23	17	9	7	10.93	4.21 (-159%)	-1531.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
268	367	42	103	10	4	5	55	1	16	48	0.281	0.312	0.371	0.683	-431.1

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.683 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 7.4% 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
1930	CHC	NL	37	18	0	4	1	1	0	2	0	0	1	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	CHC	NL	29	21	5	5	1	1	0	1	0	1	3	0.238	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	CHC	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	PHA	AL	74	113	18	40	6	2	4	29	1	6	13	0.354	.276 (+28%)	.342 (+13%)	.398 (+38%)	.740 (+26%)	512.2
1938	PHA	AL	67	112	12	31	0	0	0	15	0	7	12	0.277	.272 (+1%)	.341 (-7%)	.392 (-30%)	.734 (-19%)	-359.4
1939	PHA	AL	40	80	3	15	2	0	0	5	0	2	13	0.188	.274 (-32%)	.342 (-37%)	.393 (-46%)	.735 (-42%)	-583.8
1940	DET	AL	19	23	4	8	0	0	1	3	0	0	6	0.348	—	—	—	—	0.0