Ray Nelson, baseball player, 1901-1901

Ray Nelson

Born: 8/4/1875 in Holyoke, MA, USA

Died: 1/8/1961 in Mount Vernon, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-05-06 | Final Game: 1901-08-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Raymond Nelson

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Biography

Ray Nelson was a professional baseball player born in 1875, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1906. Primarily playing as a position player, Nelson appeared in a total of 39 games during his time in the league. He recorded 26 hits, contributing to a batting average of .200. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 7 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Nelson's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was transitioning from the tail end of the 19th century into the early 20th century—a time marked by evolving playing styles and strategies. Although his tenure in the majors was short-lived, Nelson's contributions on the field reflect the competitive spirit of an era that laid the groundwork for modern baseball. His experience in the league, albeit limited, places him among the ranks of early professionals who helped shape the game during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 130 12 26 2 0 0 7 3 10 30 0.200 0.262 0.215 0.478 -621.8

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career SLG .215 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.478 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 30.4% 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
1901 NY1 NL 39 130 12 26 2 0 0 7 3 10 30 0.200 .271 (-26%) .326 (-20%) .359 (-40%) .686 (-30%) -621.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 39 0 44 125 22 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1901 NY1 2B 39 0 44 125 22 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 39

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Amherst College Amherst MA 1895, 1896, 1897