Red Nelson

Born: 5/19/1886 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 10/26/1956 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-09-09 | Final Game: 1913-06-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Albert Francis Nelson

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Biography

Red Nelson, born in 1886, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from September 9, 1910, to June 9, 1913, during a transformative period in baseball characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Nelson played in an era where pitching strategies were evolving, and he contributed to his teams with a record of 10 wins and 12 losses. Over the course of his career, Nelson recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.54, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during his time, including the evolving nature of hitting. He struck out 68 batters and secured 1 save, showcasing his ability to navigate tough situations on the mound. While not among the most celebrated pitchers of his era, Nelson's contributions to the game during a pivotal time in baseball history are a testament to his skill and perseverance as a professional athlete.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
10	12	39	24	13	1	1	188.3	221	95	4	85	68	4.54	0

Career ERA 4.54 vs. league average 3.15 across their career seasons — 44.3% 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
1910	SLA	AL	5	1	7	6	6	1	0	60.0	57	17	14	30	2.55	2.79 (+9%)	816.3
1911	SLA	AL	3	9	16	13	6	0	0	81.0	103	47	44	24	5.22	3.37 (-55%)	-1825.4
1912	SLA	AL	0	2	8	3	0	0	1	18.0	21	14	13	9	7.00	3.36 (-108%)	-303.8
1912	PHI	NL	2	0	4	2	1	0	0	19.3	25	8	6	2	3.72	3.36 (-11%)	-915.2
1913	PHI	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	8.3	9	2	4	3	2.16	—	0.0
1913	CIN	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1.7	6	7	4	0	37.80	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
39	66	10	12	2	0	1	5	0	4	19	0.182	0.229	0.258	0.486	0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career OBP .229 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career SLG .258 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.486 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1910	SLA	AL	7	23	2	6	1	1	3	1	7	0.261	—	—	—	—
1911	SLA	AL	16	27	5	3	1	0	2	1	7	0.111	—	—	—	—
1912	SLA	AL	8	3	1	1	0	0	0	2	1	0.333	—	—	—	—
1912	PHI	NL	4	10	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.100	—	—	—	—
1913	PHI	NL	2	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—
1913	CIN	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—