Rob Nelson

Born: 5/17/1964 in Pasadena, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-09 | Final Game: 1990-04-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Robert Augustus Nelson

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Biography

Rob Nelson, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1986 to 1990. Primarily known as a position player, Nelson played a total of 76 games in Major League Baseball. His tenure in the league, although brief, saw him make notable contributions on the field, particularly with his power-hitting capabilities, evidenced by his four home runs and 11 runs batted in during his career. Nelson finished his playing days with a batting average of .178 and recorded 27 hits, along with one stolen base. While he did not achieve the statistical milestones that many of his contemporaries reached, his journey through the majors occurred during a transformative period in baseball, marked by increasing competitiveness and evolving player dynamics. Nelson’s time in the league, though limited, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, serving as a reminder of the countless players who have contributed to the sport at various levels.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
76	152	12	27	2	1	4	11	1	24	66	0.178	0.290	0.283	0.573	53.1

Career AVG .178 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career SLG .283 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.573 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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
1986	OAK	AL	5	9	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1987	OAK	AL	7	24	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	12	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1987	SDP	NL	10	11	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	8	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	SDP	NL	7	21	4	4	0	0	1	3	0	2	9	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	SDP	NL	42	82	6	16	0	1	3	7	1	20	29	0.195	.254 (-23%)	.319 (+10%)	.375 (-12%)	.694 (-2%)	53.1
1990	SDP	NL	5	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0