Tex Nelson, baseball player, 1955-1957

Tex Nelson

Born: 8/7/1936 in Dallas, TX, USA

Died: 7/22/2011 in Mesquite, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-06-22 | Final Game: 1957-06-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Robert Sidney Nelson

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Biography

Tex Nelson was a professional baseball player born in 1936, who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the mid-1950s. He played as a position player primarily between 1955 and 1957, appearing in 79 games over the course of his career. Nelson's time in the big leagues was characterized by his determination and resilience, contributing 25 hits and 11 RBIs, with a batting average of .205. Although he did not hit any home runs or record stolen bases, his presence on the field reflected the competitive spirit of a post-war era in baseball, where players were often challenged by the evolving dynamics of the game and the increasing talent pool. Nelson's career, while brief, unfolded during a transformative period for Major League Baseball marked by the integration of players and the shifting strategies of the game. He played in a time when the league was beginning to see the emergence of more dynamic offensive play, yet he carved out a niche for himself as a reliable team player. While his statistics may not tell a story of stardom, Tex Nelson's contributions to the teams he played for were emblematic of the hard-working players who often served as the backbone of their rosters during this era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
79 122 11 25 2 2 0 11 0 15 40 0.205 0.295 0.254 0.549 -346.3

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .254 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.549 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 24.1% 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
1955 BAL AL 25 31 4 6 0 0 0 1 0 7 13 0.194 — — — — 0.0
1956 BAL AL 39 68 5 14 2 0 0 5 0 7 22 0.206 .258 (-20%) .331 (-17%) .397 (-41%) .728 (-30%) -346.3
1957 BAL AL 15 23 2 5 0 2 0 5 0 1 5 0.217 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 1 9 1 2 2
OF 38 21 40 5 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 BAL 1B 2 1 9 1 2 2
1955 BAL OF 6 3 6 2 1 1
1956 BAL OF 24 14 28 3 2 0
1957 BAL OF 8 4 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Left Field 18
Right Field 22