Milt Nielsen

Born: 2/8/1925 in Tyler, MN, USA

Died: 8/1/2005 in Mankato, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-09-27 | Final Game: 1951-07-04

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

Full name: Milton Robert Nielsen

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Biography

Milt Nielsen was a professional baseball player whose career spanned the early years of the 1950s. Born in 1925, he played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1949 until July 4, 1951. During his time in the league, Nielsen appeared in 19 games, where he recorded 1 hit and finished with a batting average of .067. Despite the limited opportunities and statistics that often come from a brief major league career, Nielsen's presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the post-World War II era, a time when the sport was beginning to evolve and attract a wider audience. Though Nielsen did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his journey through professional baseball reflected the determination and passion that many players of his time embodied. As the league faced the challenges of integrating new talent and transitioning into a new era of play, every player, including Nielsen, played a role in shaping the future of the game. His legacy, while modest in numbers, is a reminder of the countless athletes who contributed to the sport's development during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	15	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	5	0.067	0.222	0.067	0.289	0.0

Career AVG .067 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 74.5% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career SLG .067 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 82.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.289 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 60.1% 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
1949	CLE	AL	3	9	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	CLE	AL	16	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	6	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1949	CLE	OF	3	0	6	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	3