Nelson Velazquez, baseball player, 2022

Nelson Velazquez

Born: 12/26/1998 in Carolina, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2022-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Nelson Javier Velazquez

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Biography

Nelson Velazquez is an active Major League Baseball player born in 1998, who has been making his mark since his debut on May 30, 2022. Primarily playing as a position player, Velazquez has participated in 194 games, showcasing his power-hitting capabilities with 31 home runs and 87 RBIs. While his batting average currently stands at .212, his ability to hit for power has positioned him as an emerging talent within the league. Velazquez is known for his aggressive playing style and versatility on the field, contributing not only with his bat but also with his speed, as evidenced by his 7 stolen bases. As he continues to develop his skills in the competitive landscape of modern baseball, Velazquez represents a new generation of players who bring a blend of athleticism and power to the game. His ongoing career is closely watched by fans and analysts alike, as he strives to elevate his performance and solidify his place in Major League Baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
194 552 86 117 21 4 31 87 7 52 177 0.212 0.286 0.433 0.719 -225.6

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career SLG .433 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.719 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — near 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
2022 CHC NL 77 185 20 38 7 3 6 26 5 19 65 0.205 .242 (-15%) .311 (-8%) .394 (-6%) .706 (-7%) -228.1
2023 CHC NL 13 29 8 7 2 0 3 6 0 3 8 0.241 — — — — 0.0
2023 KCR AL 40 133 27 31 4 0 14 28 0 11 43 0.233 .248 (-6%) .320 (-7%) .414 (+40%) .734 (+20%) 0.0
2024 KCR AL 64 205 31 41 8 1 8 27 2 19 61 0.200 .243 (-18%) .312 (-12%) .399 (-8%) .711 (-10%) -395.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 125 93 191 2 6 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2022 CHN OF 67 45 89 2 4 0
2023 CHN OF 8 7 14 0 0 0
2023 KCA OF 29 24 56 0 1 0
2024 KCA OF 21 17 32 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 32
Center Field 35
Right Field 60
Designated Hitter 63