Bry Nelson
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002)
Bry Nelson was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 2002 for the Boston Red Sox. In 25 career games, he hit .265 with 9 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-05-14
- Last Game
- 2002-07-15
Full name: Bryant Lawrence Nelson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 34 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | .265 | .342 | .353 | .695 | 0 |
Career AVG .265 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .342 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .353 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.
Career OPS .695 vs. league average .748 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | BOS | AL | 25 | 34 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | .265 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 25 | 34 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | .265 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (25 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .154 |
| Away | 15 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | .333 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-15 | BOS | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-07-13 | BOS | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-07-11 | BOS | TOR | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-07-06 | BOS | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-07-05 | BOS | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-07-04 | BOS | TOR | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-07-02 | BOS | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-06-30 | BOS | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-06-23 | BOS | LAD | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-06-18 | BOS | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 11 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana College | Texarkana | TX | 1993, 1994 |
Bry Nelson: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 14, 2002 and the final game on July 15, 2002, Bry Nelson built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the Boston Red Sox, in 2002. Nelson played primarily as a second baseman and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 27, 1974, in Crossett, AR, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 10 inches and 200 pounds. Bry Nelson was the playing name; the full given name is Bryant Lawrence.
Nelson finished with 9 hits from 34 at bats in 25 games, which works out to .265; the totals also include 2 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .342 clip and slugging .353, Nelson finished with a .695 OPS. Against a .261 league average for those years, Nelson's .265 average was near the norm. Nelson's lone season row is 2002 with the Boston Red Sox: 25 games, 9 hits in 34 at bats.
Nelson played 11 games at second base, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at left field (7), center field (2), and right field (2). Fielding at second base produced 11 putouts and 16 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bry Nelson
- Was Bry Nelson a pitcher?
- No. Bry Nelson was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bry Nelson hit?
- Bry Nelson hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What was Bry Nelson's career batting average?
- Bry Nelson batted .265 over his career, with 9 hits in 34 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bry Nelson have?
- Bry Nelson drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Bry Nelson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bry Nelson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Bry Nelson play for?
- Bry Nelson played for the Boston Red Sox.