Emmett Nelson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1935-1936)
Emmett Nelson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1936 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 2 seasons. Across 25 career appearances, he went 5-4 with a 4.07 ERA and 17 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 180 lb
- Died
- 8/25/1967 in Sioux Falls, SD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1935-06-24
- Last Game
- 1936-07-28
Full name: George Emmett Nelson
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 4 | 4 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.1 | 70 | 29 | 23 | 14 | 4.33 | 4.35 (avg) | -80.1 |
| 1936 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 24 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3.18 | 4.59 (+31%) | -27.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 5 | 4 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 77.1 | 94 | 35 | 27 | 17 | 4.07 | — | -108 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .143 | .143 | .143 | .286 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 49.3% below league average.
Career OBP .143 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 58.7% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 64.4% below league average.
Career OPS .286 vs. league average .748 across their career seasons — 61.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 19 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1936 | CIN | NL | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 25 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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 (50 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
| Away | 10 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 56.1 | 66 | 23 | 21 | 13 | 3.67 |
| Away | 10 | 21.0 | 28 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 5.14 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936-07-28 | CIN | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1936-07-18 | CIN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-05-09 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-05-06 | CIN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-04-18 | CIN | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1936-04-14 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935-09-18 | CIN | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-14 | CIN | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-04 | CIN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-08-20 | CIN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936-07-28 | CIN | NY1 | — | 4.0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1936-07-18 | CIN | NY1 | — | 5.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-05-09 | CIN | PIT | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-05-06 | CIN | BRO | — | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936-04-18 | CIN | CHC | W | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-04-14 | CIN | PIT | — | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935-09-18 | CIN | PHI | W | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935-09-14 | CIN | BSN | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1935-09-04 | CIN | NY1 | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935-08-20 | CIN | NY1 | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 25 |
Emmett Nelson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Emmett Nelson's first major league game on June 24, 1935; the last one listed came on July 28, 1936. Nelson's only club in the season tables is the Cincinnati Reds. Nelson is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 3 inches and 180 pounds. Nelson both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Nelson was born on February 26, 1905, in Viborg, SD, USA. Nelson died on August 25, 1967, in Sioux Falls, SD, USA. The given name on file is George Emmett Nelson.
The pitching table credits Nelson with a 5-4 record and a 4.07 ERA in 25 games. The totals include 17 strikeouts. Against a 4.47 league ERA for the same years, Nelson was 8.8% better. In 1935, one of the busiest seasons, Nelson posted a 4.33 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.35.
Every defensive appearance on record for Nelson, 25 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Nelson's fielding totals are 3 putouts, 19 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Emmett Nelson
- What years did Emmett Nelson play?
- Emmett Nelson played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1936.
- Was Emmett Nelson a pitcher?
- Yes. Emmett Nelson pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 17 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Emmett Nelson hit?
- Emmett Nelson hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Emmett Nelson play for?
- Emmett Nelson played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1935–1936).
- What were Emmett Nelson's career stats?
- In 25 games, Emmett Nelson went 5-4 with a 4.07 ERA, 17 strikeouts, 77.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Emmett Nelson play?
- Emmett Nelson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Emmett Nelson and how much did he weigh?
- Emmett Nelson was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Emmett Nelson's career ERA?
- Emmett Nelson finished with a 4.07 career ERA, going 5-4 with 17 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Emmett Nelson have?
- Emmett Nelson recorded 17 career strikeouts.
- Is Emmett Nelson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Emmett Nelson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.