Jimmy Nelson
Born: 6/5/1989 in Klamath Falls, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-09-06 | Final Game: 2021-07-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 250 lbs
Full name: James Jacob Nelson
Biography
Jimmy Nelson was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 2013 to 2021. Born in 1989, Nelson made his mark in Major League Baseball with a playing style characterized by his ability to generate strikeouts, finishing his career with a total of 622 strikeouts. Throughout his time in the league, he compiled a win-loss record of 34-48 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.12, showcasing his potential as a reliable starting pitcher.
Nelson's career unfolded during an era when pitching depth and strikeout capabilities were increasingly valued across the league. He was known for his resilience on the mound and ability to compete against some of the best lineups in baseball. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions to his teams were significant, as he consistently took the ball as a starter. Despite the ups and downs that come with a pitching career, Nelson's journey through the ranks of professional baseball left an indelible mark, and he remains a respected figure in the history of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 48 | 147 | 108 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 662.3 | 643 | 303 | 69 | 253 | 622 | 4.12 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0.90 | 229.9 |
| 2014 | MIL | NL | 2 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.3 | 82 | 38 | 19 | 57 | 4.93 | -71.5 |
| 2015 | MIL | NL | 11 | 13 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 177.3 | 163 | 81 | 65 | 148 | 4.11 | -652.6 |
| 2016 | MIL | NL | 8 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 179.3 | 186 | 92 | 86 | 140 | 4.62 | -4326.3 |
| 2017 | MIL | NL | 12 | 6 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 175.3 | 171 | 68 | 48 | 199 | 3.49 | 5943.5 |
| 2019 | MIL | NL | 0 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 26 | 6.95 | -718.2 |
| 2021 | LAD | NL | 1 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 44 | 1.86 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 | 191 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 116 | 0.099 | 0.118 | 0.110 | 0.228 | -1907.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | MIL | NL | 14 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | MIL | NL | 30 | 55 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 0.109 | -596.2 |
| 2016 | MIL | NL | 32 | 50 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 0.080 | -627.4 |
| 2017 | MIL | NL | 29 | 57 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 0.105 | -684.0 |
| 2019 | MIL | NL | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | LAD | NL | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 147 | 108 | 31 | 71 | 10 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MIL | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIL | P | 14 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | MIL | P | 30 | 30 | 8 | 21 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 | MIL | P | 32 | 32 | 8 | 26 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 | MIL | P | 29 | 29 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | MIL | P | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | LAN | P | 28 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 147 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIL | NL | $522,300 |
| 2015 | MIL | NL | $511,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,033,800 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Cy Young Award | NL | 9th | 1.0 | 210 | 0 |