John Nelson, baseball player, 2006-2006

John Nelson

Born: 3/3/1979 in Denton, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-09-07 | Final Game: 2006-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Clark Nelson

Biography

John Nelson, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2006 to 2009. He played as a position player primarily in the Major Leagues, making a brief appearance in the sport that showcased the promise of talent often overshadowed by the competitive nature of professional baseball. Nelson's tenure in the big leagues was marked by limited playing time, as he participated in only 8 games without recording a hit, home run, or RBI, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. Despite the challenges he faced on the field, Nelson's journey reflects the realities of many athletes striving for success in a highly demanding sport. His time in Major League Baseball coincided with an era characterized by intense competition and the pursuit of excellence, highlighting the difficulties that even skilled players encounter in breaking into and sustaining a career at the highest levels of the game. Though his statistical contributions were minimal, Nelson's story serves as a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to compete in professional baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
25.0 23.0 2.0 3.0 0 1.0 0 0 2.0 0 0 0.130 0.200 0.217 0.417

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 1 0 1 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Shortstop 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Kansas Lawrence KS 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001