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
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 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 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | STL | NL | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | SLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 |