Jerry Nielsen
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-1993)
Jerry Nielsen was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1993 for the New York Yankees and the California Angels, a span of 2 seasons. Across 30 career appearances, he went 1-0 with a 5.91 ERA and 20 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-07-12
- Last Game
- 1993-07-08
Full name: Gerald Arthur Nielsen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | NYA | AL | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.2 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 4.58 | 3.75 (-22%) | -601.9 |
| 1993 | CAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 8.03 | 4.19 (-92%) | 70.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 35 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 5.91 | — | -531 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | NYA | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CAL | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (60 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 19.1 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 6.05 |
| Away | 15 | 12.2 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 5.68 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-08 | LAA | NYY | — | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993-07-02 | LAA | CLE | — | 0.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-06-30 | LAA | OAK | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-06-25 | LAA | MIN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-06-23 | LAA | KCR | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-06-22 | LAA | KCR | — | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-06-20 | LAA | CHW | — | 1.2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-06-17 | LAA | TEX | — | 1.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-06-15 | LAA | TEX | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993-06-12 | LAA | SEA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 30 |
Salary History
Jerry Nielsen's recorded salaries total $115,000 over 1 season, in 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nielsen's career ran from 1992 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1992.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CAL | AL | $115,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $115,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento | CA | 1985, 1986 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1987, 1988 |
Jerry Nielsen: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jerry Nielsen's first major league game on July 12, 1992; the last one listed came on July 8, 1993. The season rows list, in order, the New York Yankees (1992) and the California Angels (1993). Born on August 5, 1966, in Sacramento, CA, USA, Nielsen is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. Size on record: 185 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Nielsen's full given name, per the bio, is Gerald Arthur Nielsen.
The pitching table credits Nielsen with a 1-0 record and a 5.91 ERA in 30 games. Nielsen had 20 strikeouts. Against a 3.98 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.91 mark was 48.6% worse. In 1992, one of the busiest seasons, Nielsen posted a 4.58 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.75.
The one salary on file is $115,000, for 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nielsen's career ran from 1992 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1992. Before the majors, Nielsen played college baseball at Sacramento City College (1985 and 1986). The game-log section draws on 60 games of Retrosheet box scores for Nielsen.
Nielsen appears at one position only: pitcher, in 30 games. The fielding table credits Nielsen with 2 putouts, 5 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry Nielsen
- What years did Jerry Nielsen play?
- Jerry Nielsen played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1993.
- Was Jerry Nielsen a pitcher?
- Yes. Jerry Nielsen pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 20 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jerry Nielsen play for?
- Jerry Nielsen played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (1992) and the California Angels (1993).
- What were Jerry Nielsen's career stats?
- In 30 games, Jerry Nielsen went 1-0 with a 5.91 ERA, 20 strikeouts, and 32.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Jerry Nielsen earn in his career?
- Jerry Nielsen's recorded salaries total $115,000 over 1 season, in 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nielsen's career ran from 1992 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1992.
- What was Jerry Nielsen's salary?
- Jerry Nielsen's recorded salary was $115,000 in 1993.
- What position did Jerry Nielsen play?
- Jerry Nielsen played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jerry Nielsen and how much did he weigh?
- Jerry Nielsen was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Jerry Nielsen's career ERA?
- Jerry Nielsen finished with a 5.91 career ERA, going 1-0 with 20 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jerry Nielsen have?
- Jerry Nielsen recorded 20 career strikeouts.
- Is Jerry Nielsen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jerry Nielsen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.