Nellie Pott
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1922)
Nellie Pott was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1922 for the Cleveland Guardians. Across 2 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 31.50 ERA.
- 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
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- Died
- 12/3/1963 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1922-04-19
- Last Game
- 1922-05-01
Full name: Nelson Adolph Pott
Season-by-Season Pitching
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 31.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 31.50 | — | 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.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 36.00 |
| Away | 1 | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922-05-01 | CLE | SLA | — | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-04-19 | CLE | SLA | — | 1.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
Nellie Pott: the record in brief
According to the bio, Nellie Pott debuted on April 19, 1922 and played a final game on May 1, 1922. The team column never changes: it is the Cleveland Indians in 1922. Pott is listed as a pitcher at 6-foot-0 and 185 pounds. Pott batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is July 16, 1899, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Pott died on December 3, 1963, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Nellie Pott was the playing name; the full given name is Nelson Adolph.
Across 2 games (0 starts), Pott recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 31.50 ERA. Against a 4.18 league ERA for the same seasons, the 31.50 mark was 653.5% worse. All of that pitching came in 1922, with 2 games and 0 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nellie Pott
- Was Nellie Pott a pitcher?
- Yes. Nellie Pott pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 0 strikeouts.
- What teams did Nellie Pott play for?
- Nellie Pott played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (1922).
- What were Nellie Pott's career stats?
- In 2 games, Nellie Pott went 0-0 with a 31.50 ERA, 0 strikeouts, and 2.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Nellie Pott play?
- Nellie Pott played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Nellie Pott and how much did he weigh?
- Nellie Pott was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- What was Nellie Pott's career ERA?
- Nellie Pott finished with a 31.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Nellie Pott have?
- Nellie Pott recorded 0 career strikeouts.
- Is Nellie Pott in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Nellie Pott has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.