Nelson Velazquez
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2022-2026)
Nelson Velazquez is an outfielder who has played in Major League Baseball since 2022 for the Chicago Cubs, the Kansas City Royals, and the Houston Astros, a span of 5 seasons. In 246 career games, he has hit .208 with 136 hits, 37 home runs, and 105 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 17, 2026.
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2022-05-30
- Jersey
- #30
Full name: Nelson Javier Velazquez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246 | 653 | 98 | 136 | 25 | 4 | 37 | 105 | 7 | 61 | 215 | .208 | .282 | .429 | .710 | -155 |
Career AVG .208 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.
Career OBP .282 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.
Career SLG .429 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.
Career OPS .710 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — near league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CHN | NL | 77 | 185 | 20 | 38 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 5 | 19 | 65 | .205 | .242 (-15%) | .311 (-8%) | .394 (-6%) | .706 (-7%) | -199.7 |
| 2023 | CHN | NL | 13 | 29 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .241 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2023 | KCA | AL | 40 | 133 | 27 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 28 | 0 | 11 | 43 | .233 | .248 (-6%) | .320 (-7%) | .414 (+40%) | .734 (+20%) | 0.0 |
| 2024 | KCA | AL | 64 | 205 | 31 | 41 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 2 | 19 | 61 | .200 | .243 (-18%) | .312 (-12%) | .399 (-8%) | .711 (-10%) | -353.8 |
| 2026 | HOU | AL | 52 | 101 | 12 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 38 | .188 | .243 (-23%) | .318 (-19%) | .400 (+1%) | .718 (-8%) | 0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 246 | 653 | 98 | 136 | 25 | 4 | 37 | 105 | 7 | 61 | 215 | .208 | — | — | — | — | -553 | ||
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 (194 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 97 | 288 | 48 | 67 | 18 | 53 | .233 |
| Away | 97 | 264 | 38 | 50 | 13 | 34 | .189 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-23 | KCR | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-06-22 | KCR | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-06-19 | KCR | OAK | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-06-18 | KCR | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024-06-15 | KCR | LAD | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-06-14 | KCR | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-06-13 | KCR | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024-06-12 | KCR | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024-06-11 | KCR | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-06-10 | KCR | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 32 |
| Center Field | 35 |
| Right Field | 60 |
| Designated Hitter | 63 |
Nelson Velazquez: the record in brief
The debut date in the bio is May 30, 2022; Nelson Velazquez is an active player, and this profile updates as the season goes on. The team column moves through the Chicago Cubs (2022 to 2023), the Kansas City Royals (2023 to 2024), and the Houston Astros (2026). At 6-foot-0 and 200 pounds, Velazquez is listed as an outfielder. Velazquez batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is December 26, 1998, in Carolina, P.R. The given name on file is Nelson Javier Velazquez.
Across 246 games at the plate, Velazquez's career line reads 136 hits in 653 at bats for a .208 average; the totals also include 37 home runs and 105 RBI. Velazquez got on base at a .282 rate and slugged .429 (.710 OPS). Set against a .245 league average for the same years, Velazquez's .208 average sits 14.9% below it. Velazquez's most home runs in a season came in 2023, when the total reached 14 for the Kansas City Royals. 2024 produced Velazquez's most hits, 41 of them for the Kansas City Royals.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nelson Velazquez
- What years did Nelson Velazquez play?
- Nelson Velazquez played in Major League Baseball from 2022 to 2026.
- Was Nelson Velazquez a pitcher?
- No. Nelson Velazquez was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Nelson Velazquez hit?
- Nelson Velazquez hit 37 career home runs with 136 hits.
- What teams has Nelson Velazquez played for?
- Nelson Velazquez has played for 3 teams: the Chicago Cubs (2022–2023), the Kansas City Royals (2023–2024), and the Houston Astros (2026).
- What are Nelson Velazquez's career stats?
- In 246 games, Nelson Velazquez has 136 hits, 37 home runs, 105 RBI, 98 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .208 batting average.
- What position does Nelson Velazquez play?
- Nelson Velazquez plays primarily as an outfielder, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Nelson Velazquez and how much does he weigh?
- Nelson Velazquez is listed at 6 feet and 200 pounds.
- What number does Nelson Velazquez wear?
- Nelson Velazquez wears number 30, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Nelson Velazquez hit each season?
- Nelson Velazquez's home runs by season: 6 in 2022, 17 in 2023, 8 in 2024, and 6 in 2026. His most in one season was 17, in 2023.
- What was Nelson Velazquez's career batting average?
- Nelson Velazquez batted .208 over his career, with 136 hits in 653 at bats.
- How many RBI did Nelson Velazquez have?
- Nelson Velazquez drove in 105 runs in his career.