Professional career
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies selected Nelson in the first round,with the ninth overall selection,of the 2004 Major League Baseball draft, [2] and received the third largest signing bonus in Rockies history. [3] In July 2007,while playing for the Modesto Nuts,Nelson was named Rockies Farm Player of the Month. [4]
Nelson was called up on June 18,2010,to replace Troy Tulowitzki,who had broken his wrist. [5] He was expected to play second base,with Clint Barmes moving to shortstop. On September 9,Nelson stole home plate against Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Masset,scoring what would be the deciding run in the Rockies' victory,their seventh straight. It was Nelson's first career stolen base,and the first time he had stolen home plate at any level. [6] He played in 17 games for Colorado during his rookie campaign,hitting .280/.308/.320 with one stolen base. [7]
Nelson played in 63 games for the Rockies in 2011,slashing .250/.280/.383 with four home runs,16 RBI,and three stolen bases. [8] Nelson was announced as the third base starter along with Jordan Pacheco during spring training in 2012. He made 111 appearances for Colorado during the year,batting .301/.352/.458 with nine home runs and 53 RBI. [9]
In 2013,Nelson played in 21 games for the Rockies,hitting .242/.282/.318 with four RBI and four walks. [10] Nelson was designated for assignment by Colorado on April 28,2013,following the promotion of Nolan Arenado. [11]
New York Yankees
On May 1,2013,Nelson was traded to the New York Yankees. [12] In 10 appearances for the Yankees,he went 8-for-36 (.222) with two RBI and one walks. On May 15,Nelson was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for David Adams. [13]
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
On May 18,2013,Nelson was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. [14] He was designated for assignment on June 10, [15] and accepted an assignment to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees on June 13. [16] Following the trade of Alberto Callaspo on July 31,Nelson's contract was selected from Salt Lake. [17] On August 15,he hit his first career grand slam against New York Yankees reliever Boone Logan. [18] Nelson made 33 appearances for Los Angeles,slashing .220/.277/.349 with three home runs,18 RBI,and two stolen bases. On December 2,Nelson was non-tendered by the Angels,making him a free agent. [19]
Cincinnati Reds
On January 28,2014,Nelson signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. [20] In 63 appearances for the Triple-A Louisville Bats,batting .274/.330/.363 with four home runs and 38 RBI. On June 16,Nelson was released by the Reds organization. [21]
San Diego Padres
On June 19,2014,Nelson signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization. [22] On July 18,Nelson was recalled from the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas,and made his Padres debut against the New York Mets,going 2-for-4 with two RBI. [23] [24] Nelson was designated for assignment on September 2. Nelson elected free agency on October 6. [25]
Philadelphia Phillies
Nelson signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on November 25,2014. He made 16 appearances for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs in 2015,batting .278/.328/.352 with five RBI and one stolen base.
Milwaukee Brewers
Nelson signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on May 9,2015. He played in 29 games for the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox,batting .143/.200/.243 with one home run,10 RBI,and one stolen base. Nelson was released by the Brewers organization on June 17.
Washington Nationals
Nelson signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals on June 21,2015. In 28 appearances for the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs,he slashed .277/.337/.479 with three home runs,14 RBI,and one stolen base. Nelson was released by the Nationals organization on July 25.
Colorado Rockies (second stint)
On February 15,2016,Nelson signed a minor league contract to return to the Colorado Rockies organization. In 69 games for the Triple–A Albuquerque Isotopes,he batted .232/.273/.310 with three home runs and 33 RBI. Nelson elected free agency following the season on November 7. [26]
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