Nick Nelson (baseball)

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21+1⁄3 innings. He pitched 2017 with the Charleston RiverDogs, compiling a 3–12 record with a 4.56 ERA over 22 starts, and 2018 with Charleston, Tampa Tarpons and Trenton Thunder, [2] [3] [4] pitching to a combined 8–6 record with a 3.55 ERA over 26 games (25 starts) between the three teams. He pitched 2019 with Tampa, Trenton, and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, [5] [6] going 8–3 with a 2.81 ERA over 18 games (17 starts), striking out 114 over 89+2⁄3 innings.

Nelson was added to the Yankees' MLB roster on July 26, 2020. [7] He made his MLB debut in the August 1 game against the Boston Red Sox, pitching three shutout innings in relief, and was credited with the win. [8] He finished his rookie campaign making 11 appearances and logging a 4.79 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 202⁄3 innings pitched.

In 2021, Nelson made 11 appearances for the Yankees, but struggled to an 8.79 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 141⁄3 innings of work. In a larger sample size with Triple-A Scranton, Nelson worked to a 3.81 ERA with 62 strikeouts in 29 games. [9]

Philadelphia Phillies

The Yankees traded Nelson and Donny Sands to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for T. J. Rumfield and Joel Valdez on November 19, 2021. [10] On September 9, 2022, he recorded his first career save, pitching in relief of Brad Hand in a 5–3 victory over the Washington Nationals. [11] In 2022, Nelson worked mainly as a long reliever, making 47 appearances for the Phillies and registering a 4.85 ERA with 69 strikeouts in 682⁄3 innings of work. [12]

Nelson made only one appearance for Philadelphia in 2023, recording the win after allowing one run with three strikeouts across 5+1⁄3 innings against the New York Mets. [13]

Nelson was optioned to the Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs to begin the 2024 season. [14] In three games for the Phillies, he posted a 5.40 ERA with 5 strikeouts over 3+1⁄3 innings pitched. Nelson was designated for assignment by the Phillies on August 11. [15] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Lehigh Valley on August 13. [16] On September 4, the Phillies selected Nelson's contract, adding him to their active roster. [17] He allowed one run in two innings of relief against the Miami Marlins in his only appearance, and was designated for assignment by the Phillies on September 7. [18] Nelson cleared waivers and was sent outright to Lehigh Valley on September 11. [19] He elected free agency on October 10. [20]

Hanshin Tigers

On December 20, 2024, Nelson signed a one–year, $1 million contract with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball. [21]

Personal life

Nelson is married to his wife, Abigail. At the time of his MLB debut, his daughter, Hynleigh, was 11 months old. [22] [23]

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References

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  2. ↑ Rossman, Scott (August 15, 2017). "Rutherford and GC alum Nick Nelson working on climbing the pro ladder". www.wjhg.com.
  3. ↑ Wild, Danny (July 12, 2018). "Yankees prospect Nick Nelson allows one hit in fifth Tampa Tarpons win". MiLB.com. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  4. ↑ Horton, Josh (April 13, 2018). "New York Yankees' Nick Nelson strikes out career-high 12". MiLB.com. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Nelson eager for 2019 campaign heading into spring training". Mypanhandle.com. March 1, 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  6. ↑ Franko, Kyle (June 20, 2019). "Nick Nelson gives Thunder solid start despite loss to Richmond". trentonian.com. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  7. ↑ Hoch, Bryan. "Notes: Frazier optioned; Andújar in left field". MLB.com. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Red Sox vs. Yankees Box Score 8/01/20". MLB.com.
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  10. ↑ @Yankees (November 19, 2021). "The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired minor leaguers INF T.J. Rumfield and LHP Joel Valdez f…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  11. ↑ "Phillies' Nick Nelson: Picks up first career save". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  12. ↑ "A Long Man Like Nick Nelson Is a Luxury for the Phillies Bullpen". si.com. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Phillies send two more top prospects down in latest spring training roster cuts". thatballsouttahere.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Phillies' Nick Nelson: Sent to minor-league camp". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Phillies Claim Kyle Tyler, DFA Nick Nelson". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Phillies Outright Nick Nelson". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Phillies Designate Michael Rucker For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
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Nick Nelson
Nick Nelson with the New York Yankees in 2020 spring training camp.jpg
Nelson with the New York Yankees
Hanshin Tigers – No. 42
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Born: (1995-12-05) December 5, 1995 (age 29)
Panama City, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 1, 2020, for the New York Yankees
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