Ryne Nelson

Last updated

13+1⁄3 innings in which he had a 4.72 ERA. [4] As a sophomore in 2018, he returned healthy and appeared in 16 games out of the bullpen, going 3–1 with a 3.86 ERA. [5] [6] He spent that summer playing in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox with whom he was named an All-Star. [7] [8] For the 2019 season, he was moved into the starting rotation, but returned to the bullpen after suffering a heel injury. [9] [10] He finished the year with a 3–4 record and a 4.29 ERA in 23 appearances (four starts), earning him a spot on the All-Pac-12 Team. [11] [12]

Professional career

Nelson was considered one of the top prospects for the 2019 MLB draft. [13] He was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second round, with the 56th overall pick, and signed for $1.1 million. [14] [15] He was assigned to the Hillsboro Hops of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League, going 0–1 with a 2.89 ERA over 18+2⁄3 innings, striking out 26. [16] He did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. [17]

To begin the 2021 season, Nelson returned to Hillsboro, now members of the High-A West league. [18] After eight starts in which he pitched to a 4–1 record with a 2.52 ERA and 59 strikeouts over 39+1⁄3 innings, he was promoted to the Amarillo Sod Poodles of the Double-A Central. [19] Over 14 starts with Amarillo, Nelson went 3–3 with a 3.51 ERA and 104 strikeouts over 77 innings. [20] The Diamondbacks named Nelson their Minor League Pitcher of the Year. [21]

Nelson was promoted to the Triple-A Reno Aces to begin the 2022 season. [22] In 26 games, Nelson went 10–5 with a 5.43 ERA and 128 strikeouts over 136 innings. On September 5, 2022, the Diamondbacks selected Nelson's contract and promoted him to the major leagues. [23] He made his MLB debut that night as the club's starting pitcher versus the San Diego Padres, throwing seven scoreless innings while striking out seven batters and walking zero in a 5-0 Diamondbacks win. [24]

Nelson began the 2023 season on the opening-day roster for the Diamondbacks. [25] On August 13, 2023, Ryne Nelson was optioned back to the Reno Aces to make room for Bryce Jarvis's debut and improve his pitching, with a 5.47 ERA in 24 starts before demotion. [26] After pitching a 0–1 record with a 3.74 ERA and 9 strikeouts over 21+2⁄3 innings, he was promoted back to the Diamondbacks rotation on September 6, 2023. [27] Nelson ended the season pitching an 8–8 record with 5.31 ERA and 96 strikeouts over 144 innings pitched.

Related Research Articles

Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players of the minor league affiliates of the Arizona Diamondbacks:

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zack Thornton</span> American baseball player & coach

Zachary James Thornton is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He is currently the pitching coach for the UC Davis Aggies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tyler Anderson</span> American baseball player (born 1989)

Tyler John Anderson is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers. He played college baseball for the University of Oregon. The Rockies selected Anderson in the first round, with the 20th overall selection, of the 2011 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2016.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Braden Shipley</span> American baseball player (born 1992)

Braden Alec Shipley is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Shipley attended the University of Nevada, Reno, where he played for the Nevada Wolf Pack baseball team. Prior to that, he attended North Medford High School in Medford, Oregon, and played for the school's baseball team. The Arizona Diamondbacks selected him with the 15th pick in the 2013 MLB draft, and he made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2016.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aaron Blair</span> American baseball pitcher (born 1992)

Aaron Daniel Blair is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Blair was selected in the 21st round of the 2010 MLB draft by the Houston Astros. He chose to attend Marshall University, where he played for the Marshall Thundering Herd baseball team. The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Blair with the 36th pick of the 2013 MLB draft. He was traded to the Atlanta Braves by the Diamondbacks as part of a five-player deal announced December 9, 2015. Blair made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2016 for the Braves.

James Harold Sherfy is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played college baseball at the University of Oregon. Sherfy was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the tenth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Diamondbacks, San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Erick Fedde</span> American baseball player (born 1993)

Erick James Fedde is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Washington Nationals and in the KBO League for the NC Dinos. He played college baseball at UNLV.

Taylor James Clarke is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Kansas City Royals.

Konnor Chase Pilkington is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Guardians.

Drey Matthew Jameson is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyle Nelson (baseball)</span> American baseball player (born 1996)

Kyle B. Nelson is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Cleveland Indians.

Riley Wade Smith is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Bryce Martin Jarvis is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Diamondbacks selected Jarvis in the first round of the 2020 MLB draft and he made his MLB debut in 2023.

Matt Tabor is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Seattle Mariners.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Weiss</span> American baseball player (born 1996)

Ryan Weiss is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played for the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL).

Junior García is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He was signed by the Houston Astros as an international free agent in 2012. García is listed at 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) and 220 pounds (100 kg) and bats and throws left handed.

Brandon Connor Pfaadt is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.

Weston Tyler Holton is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Justin Martínez is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.

Andrew Jacob Saalfrank is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.

References

  1. ↑ "Cimarron-Memorial's Decolati named Southern Nevada player of year". Las Vegas Review-Journal. May 20, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Three years after graduating from local high schools, Las Vegans poised to go high in MLB Draft". Las Vegas Sun. May 30, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Here's 2016's All-State baseball team". Las Vegas Review-Journal. June 16, 2016. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Ryne Nelson adjusting to starting rotation". The 3rd Man In. March 7, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  5. ↑ "No. 3 Tech to host Oregon for a 4-game series to open season". dailytoreader.com. February 14, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  6. ↑ "2019 Pac-12 Conference College Baseball Preview". Baseball America. January 31, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Stars didn't come out, but Cape League All Stars did". The Register. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  8. ↑ "#19 Ryne Nelson". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Amid much hype, Ryne Nelson gets his shot in the starting rotation for Oregon Ducks baseball". The Register-Guard. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Pitching has been a season-long problem for Oregon Ducks baseball". The Register-Guard. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  11. ↑ Oregonian/OregonLive, James Crepea | The (June 4, 2019). "Oregon pitcher Ryne Nelson drafted by Arizona Diamondbacks in second round of MLB Draft". oregonlive.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ↑ "Oregon's Spencer Steer, Ryne Nelson earn All-Pac-12 baseball honors". The Oregonian. May 29, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  13. ↑ "MLB.com 2019 Prospect Watch". Major League Baseball.
  14. ↑ Emerson, Justin (June 3, 2019). "Three with ties to Las Vegas picked early in MLB Draft - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". lasvegassun.com.
  15. ↑ "MLB Draft Tracker". MLB.com.
  16. ↑ "Former Duck Ryne Nelson among three top 2019 draftees to join Hops". MiLB.com.
  17. ↑ West, Jenna. "2020 Minor League Baseball Season Canceled". Sports Illustrated.
  18. ↑ Miller, Mark. "Hillsboro Hops unveil 2021 roster, with returnees from past years". pamplinmedia.com.
  19. ↑ Moran, Shawn. "Sod Poodles Baseball: Looking ahead to Wichita series". Amarillo Globe-News.
  20. ↑ "ESPN highlights D-backs' MiLB standouts as the season closes". Arizona Sports. September 21, 2021.
  21. ↑ "D-backs name Alek Thomas & Ryne Nelson Organization Player and Pitcher of the Year". MLB.com .
  22. ↑ @Aces (April 6, 2022). "Introducing your 2022 Reno Aces" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  23. ↑ "How Diamondbacks prospect Ryne Nelson turned his season around to earn major league debut".
  24. ↑ "Calm, confident Ryne Nelson dazzles in winning debut for Diamondbacks".
  25. ↑ Gilbert, Steve (March 28, 2022). "D-backs announce final roster heading into opener". mlb.com. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  26. ↑ "Initiating the Jarvis Protocol. Welcome to the Show, @BryceJarvis28!". X (formerly Twitter). August 13, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  27. ↑ McDermott, Michael (September 6, 2023). "Ryne Nelson to Return to the Rotation Against Cubs". si.com. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
Ryne Nelson
Arizona Diamondbacks – No. 19
Pitcher
Born: (1998-02-01) February 1, 1998 (age 26)
Henderson, Nevada, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 5, 2022, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks current roster
Active roster
Inactive roster
Injured list
Coaching staff
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.