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⚫ '''James Lorin Nelson''' (July 4, 1947 – August 22, 2004) was an American right-handed ] in ] for the ] in 1970 and 1971.


⚫ Nelson was born in ]. The Pirates selected him in the 31st round of the 1965 ].<ref name="baseball-reference.com"></ref> His debut for the Pirates on May 30, 1970 was memorable. He relieved ] in the fifth inning of a game at ] against the ], ] ], and got ] to hit into a ]; he finished that appearance with three perfect innings pitched and four strikeouts, and hit a ] in his only plate appearance.<ref></ref>
⚫ '''James Lorin Nelson''' (] ] - ] ]) was an ] right-handed ] in ] for the ] in 1970 and 1971.


Nelson started his career with a 4-0 record for the Pirates in 1970, a feat not equaled by a Pirates starting pitcher until ] in 2005.<ref></ref> Nelson also was the last Pirate pitcher to win his first 3 career starts until ] matched the feat in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/brewers-pirates-preview-024503748--mlb.html|title=Brewers-Pirates Preview - Yahoo! Sports|date=27 June 2013|work=]|accessdate=29 June 2013|archive-date=1 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130701034716/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/brewers-pirates-preview-024503748--mlb.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
⚫ Nelson was born in ]. The Pirates selected him in the 31st round of the 1965 ].<ref></ref> His debut for the Pirates on ], {{by|1970}} was memorable. He relieved ] in the fifth inning of a game at ] against the ], ] ], and got ] to hit into a ]; he finished that appearance with three perfect innings pitched and four strikeouts, and hit a ] in his only plate appearance.<ref></ref>


⚫ Nelson also was the starting and winning pitcher in the final game played at Forbes Field on June 28, 1970. He commented on the fans' frenzy at the end of that game: "After the game, the fans stormed the field and took everything, grass, bases, numbers off the scoreboard. I even saw some old ladies with parts of chairs. It was a real scene."<ref>, '']'', July 31, 2007</ref>
Nelson won his first four career starts for the Pirates in 1970, a feat not equalled by a Pirates pitcher until ] won his first four starts in 2005.<ref>], August 2, 2005]</ref>


⚫ Nelson appeared in 15 games for the Pirates in 1970 and 17 games in 1971, both as a starter and a reliever. He struggled with control in 1971, ] 26 batters in 34 innings.<ref></ref> In July, he was demoted to the ], but refused to report to his minor-league team. Although his teammates voted him a half-share of their ] money, Pirates management did not award him a ].<ref name=bee>Jim Jenkins, "Ex-Pirates right-hander Jim Nelson," ], August 24, 2004</ref> He underwent ] surgery and never returned to the majors.<ref name=bee/>
⚫ Nelson also was the starting and winning pitcher in the final game played at Forbes Field on ], {{by|1970}}. He commented on the fans' frenzy at the end of that game: "After the game, the fans stormed the field and took everything, grass, bases, numbers off the scoreboard. I even saw some old ladies with parts of chairs. It was a real scene."<ref>]'', July 31, 2007]</ref>


⚫ Nelson was a good-hitting pitcher, with 7 ] in 26 career ]s for a ] of .269.<ref name="baseball-reference.com"/>
⚫ Nelson appeared in 15 games for the Pirates in 1970 and 17 games in 1971, both as a starter and a reliever. He struggled with control in 1971, ] 26 batters in 34 innings.<ref></ref> In July, he was demoted to the ], but refused to report to his minor-league team. Although his teammates voted him a half-share of their ] money, Pirates management did not award him a ].<ref>Jim Jenkins, "Ex-Pirates right-hander Jim Nelson," ], August 24, 2004</ref> He underwent ] surgery and never returned to the majors.<ref>Jim Jenkins, "Ex-Pirates right-hander Jim Nelson," '']'', August 24, 2004</ref>


⚫ After retiring from baseball, Nelson became a produce salesman. He died unexpectedly at his ] home at age 57 in 2004.<ref name=bee/>
⚫ Nelson was a good-hitting pitcher, with 7 ] in 26 career ]s for a ] of .269.<ref></ref>

⚫ After retiring from baseball, Nelson became a produce salesman. He died unexpectedly at his ] home at age 57 in 2004.<ref>Jim Jenkins, "Ex-Pirates right-hander Jim Nelson," '']'', August 24, 2004</ref>


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Latest revision as of 01:26, 26 October 2024

American baseball player (1947-2004)

Baseball player
Jim Nelson
Pitcher
Born: July 4, 1947
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Died: August 22, 2004(2004-08-22) (aged 57)
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Batted: RightThrew: Right
MLB debut
May 30, 1970, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
July 15, 1971, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
Win–loss record6–4
Earned run average3.06
Strikeouts53
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

James Lorin Nelson (July 4, 1947 – August 22, 2004) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1970 and 1971.

Nelson was born in Birmingham, Alabama. The Pirates selected him in the 31st round of the 1965 amateur draft. His debut for the Pirates on May 30, 1970 was memorable. He relieved Gene Garber in the fifth inning of a game at Forbes Field against the San Francisco Giants, struck out Willie Mays, and got Willie McCovey to hit into a double play; he finished that appearance with three perfect innings pitched and four strikeouts, and hit a single in his only plate appearance.

Nelson started his career with a 4-0 record for the Pirates in 1970, a feat not equaled by a Pirates starting pitcher until Zach Duke in 2005. Nelson also was the last Pirate pitcher to win his first 3 career starts until Gerrit Cole matched the feat in 2013.

Nelson also was the starting and winning pitcher in the final game played at Forbes Field on June 28, 1970. He commented on the fans' frenzy at the end of that game: "After the game, the fans stormed the field and took everything, grass, bases, numbers off the scoreboard. I even saw some old ladies with parts of chairs. It was a real scene."

Nelson appeared in 15 games for the Pirates in 1970 and 17 games in 1971, both as a starter and a reliever. He struggled with control in 1971, walking 26 batters in 34 innings. In July, he was demoted to the minor leagues, but refused to report to his minor-league team. Although his teammates voted him a half-share of their 1971 World Series money, Pirates management did not award him a World Series ring. He underwent rotator cuff surgery and never returned to the majors.

Nelson was a good-hitting pitcher, with 7 hits in 26 career at bats for a batting average of .269.

After retiring from baseball, Nelson became a produce salesman. He died unexpectedly at his Sacramento, California home at age 57 in 2004.

References

  1. ^ Jim Nelson statistics, baseball-reference.com
  2. May 30, 1970 Giants-Pirates box score and play-by-play
  3. "Major League Roundup; The Braves Can't Intimidate The Pirates' 22-Year-Old Duke", New York Times, August 2, 2005
  4. "Brewers-Pirates Preview - Yahoo! Sports". Yahoo!. June 27, 2013. Archived from the original on July 1, 2013. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
  5. Kevin Kirkland, "Forbes Field memories come alive in new book", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 31, 2007
  6. Jim Nelson statistics, baseball-reference.com
  7. ^ Jim Jenkins, "Ex-Pirates right-hander Jim Nelson," Sacramento Bee, August 24, 2004

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