Joe Nelson
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| Born: | October 25, 1974 |
| Birthplace: | Alameda, California |
| Hometown: | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida |
| Height: | 6' 2" |
| Weight: | 185 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1996: 4th Rd. by the Atlanta Braves |
| College: | University of San Francisco |
| High School: | St. Joseph Notre Dame HS (CA) |
| Other Teams: | Atlanta Braves 2001 KC Royals 2006-Present |
| Years with Boston: | 2004 |
Joseph George Nelson is a minor league journeyman reliever. He is currently a member of the Kansas City Royals' bullpen.
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Overall Career
Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 1996, Nelson made his major league debut in 2001, giving up 8 earned runs in 2 innings. He was signed by the Boston Red Sox on March 30, 2004 as a free agent. After his call-up from Pawtucket in 2004, Nelson would go on to record a 16.87 ERA in 2.2 innings. His most noteworthy feature was a pitch he called "the Vulcan". He earned a World Series ring for his memorable contributions to the 2004 Red Sox World Series squad.
On July 18th, 2006, Nelson was recalled from Triple-A Omaha by the Kansas City Royals, reuniting him with fellow 2004 World Series participant Doug Mientkiewicz. Some may argue that they never actually played together so they aren't really being reunited, but they were probably still friends or at least acquaintances.
Nelson's Moments in the Sun
- A member of the 2004 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox.
- Finishing 2006 as the closer for the Kansas City Royals. Nelson was 9-for-10 in save opportunities.
Trivia
- Pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the Texas Rangers in his Red Sox debut.
- Graduated from St. Joseph's Notre Dame High School as a shortstop.
Transactions
- June 4, 1996: Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 4th round of the 1996 amateur draft. Player signed June 5, 1996.
- August 2, 2002: Released by the Atlanta Braves.
- August 9, 2002: Signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
- August 27, 2002: Released by the Boston Red Sox.
- March 30, 2004: Signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
- October 5, 2004: Granted Free Agency.
- January 11, 2005: Signed as a Free Agent with the New York Mets.
- April 1, 2005: Released by the New York Mets.
- April 19, 2005: Signed as a Free Agent with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
- July 25, 2005: Released by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
- July 31, 2005: Signed as a Free Agent with the St. Louis Cardinals.
- October 15, 2005: Granted Free Agency.
- November 15, 2005: Signed as a Free Agent with the Kansas City Royals.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
