Jimmy Nelson
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-6, 250lb (198cm, 113kg)
Team: Los Angeles Dodgers (majors, 60-day IL)
Born: June 5, 1989 in Klamath Falls, OR us
Draft: Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 39th round of the 2007 MLB June Amateur Draft from Niceville HS (Niceville, FL) and the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2nd round of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL).
High School: Niceville HS (Niceville, FL)
School: University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL)
Debut:
September 6, 2013
(Age 24-093d,
20,542nd in major league history)
vs. CHC 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2014 season
2022 Contract Status: Signed thru 2022, 1 yr/$700k (22) & 23 team option
Service Time (01/2022): 7.107 • Free Agent: 2023
Agents: CAA Sports
Full Name: James Jacob Nelson
Nicknames: Big Sweat
Instagram: @jimmy_j_nelson
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SUMMARY
Career
WAR
4.7
W
34
L
48
ERA
4.12
G
147
GS
108
SV
0
IP
662.1
SO
622
WHIP
1.353
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