Bill Nelson (baseball)
William F. Nelson (September 28, 1863 – June 23, 1941) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys of the American Association. Nelson threw right-handed; his batting side is unknown. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana.
| Bill Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 28, 1863 Terre Haute, Indiana | |
| Died: June 23, 1941 (aged 77) Terre Haute, Indiana | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 3, 1884, for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 10, 1884, for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–2 |
| Strikeouts | 6 |
| ERA | 4.50 |
| Teams | |
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Little is known about Nelson, who was 20 years old when he entered the majors on September 3, 1884. He posted a 4.50 ERA in three complete games and did not have a decision, giving up 13 earned runs on 26 hits and eight walks while striking out six in 26 innings of work. As a hitter, he went 2-for-12 (.167) with a run scored. He played his final game on September 10, and never appeared in a major league game again.
Nelson died in his native Terre Haute at age 77.
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