Jeff Nelson (pitcher)

Jeff Nelson
Pitcher
Born: (1966-11-17) November 17, 1966
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 16, 1992, for the Seattle Mariners
Last MLB appearance
June 2, 2006, for the Chicago White Sox
Career statistics
Win–loss record48–45
Earned run average3.41
Strikeouts829
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Jeffrey Allan Nelson (born November 17, 1966) is an American sports broadcaster and former baseball relief pitcher who played 15 years in Major League Baseball (MLB). He had two stints with the New York Yankees, with whom he won four World Series championships.

Nelson had three stints with the Seattle Mariners (1992–1995, 2001–2003 and again in 2005). He was named an All-Star in 2001. He is Seattle's all-time record holder for most games pitched (383).

Nelson pitched in 798 MLB games with a 48–45 win–loss record, and with runners in scoring position and two outs, he held batters to a .191 batting average against. In 55 postseason games (fourth all time), he compiled a 2–3 record with 62 strikeouts and a 2.65 earned run average in 54+13 innings.

Nelson is currently a color commentator for the Miami Marlins.