Jeff Nelson (pitcher)
| Jeff Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: 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 record | 48–45 |
| Earned run average | 3.41 |
| Strikeouts | 829 |
| 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+1⁄3 innings.
Nelson is currently a color commentator for the Miami Marlins.