Gene Nelson (baseball)

Gene Nelson
Nelson in 1981
Pitcher
Born: (1960-12-03) December 3, 1960 (age 63)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 4, 1981, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 1993, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record53–64
Earned run average4.13
Strikeouts655
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Wayland Eugene Nelson II (born December 3, 1960) is an American former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1981 to 1993. After beginning his career as a starting pitcher with the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, Nelson gradually converted to a relief role starting in 1983. He was a key member of the ace relief staff that helped propel the Oakland Athletics to three pennant-winning seasons from 1988 to 1990, frequently setting up Dennis Eckersley for his saves. Nelson posted a 1.57 ERA in 1990 and earned a 9-6 record in 1988. After seeing his performance slip in 1991 and 1992, he closed out his career in 1993 with a 3.12 ERA while pitching for the California Angels and Texas Rangers. He was made a free agent in 1993.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Baseball". The Baltimore Sun. October 19, 1993. p. 2C.
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