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: (1863-09-28)September 28, 1863
Terre Haute, Indiana
Died: June 23, 1941(1941-06-23) (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 Record1-2
Strikeouts6
ERA4.50
Teams

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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