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- Full name: Joseph George Nelson
- Born: October 25, 1974
- Birth place: Alameda, California
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 200 lbs
- High School: St. Joseph's Notre Dame High School
- College: University of San Francisco
- Bats: Right
- Throws: Right
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Joe Nelson is a Major League Baseball player. He is currently a relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays.
On December 30, 2008, Joe Nelson officially signed with the Tampa Bay Rays. In 2008, Nelson finished the season with a 2.00 earned run average in 59 games for the Florida Marlins.MLB.com: Joe Nelson
Early Life
Joseph George Nelson was born in Alameda, California on October 25, 1974. He attended high school at St. Joseph's Notre Dame High School. He continued his education at the University of San Francisco. In 1996, Nelson was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the fourth round of the amateur Major League Baseball draft.Baseball-Reference.com: Joe NelsonPro Career
Nelson made his Major League Baseball debut with the Atlanta Braves on June 13, 2001. That season he only appeared in 2 games for the Braves. He would continue to shuffle between the minors and majors until 2006 when he appeared in 43 games for the Kansas City Royals. In 2008, he appeared in 59 games for the Florida Marlins. He finished the season with a record of 3-1 win with an earned run average of 2.00.MLB.com: Joe Nelson-
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Joe Nelson Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Tampa Bay Rays
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Rookie year: 2001
Joe Nelson Timeline
- October 25, 1974: Born
- 1996: Drafted by Atlanta Braves
- 2001: Debuted with Atlanta Braves
- 2004: Signed by Boston Red Sox
- 2006: Signed by Florida Marlins
- 2008: Signed by Tampa Bay Rays
