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

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 Nelson

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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  • Height: 6'1"
  • Weight: 200 lbs
  • Rookie year: 2001

• 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

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