Jim Nelson
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-0, 180lb (183cm, 81kg)
Born:
July 4, 1947
in Birmingham, AL
us
Died:
August 22, 2004
in Sacramento, CA
Buried:
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Sacramento, CA
Draft: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 31st round of the 1965 MLB June Amateur Draft from Luther Burbank HS (Sacramento, CA).
High School: Luther Burbank HS (Sacramento, CA)
Debut:
May 30, 1970
(Age 22-330d,
12,997th in major league history)
vs. SFG 3.0 IP, 0 H, 4 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Last Game:
July 15, 1971
(Age 24-011d)
vs. SDP 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER, W
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1970 season
Full Name: James Lorin Nelson
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