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Roger Nelson

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1967-1979 (1967-1976)
Proper Name
Roger Eugene Nelson
Nickname
Spider
Positions
P (239)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-3 / 205
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
June 7,1944
High School
Lincoln (Lincoln,NE)
Drafted/Signed
1968-6-129-Montreal Expos
MLBAM ID
119713
Retrosheet#
nelsr101
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career29-32135775636.15163713.061.11

[Player Notes]

[1968] Selected by the Kansas City Royals from the Baltimore Orioles (#1 overall) in the 1968 MLB Expansion Draft

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1967Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA4823011.2950003507.04111040020.575.141.290.005.141.290.00
1968Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3524432.4119600513171.0492119326706011.066.210.383.308.872.662.69
1969Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA35257133.31292981000193.117078711265828161.227.910.563.033.823.631.26
1970Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA35260210.0042000209.01810103032012.0018.003.000.003.0010.000.00
1971Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA3527015.2913100412034.035202015290001.189.260.261.327.685.295.80
1972Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA35281162.0834191069153173.1120414013311204010.876.230.681.616.232.133.87
1973Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN4529323.461481006054.2492521424171031.348.070.663.952.804.120.71
1974Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN4530443.3814121012185.1673632735423111.207.070.743.694.433.801.20
1976Omaha RoyalsAmerAAAKCA-32663.00520000521660.0492720231567031.337.350.304.658.404.051.81
1976Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA3532002.0830000308.24220441020.924.150.004.154.152.081.00
1977Omaha RoyalsAmerAAAKCA-33533.39580000581661.0563223233483001.468.260.304.877.084.721.45
1978Columbus ClippersILAAAPIT-34383.73511000501099.09250411045636031.388.360.914.095.734.551.40
1979Portland BeaversPCLAAAPIT-350013.5010000102.03430120002.0013.500.004.509.0018.002.00
1967MLBTotal--CHA----011.2950005307.04111040020.575.141.290.005.141.29
1968MLBTotal--BAL----432.4119600135171.0492119326706011.066.210.383.308.872.662.69
1969MLBTotal--KCA----7133.31292981000193.117078711265828161.227.910.563.033.823.631.26
1970MLBTotal--KCA----0210.0042002009.01810103032012.0018.003.000.003.0010.00
1971MLBTotal--KCA----015.2913100124034.035202015290001.189.260.261.327.685.295.80
1972MLBTotal--KCA----1162.0834191061593173.1120414013311204010.876.230.681.616.232.133.87
1973MLBTotal--CIN----323.461481060054.2492521424171031.348.070.663.952.804.120.71
1974MLBTotal--CIN----443.3714121021185.1673632735423111.207.070.743.694.433.801.20
1976AAATotal--KCA----663.00520005201660.0492720231567031.337.350.304.658.404.051.81
1976MLBTotal--KCA----002.0830003008.24220441020.924.150.004.154.152.081.00
1977AAATotal--KCA----533.39580005801661.0563223233483001.468.260.304.877.084.721.45
1978AAATotal--PIT----383.73511005001099.09250411045636031.388.360.914.095.734.551.40
1979AAATotal--PIT----0013.5010001002.03430120002.0013.500.004.509.0018.002.00
Tot:MLB (9 yrs)MLB29323.061357720758225636.151623421644190371252171.117.300.622.695.253.311.95
Tot:NL (2 yrs)NL763.41282020811140.011661531159594141.257.460.713.793.793.921.00
Tot:AL (7 yrs)AL22262.961075718750214496.140017316333131312211131.077.250.602.385.663.142.38
Tot:Minors (4 yrs)Minors14173.53162100161042222.0200113871411016916061.408.110.574.466.854.581.54
Tot:AAA (4 yrs)AAA14173.53162100161042222.0200113871411016916061.408.110.574.466.854.581.54

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1968Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3524P1916010000002100400112201.063.167.063.230.125.000.1679.0945.455.000.00
1969Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA3525P29584801030021605100106617.138.164.172.336.069.034.1863.0324.248.000.00
1970Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA3526P400000000010000000100.0001.000.0001.000.000.000.000100.000.000.000.00
1971Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA3527P1362200000012000002702.333.429.333.762.167.000.50014.2928.572.000.00
1972Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA3528P3454250000003190400056105.093.140.093.233.056.000.1434.9231.156.330.00
1973Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN4529P141812000100040100021902.111.111.111.222.000.000.1430.0021.050.000.00
1974Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN4530P142835000400270200053205.179.233.179.412.071.000.2386.2521.883.500.00
1976Omaha RoyalsAmerAAAKCA-32P521101000100030100011201.091.091.091.182.000.000.1250.0025.000.000.00
1977Omaha RoyalsAmerAAAKCA-33P5840000000000010000500.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1968MLBTotal--BAL------1916010000002100400112201.063.167.063.229.125.000.1679.0945.455.00AL1968
1969MLBTotal--KCA------29584801030021605100106617.138.164.172.336.069.034.1863.0324.248.00AL1969
1970MLBTotal--KCA------4000000000100000001001.000100.000.000.00AL1970
1971MLBTotal--KCA------1362200000012000002702.333.429.333.762.167.000.50014.2928.572.00AL1971
1972MLBTotal--KCA------3454250000003190400056105.093.140.093.233.056.000.1434.9231.156.33AL1972
1973MLBTotal--CIN------141812000100040100021902.111.111.111.222.000.000.1430.0021.05NL1973
1974MLBTotal--CIN------142835000400270200053205.179.233.179.412.071.000.2386.2521.883.50NL1974
1976AAATotal--KCA------521101000100030100011201.091.091.091.182.000.000.1250.0025.00Amer1976
1977AAATotal--KCA------5840000000000010000500.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00Amer1977
Tot:MLB (7 yrs)MLB1271801223010800115801610125208122.128.177.139.316.072.011.1875.2927.885.27
Tot:NL (2 yrs)NL2846470005002110300075107.152.188.152.340.043.000.2003.9221.575.50
Tot:AL (5 yrs)AL9913481601030094701310118157115.119.174.134.308.082.015.1825.7329.945.22
Tot:Minors (2 yrs)Minors1101501000100030200011701.067.067.067.133.000.000.0830.0017.65
Tot:AAA (2 yrs)AAA1101501000100030200011701.067.067.067.133.000.000.0830.0017.65

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1973Cincinnati RedsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs29000.0010000102.10000100000.430.000.003.860.000.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (1 Yrs)Playoffs000.0000000102.10000100000.430.000.003.860.000.000.00
Player pitching statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1973Cincinnati RedsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs29110000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (1 Yrs)Playoffs110000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1967Chicago White SoxALMLB23P5-7.0120133001.0000.60.433.873.1100.015
1968Baltimore OriolesALMLB24P19-71.038001111001.0000.60.151.3511.7100.09
1969Kansas City RoyalsALMLB25P29-193.1192553494400.8981.50.232.0717.9100.08
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1967Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2389734-5Eddie Stankydnq
1968Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2491712-19Hank Bauer, Earl Weaverdnq
1969Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2569934-29Joe Gordondnq
1970Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2665974-4Bob Lemon, Charlie Metrodnq
1971Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2785762-13Bob Lemondnq
1972Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2876784-34Bob Lemondnq
1973Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2999631-14Sparky AndersonLost NLCS (Mets)
1974Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3098642-14Sparky Andersondnq
1976Omaha RoyalsAmerAAAKCA3278581-52Billy Gardner--Lost in Finals
1976Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA3290721-3Whitey HerzogLost ALCS (Yankees)
1977Omaha RoyalsAmerAAAKCA3376591-58John Sullivan--dnq
1978Columbus ClippersILAAAPIT3461787-51Johnny Lipon--dnq
1979Portland BeaversPCLAAAPIT3573743-1Johnny Lipon--dnq
13 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1976-03-03Signed contract with RoyalsKansas City RoyalsNoHist
1975-08-05Released by AthleticsNoHist
1975-04-05Signed contract with AthleticsOakland AthleticsNoHist
1975-03-25Released by White SoxNoHist
1974-10-25Sold by Cincinnati Reds to Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxNoHist
1972-11-30Traded from Kansas City Royals with Richie Scheinblum to Cincinnati Reds for Wayne Simpson and Hal McRaeCincinnati RedsNoHist
1970-09-10Activated from Disabled ListKansas City RoyalsNoHist
1970-06-20DL - Circulatory problem in handKansas City RoyalsNoInjury
1970-05-11Activated from Disabled ListKansas City RoyalsNoHist
1970-04-20DL - ShoulderKansas City RoyalsNoInjury
Show all transactions
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
59
Walks
57
Hittable
77
SO/BB
60
vsPower
77
Hitting
20
Durability
48
Team
.529

[Career Highlights]

[1967]  Played for Chicago White Sox (MLB)
[1968]  Drafted by the Montreal Expos in Round #6 (#129) out of Lincoln (Lincoln,NE) ... Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB) ... Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB) ... Selected by the Kansas City Royals from the Baltimore Orioles (#1 overall) in the 1968 MLB Expansion Draft
[1969]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB) ... Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Home Runs per 9 Innings
[1970]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB) ... Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB)
[1971]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB) ... Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB)
[1972]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB) ... Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB) ... Led AL in W+H Per Inning Pitched ... Finished top 10 in AL in Earned Run Average, Shutouts, Hits per 9 Innings, Walks per 9 Innings, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[1973]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB) ... Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB) ... Played in Championship Series for Cincinnati Reds
Show full Career Summary [1967-1979]
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