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Wilson Roberts League
4-28-2047
Forrest Nelson Starting Pitcher
Retired (1986, Age 36)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 3.75 Total Rating B+   Bats/Throws L/L
W-L 142-122 Status Deceased (2026) Option Years 0  
SV 0 Age at Death 76 Date of Birth 05-22-1950
K 1998 Drafted Round 4, Pick 52
(1970)
Majors Svc Time 11 years
(64 games)
IP 2380.1
WHIP 1.29
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D- Endurance A-   Ldrship A-
Power vs. R Power vs. L Velocity A-   Mentor Val A+
Speed D+ Bunt Control
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range D- WS Rings 1
1B --- LF --- Arm B- WS Appearances 3
2B --- CF ---   Health C+ LCS Appearances 5
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 1
* League requires 65% rating to start at catcher.

Year Vs G IP SO BB H WHIP
1975 LHB 12 11.2 6 9 6 1.29
1975 RHB 14 70.2 60 36 69 1.49
1976 LHB 19 19.2 13 6 22 1.42
1976 RHB 27 114.0 86 49 149 1.74
1977 LHB 25 30.1 27 8 32 1.32
1977 RHB 29 144.2 130 68 147 1.49
1978 LHB 30 46.1 40 18 42 1.29
1978 RHB 35 181.0 153 67 157 1.24
1979 LHB 35 55.1 47 20 37 1.03
1979 RHB 35 183.2 145 74 161 1.28
1980 LHB 23 47.1 49 19 42 1.29
1980 RHB 26 130.1 120 36 124 1.23
1981 LHB 31 45.2 45 10 41 1.12
1981 RHB 34 172.0 140 75 139 1.24
1982 LHB 34 53.2 54 22 35 1.06
1982 RHB 35 189.2 170 73 150 1.18
1983 LHB 38 51.2 45 23 43 1.28
1983 RHB 38 179.2 123 59 147 1.15
1984 LHB 38 51.1 52 17 48 1.27
1984 RHB 39 170.1 149 66 155 1.30
1985 LHB 39 46.0 45 16 48 1.39
1985 RHB 39 174.1 139 47 162 1.20
1986 LHB 39 60.2 48 19 54 1.20
1986 RHB 39 150.1 112 59 166 1.50
2047 LHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
2047 RHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
Total LHB 363 519.2 471 187 450 1.23
Total RHB 390 1860.2 1527 709 1726 1.31
Total 390 2380.1 1998 896 2176 1.29

Statistics prior to 1970 were earned in the Mookie Wilson League.

Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1986-11-01Forrest Nelson has retired from the New York Giants
1986-04-25Forrest Nelson of the New York Giants has thrown a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Scalawags.
1980-05-26Forrest Nelson of the New York Giants is injured and is expected to be out 5 days.
1980-04-19Forrest Nelson of the New York Giants is injured and is expected to be out 28 days.
1975-07-07The New York Giants have promoted Chuck Case to the major league team. The New York Giants have promoted Forrest Nelson to the major league team. The New York Giants have designated John Johnson for assignment. The New York Giants have designated Rafael Hurtado for assignment.
1973-04-28Trade #1591196 has been completed between the Montreal True North and the New York Giants. The New York Giants receive Frank Juul, Forrest Nelson from the Montreal True North in exchange for Draft Pick 1975 Round 1 NYN (Danger Cabrera).
1972-06-28Trade #1588244 has been completed between the New York Pioneers and the Montreal True North. The Montreal True North receive Forrest Nelson, Draft Pick - 1974 Round 1 (NYA), Draft Pick - 1973 Round 1 (NYA) from the New York Pioneers in exchange for Jackie Leslie, Draft Pick - 1974 Round 2 (MON).