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Name Team Age
Forrest Nelson Retired (1986, Age 36) Died (2026, Age 76)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 4, Pick 52
(1970)		 SP L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Wilson Roberts League 0 11 years (64 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ B- D-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D- D+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
F  F  F 
Endurance Velocity Control
A- A- B 
Leadership   Mentor Value  
A- A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C+ 0 5/22/1950
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 3 5
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Energy  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Batting   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year Type   Chances    Endurance   Velocity   Control   Total 
1970 Minors 56.00 0 / 1 7 / 25 13 / 30 20 / 56
1971 Minors 65.00 0 / 3 10 / 35 9 / 27 19 / 65
1972 Minors 71.00 0 / 3 7 / 30 4 / 38 11 / 71
1973 Minors 54.00 0 / 3 3 / 24 4 / 27 7 / 54
1974 Minors 45.00 0 / 4 6 / 28 1 / 13 7 / 45
1975 Minors 26.00 0 / 2 0 / 12 2 / 12 2 / 26
1975 Majors 22.35 0 / 0 0 / 7 0 / 15 0 / 22
1976 Majors 39.08 0 / 10 3 / 15 4 / 14 7 / 39
1977 Majors 46.33 1 / 7 1 / 17 3 / 22 5 / 46
1978 Majors 51.45 1 / 8 1 / 26 3 / 17 5 / 51
1979 Majors 52.24 0 / 12 0 / 14 1 / 26 1 / 52
1980 Majors 42.65 0 / 7 0 / 18 0 / 17 0 / 42
1981 Majors 50.67 0 / 12 0 / 15 0 / 23 0 / 50
1982 Majors 52.51 0 / 18 0 / 23 0 / 11 0 / 52
1983 Majors 52.02 0 / 17 0 / 14 0 / 21 0 / 52
1984 Majors 51.48 -4 / 15 -4 / 20 -1 / 16 -9 / 51
1985 Majors 51.38 -5 / 12 -3 / 19 -1 / 20 -9 / 51
1986 Majors 50.75 -2 / 11 -7 / 18 -2 / 21 -11 / 50
Total -9 / 145 24 / 360 40 / 370 55 / 875
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).