Lynn Nelson
Lynn Bernard Nelson (February 24, 1905 – February 15, 1955) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1933 to 1940 for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Athletics, and Detroit Tigers.
| Lynn Nelson | |
|---|---|
![]() Nelson 1934 Goudey card | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 24, 1905 Sheldon, North Dakota | |
| Died: February 15, 1955 (aged 49) Kansas City, Missouri | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 18, 1930, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 3, 1940, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 33–42 |
| Earned run average | 5.25 |
| Strikeouts | 255 |
| Teams | |
Nelson was good with the bat, posting a .281 batting average (103-for-367) with 42 runs, 5 home runs and 55 RBI in 268 games. He also played 6 games at left field.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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