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Joe Nelson

Tampa Bay Rays

1974/10/25 35

6-1 205

Alameda, CA

R / R

5

the Atlanta Braves in 1996 (4th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Rays 42 0 3 0 3 0 0 40.1 32 22 18 7 27 36 4.02 1.46

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Throws a 90-m.p.h. heater with good command, and backs it up with a nasty splitter. He's tough on left-handed hitters and is mentally strong.
Flaws
  • Has always lacked consistency at the major-league level. Needs a couple of days' rest to be most effective. Walks are also an issue.
Career Potential
  • A jack-of-all-trades reliever.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 3, 2009 Outrighted to Durham (AAA).
September 1, 2009 Designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays.
August 1, 2009 Optioned to Durham (AAA).
December 30, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Rays to a one-year contract.
December 13, 2008 Florida Marlins declined to tender a contract.
May 26, 2008 Contract purchased from Albuquerque (AAA).
March 29, 2008 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 4, 2008 Signed by the Florida Marlins to a minor league contract.
November 13, 2007 Designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals.
March 23, 2007 Shoulder injury, 60-day DL.
February 19, 2007 Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
July 18, 2006 Recalled from Omaha (AAA).
July 12, 2006 Optioned to Omaha (AAA).
July 3, 2006 Recalled from Omaha (AAA).
May 31, 2006 Optioned to Omaha (AAA).
May 16, 2006 Contract purchased from Omaha (AAA).
April 26, 2006 Designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals.
April 21, 2006 Contract purchased from Omaha (AAA).
March 20, 2006 Assigned to Wichita (AA).
November 18, 2005 Signed by the Kansas City Royals to a minor league contract.
October 28, 2005 Opted for minor league free agency (six-year f.a.).
March 9, 2005 Assigned by the New York Mets to their minor league camp.
December 28, 2004 Signed by the New York Mets to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.
September 1, 2004 Designated for assignment.
July 21, 2004 Optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
July 9, 2004 Contract purchased from Pawtucket (AAA).
March 16, 2004 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a minor-league contract.
August 27, 2002 Released by the Boston Red Sox.
August 11, 2002 Signed as minor league free agent by the Boston Red Sox.
October 9, 2001 Did not make the 25-man roster for the playoffs.
June 20, 2001 Right shoulder tendinitis, 15-day DL.
June 12, 2001 Recalled from Richmond (AAA).

Trades

December 30, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Rays.
January 4, 2008 Signed by the Florida Marlins to a minor league contract.
November 18, 2005 Signed by the Kansas City Royals to a minor league contract.
July 31, 2005 Signed by the St. Louis Cardinals to a minor league contract.
April 19, 2005 Signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a minor league contract.
December 28, 2004 Signed by the New York Mets to a minor league contract.
August 11, 2002 Signed by the Boston Red Sox to a minor league contract.
June 5, 1996 Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the fourth round of the free agent draft in 1996.

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