Jeff Nelson

Who is Jeff Nelson?

Jeffrey Allan Nelson is an American former baseball relief pitcher who played 15 years in Major League Baseball. He batted and threw right-handed. Nelson retired on January 12, 2007, the same day he signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees. Jeff Nelson is married to Sheri Quinn. Jeff and Sheri Nelson have six children: Chandler, Belle, Emily, Joey, Lexi and Grace.

Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 22nd round of the 1984 amateur draft; he signed June 21, 1984.

In his Major League career Nelson pitched in 798 games with a 48-45 record, and with runners in scoring position and two out he held batters to a .191 batting average. In 55 post-season games, he compiled a 2-3 mark with 62 strikeouts and a 2.65 ERA in 54.1 innings. Among hitters whom he dominated most were Troy Glaus, who in 14 at-bats was hitless with 11 strikeouts.

Nelson had three stints with the Seattle Mariners. He is Seattle's all-time record holder for most games pitched, and has a 23-20 record with the Mariners.