Ricky Nelson (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ricky Nelson |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: May 8, 1959 Eloy, Arizona, U.S. |
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| Died: November 19, 2021 (aged 62) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
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| May 17, 1983, for the Seattle Mariners | |||
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| August 2, 1986, for the Seattle Mariners | |||
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| Batting average | .247 | ||
| Home runs | 6 | ||
| Runs Batted In | 39 | ||
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Ricky Lee Nelson (born May 8, 1959 – died November 19, 2021) was an American professional baseball player. He was an outfielder, which is a player who fields in the outfield area of the baseball field. Ricky Nelson played for the Seattle Mariners in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1983 to 1986.
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Ricky Nelson's Baseball Journey
Ricky Nelson loved baseball from a young age. He went to Arizona State University, where he played college baseball. His talent was noticed, and the Seattle Mariners picked him in the 1981 MLB draft. This was a big step towards playing professional baseball.
Starting His Career
Ricky Nelson made his first appearance in Major League Baseball on May 17, 1983. He played against the California Angels. This was an exciting moment for him and his family.
Playing in the Big Leagues
His best season in MLB was in 1983. That year, he played in 98 games. He had 291 at-bats, which means he had 291 chances to hit the ball. He had a batting average of .254. A batting average shows how often a player gets a hit.
Ricky Nelson played his last MLB game on August 2, 1986. He entered the game as a pinch runner at the Kingdome. A pinch runner is a player who runs the bases for another player.
During his time in Major League Baseball, Ricky Nelson played in 123 games. He had a career batting average of .247. He hit 6 home runs and had 39 runs batted in (RBIs). RBIs are when a player's hit helps a teammate score a run. He also scored 38 runs himself and had 79 hits. He hit 13 doubles, 3 triples, and stole 8 bases.
After His Playing Days
Even after he stopped playing, Ricky Nelson stayed involved in baseball. In 2001, he became a manager for a team. He led the Oakland Athletics' team in the Arizona Fall League to win the league championship. This shows he was a great leader too.
Later Life
Ricky Nelson passed away on November 19, 2021, at the age of 62. He died due to an illness.
