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Standard Batting

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Season Age Team Lg WAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ rOBA Rbat+ TB GIDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
1943 21 CC NAL -0.2 12 39 37 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 .162 .205 .162 .367 14 .186 26 6 0 0 0 /75694
1944 22 CAG NAL -0.1 21 78 73 8 17 2 2 0 7 2 5 .233 .282 .315 .597 83 .290 83 23 0 0 0 35
1945 23 CAG NAL 0.1 27 109 94 20 23 4 0 1 18 0 13 .245 .343 .319 .662 94 .324 100 30 1 1 0 5/793
1946 24 CAG NAL 1.1 19 78 72 8 26 5 0 2 11 0 6 .361 .410 .514 .924 171 .439 160 37 0 0 5 AS
1947 25 CBE NAL -0.4 20 79 73 7 17 3 1 0 10 2 2 .233 .273 .301 .574 53 .276 52 22 2 2 7/59
1948 26 CBE NAL -0.1 15 52 45 11 10 3 0 1 7 0 6 .222 .327 .356 .682 83 .328 86 16 1 0 /543
6 Yrs 0.5 114 435 394 57 99 17 3 4 53 4 34 .251 .317 .340 .657 90 .318 91 134 0 4 3 0 0 573/496
162 Game Avg 0.8 162 618 560 81 141 24 4 6 75 6 48 .251 .317 .340 .657 90 .318 91 190 6 4
CAG (3 Yrs) 1.1 67 265 239 36 66 11 2 3 36 2 24 .276 .345 .377 .721 114 .348 114 90 0 1 1 0 53/79
CBE (2 Yrs) -0.4 35 131 118 18 27 6 1 1 17 2 8 .229 .295 .322 .617 65 .297 66 38 3 2 75/439
CC (1 Yr) -0.2 12 39 37 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 .162 .205 .162 .367 14 .186 26 6 0 0 0 /75694
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Season Age Team Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB BA OBP SLG OPS TB GIDP HBP SH Pos Awards
1947 25 CBE WS 1 3 3 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 .333 .333 .667 1.000 2 0 0 0
1 Yr 1 3 3 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 .333 .333 .667 1.000 2 0 0 0
162 Game Avg 162 486 486 162 162 162 0 0 162 0 0 .333 .333 .667 1.000 324 0 0 0

Value Batting

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Season Age Team Lg PA Rbat Rbaser Rdp Rfield Rpos RAA WAA Rrep RAR WAR waaWL% 162WL% oWAR dWAR oRAR Pos Awards
1943 21 CC NAL 39 -4 0 0 1 0 -3 -0.3 1 -2 -0.2 .477 .498 -0.3 0.1 -3 /75694
1944 22 CAG NAL 78 -2 0 0 -1 -1 -3 -0.3 2 -1 -0.1 .483 .498 0.0 -0.2 0 35
1945 23 CAG NAL 109 0 0 0 -1 0 -2 -0.2 3 2 0.1 .494 .499 0.3 -0.2 3 5/793
1946 24 CAG NAL 78 6 0 0 3 0 10 0.9 3 12 1.1 .546 .505 0.8 0.3 9 5 AS
1947 25 CBE NAL 79 -6 0 0 -1 -1 -7 -0.6 3 -4 -0.4 .471 .496 -0.3 -0.1 -4 7/59
1948 26 CBE NAL 52 -1 0 0 -2 0 -3 -0.2 2 -1 -0.1 .486 .499 0.1 -0.1 1 /543
6 Yrs 435 -6 0 0 0 -1 -7 -0.7 14 7 0.5 .494 .499 0.5 -0.2 7 573/496
162 Game Avg 618 -8 0 0 -1 -2 -10 -1.0 20 10 0.8 .494 .499 0.8 -0.2 10
CAG (3 Yrs) 265 5 0 0 1 -1 5 0.4 8 13 1.1 .505 .500 1.1 0.0 12 53/79
CBE (2 Yrs) 131 -7 0 0 -2 -1 -9 -0.8 4 -5 -0.4 .478 .497 -0.3 -0.2 -3 75/439
CC (1 Yr) 39 -4 0 0 1 0 -3 -0.3 1 -2 -0.2 .477 .498 -0.3 0.1 -3 /75694

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1943 21 CC NAL 39 .186 26 .162 .000 0.0 5.1 37.5 /75694
1944 22 CAG NAL 78 .290 83 .233 .082 0.0 6.4 36.4 35
1945 23 CAG NAL 109 .324 100 .237 .074 0.9 11.9 52.8 5/793
1946 24 CAG NAL 78 .439 160 .343 .153 2.6 7.7 20.0 5 AS
1947 25 CBE NAL 79 .276 52 .233 .068 0.0 2.5 33.3 7/59
1948 26 CBE NAL 52 .328 86 .205 .133 1.9 11.5 62.5 /543
6 Yrs 435 .318 91 .244 .089 0.9 7.8 39.8 573/496
MLB Average .326 100 .275 .102 1.2 9.0 32.2
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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1947 25 CBE WS 3 .333 .333 0.0 0.0 100.0
1 Yr 3 .333 .333 0.0 0.0 100.0
MLB Average .289 .111 0.8 11.7 36.3
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  • Negro League data is not complete. Measures may unfairly penalize players with fewer league games scheduled. Research is still ongoing and we’ll continue to publish updates as more information becomes available. Negro Leagues Data: Frequently Asked Questions (NEW)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clyde Nelson born?

Clyde Nelson was born on September 1, 1921.

Where was Clyde Nelson born?

Clyde Nelson was born in Bradenton, FL.

How tall was Clyde Nelson?

Clyde Nelson was 6-0 (183 cm) tall.

How much did Clyde Nelson weigh when playing?

Clyde Nelson weighed 190 lbs (86 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Clyde Nelson play?

Clyde Nelson played 6 seasons.

Is Clyde Nelson in the Hall of Fame?

Clyde Nelson has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Clyde Nelson play?

Clyde Nelson was a Third Baseman, Leftfielder and First Baseman.

How many hits did Clyde Nelson have?

Clyde Nelson had 99 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Clyde Nelson have?

Clyde Nelson had 4 home runs over his career.

What was Clyde Nelson's average?

Clyde Nelson had a .251 average over his career.

How many teams has Clyde Nelson played for?

Clyde Nelson played for 3 teams; the Cincinnati Clowns, Chicago American Giants and Cleveland Buckeyes.

How many World Series has Clyde Nelson won?

Clyde Nelson never won a World Series.

When did Clyde Nelson retire?

Clyde Nelson last played in 1948.

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