1998
Born December 26, 1998
Carolina, , P.R.
Nelson Velázquez Notable
Nelson Velázquez divided three seasons between two clubs as a center fielder: the Chicago Cubs from 2022, then the Kansas City Royals through 2024.
Across 194 games he batted .212, with 117 hits and 86 runs. He finished with 31 home runs, 21 doubles and 7 stolen bases.
He played 125 games in the outfield, with 191 putouts and 6 errors.
He was born in Carolina, P.R. on December 26, 1998. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed. He has not retired; our record has no final game for him.
Batting, season by season
| Year | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CHC | 77 | 185 | 20 | 38 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 19 | 65 | 5 | .205 |
| 2023 | CHC/KCR | 53 | 162 | 35 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 34 | 14 | 51 | 0 | .235 |
| 2024 | KCR | 64 | 205 | 31 | 41 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 19 | 61 | 2 | .200 |
| Career | — | 194 | 552 | 86 | 117 | 21 | 4 | 31 | 87 | 52 | 177 | 7 | .212 |
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