| Jon
Nelson
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OF Jon Nelson: Finding His Stroke 
-by Dawgman.com
Aug 9, 2005 |
Missions Notebook: Cooler Nelson Prevails
Missions left fielder Jon Nelson missed over a month with an injury he'd like to put behind him.
-by Dawgman.com
Jul 15, 2005 |
OF Jon Nelson: Deep Blast Leads to Win
-by Dawgman.com
May 24, 2005 |
OF Jon Nelson: Strugglin at the Plate
-by Dawgman.com
Apr 26, 2005 |
OF Jon Nelson: Two Homers in Comeback Win
-by SeattleHardball.com
Apr 24, 2005 |
Practice Paying Off for Jon Nelson
Nelson put up monster numbers at Inland Empire in 2004, raising his prospect status heading into '05
-by Dawgman.com
Apr 12, 2005 |
OF Jon Nelson: The Hero Again
-by Dawgman.com
Apr 8, 2005 |
Dramatic Finish Vaults Missions to 3-2 Win
Double-A San Antonio started their 2005 season with a 3-2 victory over the Corpus Christi Hooks.
-by SeattleHardball.com
Apr 8, 2005 |
Patience Pays
Jon Nelson, a 26th round pick by Seattle in 2001, had a breakout season at High-A in 2004
-by Dawgman.com
Nov 16, 2004 |
Q & A: Jon Nelson
Inland Empire outfielder Jon Nelson speaks with InsidthePark.com
-by SeattleHardball.com
Jul 11, 2004 |
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Ht: 6-5
Wt: 221
Bats: R
Throws: R
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01/16/1980 |
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Acquired:
Drafted by Seattle in the 26th round (789th overall) of the 2001 amateur draft and signed by Mariners' scout Rodney Davis.
2004 Highlights:
One of the breakout performers in the M's minor league system, notching career-bests with a .303 batting average, 19 home runs, 95 RBI and 26 steals
Moved from first base to left field, where he thoroughly enjoyed playing
Still struggled with strikeouts, fanning 154 times in 499 at bats. Drew just 25 walks, but that too was a career-high
2003 Highlights:
Batted .264 with 16 home runs and 91 RBI at Wisconsin
Twice named Midwest League hitter of the week
Named the starting first baseman on the Midwest League All-Star team
Tied for league lead with 38 doubles
Had a 10-game hitting streak from Aug. 22-31
Batted .343 against left-handed pitchers
Career Highlights:
Made pro debut with Everett in 2002, and led Northwest League with 17 HR and 64 RBI
Named Everett's Most Valuable Player by the Mariners organization
Went 5-5 with a home run and five RBI June 30 at Eugene
Named Northwest League Player of the Week for June 24-30 after going 11-28 with three homers
Homered six times over eight games from July 11-17, and was named Topps Player of the Month for July with eight home runs and 28 RBI in 27 games
Personal:
Jonathan Reed Nelson... graduated from Timpanogos High School in Utah in 1998... attended Dixie College in Saint George, UT... went on a two-year Mormon mission to Miami, FL from 1998-2000... resides in Orem, UT. |
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