James
Nelson
P · LAD · Elite
- PAL
- 94
- WAR
- 1.0
- ERA
- 1.86
2021
Jimmy Nelson
Biography
- Height
- 6' 6"
- Weight
- 113 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- September 6, 2013
- Born
- June 5, 1989 (37)
- Birthplace
- Klamath Falls, OR, USA
- Nickname
- Big Sweat
- Draft
- 2010
Career history
- Los Angeles Dodgers · 2021 (1 season)
- Milwaukee Brewers · 2013 – 2019 (6 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 28 | 1 | 2 | 1.86 | 29.0 | 44 | 0.93 |
| 2019 | Milwaukee Brewers | 10 | 0 | 2 | 6.95 | 22.0 | 26 | 1.91 |
| 2017 | Milwaukee Brewers | 29 | 12 | 6 | 3.49 | 175.1 | 199 | 1.25 |
| 2016 | Milwaukee Brewers | 32 | 8 | 16 | 4.62 | 179.1 | 140 | 1.52 |
| 2015 | Milwaukee Brewers | 30 | 11 | 13 | 4.11 | 177.1 | 148 | 1.29 |
| 2014 | Milwaukee Brewers | 14 | 2 | 9 | 4.93 | 69.1 | 57 | 1.46 |
| 2013 | Milwaukee Brewers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.90 | 10.0 | 8 | 0.70 |
| Career totals | 147 | 34 | 48 | 4.12 | 662.1 | 622 | 1.35 | |
Jimmy Nelson: our analysis
2021 season: 28 G, 29.0 IP, 1 W, 2 L, 44 SO, 0.93 WHIP. WAR 1.0 · PAL 94, elite.
In 2021, Jimmy Nelson, 37, posts a PAL Rating of 94 out of 100 (elite), with a WAR of 1.0.
His strengths: contact allowed (96, among the best in the league), run prevention (94, among the best in the league) and stuff (94, among the best in the league). On the other hand, command (34, below average) holds him back.
Advanced stats, 2021 Relief pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
1.86
FIP
1.89
xFIP
3.42
ERA-
45
WHIP
0.93
K%
37.9 %
BB%
11.2 %
Strikeouts
44
Innings
29.0
Wins
1
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2022 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.9
80% of cases: 0.2 to 1.6
Strikeouts
41
2021 WAR
1.0
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 20211.0 WAR · 2.2 per full season
Outlook, age included
-15 · 32 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
87
High-end
- VEL
- Velocity
- 73
- STF
- Stuff
- 90
- CTL
- Control
- 70
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 91
- STA
- Stamina
- —
- DUR
- Durability
- 61
- EX
- Experience
- 78
Why these ratings?Hide details
- VEL — Velocity : Fastball velocity
- STF — Stuff : Strikeouts, K − BB
- CTL — Control : Walks avoided
- CNT — Contact allowed : xwOBA, barrels and hard-hit balls allowed
- STA — Stamina : Innings per start and innings pitched
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
A pitcher's WAR
Computed by MLB from FIP (strikeouts, walks, home runs). FIP: 1.89 · RA9-WAR: 0.8
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Fastball
93.8 mi/h
42th percentile
K%
37.9 %
97th percentile
BB%
11.2 %
29th percentile
xERA
2.18
99th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.229
99th percentile
Barrels allowed
3.6 %
94th percentile
Game log, 2021
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30 | @ AZ | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.86 |
| Jul 27 | @ SF | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.88 |
| Jul 25 | vs COL | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.93 |
| Jul 6 | @ MIA | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.00 |
| Jul 4 | @ WSH | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.08 |
| Jul 2 | @ WSH | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.16 |
| Jun 25 | vs CHC | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.25 |
| Jun 22 | @ SD | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.90 |
| Jun 18 | @ AZ | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.99 |
| Jun 14 | vs PHI | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.08 |
Jimmy Nelson: frequently asked questions
What is Jimmy Nelson's record in 2021?
Jimmy Nelson is 1-2 in 2021, with a 1.86 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 29.0 innings.
How old is Jimmy Nelson?
Jimmy Nelson is 37 years old: he was born on June 5, 1989.
How tall is Jimmy Nelson, and how much does he weigh?
Jimmy Nelson is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 249 lb (113 kg).
Where is Jimmy Nelson from?
United States: Jimmy Nelson was born in Klamath Falls, OR, United States.
What team does Jimmy Nelson play for?
Jimmy Nelson plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the MLB, at P, wearing number 52.
How good is Jimmy Nelson?
Jimmy Nelson produced 1.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021. His PAL rating is 94 out of 100: elite for his position.
Where was Jimmy Nelson drafted?
Jimmy Nelson: 2010.
What is Jimmy Nelson's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at 0.9 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
