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Maximo Nelson

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Maximo Nelson
Free Agent
Pitcher
Born: (1982-04-21) April 21, 1982 (age 42)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
NPB debut
July 19, 2008, for the Chunichi Dragons
Last NPB appearance
September 8, 2012, for the Chunichi Dragons
NPB statistics
Win–loss record15–21
Earned run average2.97
Strikeouts250
Teams

Maximo Nelson (born April 21, 1982 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. Nelson played for Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball from 2008 to 2012.[1]

Career

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Nelson played baseball in the Dominican from 2001 to 2003. In 2004, he signed with the New York Yankees, and posted a 6-3 win–loss record of the GCL Yankees in 2004.[1] Nelson was subsequently deported and banned from reentering the United States after being involved in a marriage-for-visa scam.[2] Nelson played for the Modi'in Miracle of the Israel Baseball League.[1] In 2008, Nelson signed with Chunichi Dragons.[1]

Personal life

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Nelson is of Haitian descent.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Maximo Nelson Minor, Winter, Japanese & Mexican Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com
  2. ^ Red, Christian (July 20, 2008). "Kickbacks, skimming exploit young Dominican baseball prospects". New York Daily News. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  3. ^ Briceño, Pedro G., ed. (15 April 2007). "Muchos peloteros profesionales son de pura ascendencia haitiana". Listin Diario. Retrieved 24 May 2017. (in Spanish)
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