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Gene Nelson | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Tampa, Florida, U.S. | December 3, 1960|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 4, 1981, for the New York Yankees | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 29, 1993, for the Texas Rangers | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 53–64 |
Earned run average | 4.13 |
Strikeouts | 655 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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