What is Gene Nelson's middle name?
Eugene
What is Gene Nelson's full name?
Wayland Eugene Nelson
Gene Nelson date of birth:
December 3, 1960
How old is Gene Nelson?
65
Where was Gene Nelson born?
Tampa, FL
How tall is Gene Nelson?
6' (183 cm)
How much does Gene Nelson weigh?
172 lbs (78.0 kg)
What is Gene Nelson nationality?
American
Where did Gene Nelson go to school?
Pasco Co (Dade City, FL)
What is Gene Nelson's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Wayland Eugene Nelson II (born December 3, 1960), is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1981 to 1993. After beginning his career as a starting pitcher with the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, Nelson gradually converted to a relief role starting in 1983. He was a key member of the ace relief staff that helped propel the Oakland Athletics to three pennant-winning seasons from 1988 to 1990, frequently setting up Dennis Eckersley for his saves. Nelson posted a 1.57 ERA in 1990 and earned a 9-6 record in 1988. After seeing his performance slip in 1991 and 1992, he closed out his career in 1993 with a 3.12 ERA while pitching for the California Angels and Texas Rangers. Gene Nelson Boulevard, which leads to the Little League fields at John S. Burks Memorial Park in Dade City, FL, is named after Nelson, who grew up there. Gene Nelson is married.