Brad Nelson agrees to Mariners Minor League Contract
Drafted in the fourth round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers, Brad Nelson bounced around the Brewers minor league system before getting called up in September of 2008, compiling 28 plate appearances for the Brewers. Last year Nelson signed a minor league contract with the Mariners. In 275 plate appearances with the Tacoma Rainiers, Nelson batted .247 with a .773 OPS. He hit 15 HRs for the Tacoma Rainiers splitting time at 1B and DH with Mike Carp. Brad Nelson holds the dubious record for most times striking out in a single Pacific Coast League game with 7 strikeouts in 11 plate appearances.
As a fellow Iowan, I'm rooting for Brad to get some big league playing time this year. He holds the state record for most hits and RBIs in a single high school baseball season. If he can hit big league pitching he has the potential to add some power to the 1B position.
As a fellow Iowan, I'm rooting for Brad to get some big league playing time this year. He holds the state record for most hits and RBIs in a single high school baseball season. If he can hit big league pitching he has the potential to add some power to the 1B position.
