Lou Nelson
Louis M. Nelson "Buddy"
Born: October 19, 1946
Alexandria, LA US
Primary Position: Third base
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 2B, OF, SS
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 183
Career: 1964-1970
Lou Nelson compiled a career batting average of .243 with 19 home runs and 207 RBI in his 529-game career with the Modesto Colts, Orlando Twins, Wisconsin Rapids Twins and Lynchburg Twins. He began playing during the 1964 season and last took the field during the 1970 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | A | CALL | Modesto Colts | 30 | 77 | 67 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 15 | .299 | .382 | .358 | .740 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1965 | A | FLOR | Orlando Twins | 99 | 406 | 348 | 40 | 65 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 49 | 57 | .187 | .286 | .221 | .507 | 77 | 0 | 7 | 2 | ||
| 1966 | A | FLOR | Orlando Twins | 130 | 487 | 427 | 41 | 95 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 48 | 56 | .222 | .305 | .290 | .595 | 124 | 3 | 8 | 1 | ||
| 1967 | A | MIDW | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | 43 | 160 | 141 | 17 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 25 | .241 | .331 | .383 | .714 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1968 | A | MIDW | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | 40 | 160 | 135 | 17 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 30 | .267 | .362 | .370 | .733 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 1969 | A | FLOR | Orlando Twins | 125 | 525 | 435 | 71 | 128 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 69 | 0 | 1 | 76 | 50 | .294 | .397 | .393 | .790 | 171 | 2 | 6 | 6 | ||
| 1970 | A | CARL | Lynchburg Twins | 62 | 214 | 172 | 19 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 27 | .244 | .374 | .320 | .694 | 55 | 0 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Totals | 529 | 2029 | 1725 | 213 | 420 | 62 | 8 | 19 | 207 | 14 | 5 | 257 | 260 | .243 | .342 | .322 | .664 | 555 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 14 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | A | CALL | Modesto Colts | 2B | 15 | 30 | 35 | 4 | 7 | .942 | 4.333 |
| 1965 | A | FLOR | Orlando Twins | 3B | 93 | 91 | 169 | 28 | 25 | .903 | 2.796 |
| 1966 | A | FLOR | Orlando Twins | 3B | 95 | 79 | 182 | 30 | 11 | .897 | 2.747 |
| 1966 | A | FLOR | Orlando Twins | SS | 39 | 63 | 89 | 16 | 14 | .905 | 3.897 |
| 1967 | A | MIDW | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | 3B | 38 | 24 | 73 | 10 | 14 | .907 | 2.553 |
| 1967 | A | MIDW | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | SS | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | .714 | 1.667 |
| 1968 | A | MIDW | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | 1B | 5 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 5 | .978 | 8.800 |
| 1968 | A | MIDW | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | 3B | 35 | 29 | 69 | 13 | 8 | .883 | 2.800 |
| 1969 | A | FLOR | Orlando Twins | 3B | 112 | 117 | 219 | 30 | 28 | .918 | 3.000 |
| 1969 | A | FLOR | Orlando Twins | 2B | 11 | 42 | 36 | 1 | 12 | .987 | 7.091 |
| 1969 | A | FLOR | Orlando Twins | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| 1970 | A | CARL | Lynchburg Twins | 1B | 5 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 4 | .968 | 6.000 |
| 1970 | A | CARL | Lynchburg Twins | 2B | 4 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 5.000 |
| 1970 | A | CARL | Lynchburg Twins | 3B | 28 | 27 | 55 | 13 | 8 | .863 | 2.929 |
| 1970 | A | CARL | Lynchburg Twins | OF | 13 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .833 | 1.154 |
| Totals | 497 | 595 | 949 | 152 | 139 | .910 | 3.107 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | A | California League | Modesto Colts | HOU | ||
| 1965 | A | Florida State League | Orlando Twins | MIN | ||
| 1966 | A | Florida State League | Orlando Twins | MIN | ||
| 1967 | A | Midwest League | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | MIN | ||
| 1968 | A | Midwest League | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | MIN | ||
| 1969 | A | Florida State League | Orlando Twins | MIN | ||
| 1970 | A | Carolina League | Lynchburg Twins | MIN |
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