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Chris Nelson

current status: On roster

#8 IF | 5'11", 205 lbs. | LA Angels

Birth Date:September 3, 1985 (27 years old)
Place of Birth:Washington, DC
Hometown:Decatur, GA
Bats:R
Throws:R

Experience:3 years
Drafted:Drafted by Colorado in 2004 (1st round).
Acquired:Claimed off waivers from NY Yankees in 2013.

Season Stats

	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	AVG
YTD	31	102	9	24	3	2	0	6	5	30	0	0	.269	.304	.235
On Pace	149	490	43	115	14	10	0	29	24	144	0	0	.269	.304	.235

Scouting Report

Assets:	Has plenty of athleticism and enough arm to play on the left side of the infield. Displays untapped five-tool upside, especially an intriguing speed/power package on offense.
Flaws:	Makes a lot of mental mistakes afield. Lacks consistency at the dish. Needs to make better use of his physical gifts. Strikes out way too much for someone without big-time power.
Career Potential:	Athletic, versatile infielder.

Career Honors & Awards

League	Honor	Description
California League (A)	All-Star Team	2007

Movements & Injuries

2013
5/18/2013	Claimed off waivers from the New York Yankees.
5/15/2013	Designated for assignment by the New York Yankees.
5/01/2013	Acquired from the Colorado Rockies.
4/28/2013	Designated for assignment by the Colorado Rockies.
3/05/2013	Re-signed by the Colorado Rockies to a one-year contract.
2012
8/06/2012	Missed 18 games (irregular heartbeat).
7/17/2012	Irregular heartbeat, 15-day DL (retroactive to July 16th, 2012).
7/16/2012	Irregular heartbeat, day-to-day.
5/31/2012	Missed 14 games (left wrist injury).
5/16/2012	Left wrist injury, 15-day DL.
5/01/2012	Missed 1 game (wrist injury).
4/30/2012	Wrist injury, day-to-day.
3/03/2012	Re-signed by the Colorado Rockies to a one-year contract.
2011
9/29/2011	Missed the last 4 regular season games (personal reasons).
9/25/2011	Personal reasons, remainder of the regular season.
9/13/2011	Missed 1 game (heel injury).
9/11/2011	Heel injury, day-to-day.
9/06/2011	Recalled from Colorado Springs (AAA).
8/24/2011	Optioned to Colorado Springs (AAA).
7/27/2011	Recalled from Colorado Springs (AAA).
7/01/2011	Optioned to Colorado Springs (AAA).
5/29/2011	Recalled from Colorado Springs (AAA).
3/15/2011	Optioned to Colorado Springs (AAA).
3/03/2011	Re-signed by the Colorado Rockies to a one-year contract.
2010
9/01/2010	Recalled from Colorado Springs (AAA).
8/08/2010	Optioned to Colorado Springs (AAA).
8/05/2010	Recalled from Colorado Springs (AAA).
6/29/2010	Optioned to Colorado Springs (AAA).
6/18/2010	Recalled from Colorado Springs (AAA).
3/21/2010	Optioned to Colorado Springs (AAA).
3/05/2010	Re-signed by the Colorado Rockies to a one-year contract.
2009
9/08/2009	Right wrist injury, late September.
9/08/2009	Recalled from Tulsa (AA).
3/16/2009	Optioned to Colorado Springs (AAA).
3/04/2009	Re-signed by the Colorado Rockies to a one-year contract.
2008
11/20/2008	Contract purchased from Tulsa (AA).
3/11/2008	Assigned to minor league camp.
2004
6/29/2004	Signed by the Colorado Rockies.

Career Transactions

2013
5/18/2013	Claimed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim off waivers from the New York Yankees.
5/01/2013	Colorado Rockies traded Chris Nelson to the New York Yankees for cash or a player to be named later.
2004
6/07/2004	Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 1st round (9th overall) in 2004.

Player News

Angels add INF Chris Nelson off waivers | 05/18/2013 2:18 PM

News

Angels claimed INF Chris Nelson off waivers from the Yankees.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Nelson was DFA'd by the Yankees earlier this week and batted just .222 (8-for-36) with two doubles and two RBI in 10 games with the club. He should provide depth at third base behind Alberto Callaspo with the Angels. Scott Cousins has been dropped from the 40-man roster in a corresponding move.

Yanks designate INF Nelson for assignment | 05/15/2013 4:00 PM

News

Yankees designated INF Chris Nelson for assignment.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

He was cleared to make room for David Adams on the active roster. Nelson was acquired from the Rockies two weeks ago and batted .222 (8-for-36) with two doubles and two RBI in 10 games with the club. He should draw some interest on waivers.

Yankees acquire Chris Nelson from Rockies | 05/01/2013 10:27 PM

News

Yankees acquired INF Chris Nelson from the Rockies in exchange for cash or player to be named later.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Nelson is a solid fit in New York with both Alex Rodriguez and Kevin Youkilis on the disabled list. He figures to see most of the starts at third base while Youk is on the DL, moving Jayson Nix back into a utility role. Nelson can also back up at second base and at shortstop in a pinch.

Yankees interested in infielder Chris Nelson | 04/30/2013 5:24 PM

News

According to Andy McCullough of the Newark Star-Ledger, the Yankees have expressed interest in Chris Nelson.

Andy McCullough on Twitter

Impact

But McCullough thinks the Yankees will wait until Nelson clears waivers before attempting to acquire him. The 27-year-old infielder was designated for assignment by Colorado on Sunday to clear a roster spot for top prospect Nolan Arenado. Nelson owns a .279/.322/.416 career batting line in the major leagues.

Nelson DFA, Rockies promote Arenado from AAA | 04/28/2013 8:34 AM

News

Rockies designated 3B Chris Nelson for assignment.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Nelson batted just .242 with no home runs and also played poor defense to seal his fate. It's not surprising that the Rockies are making the move to Nolan Arenado, but it's a little surprising that they designated Nelson for assignment. He should draw interest on waivers.

Chris Nelson will be Rockies' starting 3B | 03/28/2013 1:37 PM

News

Chris Nelson will open the 2013 regular season as the Rockies' primary third baseman.

Rockies.mlb.com

Impact

The Rox were considering bringing third base prospect Nolan Arenado north with them this season, but they have now officially decided against that. Nelson hit .301/.352/.458 with nine home runs and 53 RBI in 111 games last year. He'll carry some value in AL-only formats.

Game Log

Date	Team	Opp	POS	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	CS	YTD OBP	YTD SLG	YTD AVG	Status
5/19/2013	Ana	ChA	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	DNP
5/14/2013	NYA	Sea	3B	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	.269	.304	.235	-
5/13/2013	NYA	Cle	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	DNP
5/13/2013	NYA	Cle	3B	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.260	.296	.225	-
5/12/2013	NYA	KC	3B	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	.257	.295	.221	-
5/11/2013	NYA	KC	3B	4	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.268	.308	.231	-
5/10/2013	NYA	KC	3B	5	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	3	0	0	.269	.299	.230	-
5/09/2013	NYA	Col	3B	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	.261	.293	.220	-
5/08/2013	NYA	Col	3B	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.250	.279	.215	-
5/07/2013	NYA	Col	3B	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.247	.276	.211	-
5/05/2013	NYA	Oak	3B	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.256	.288	.219	-
5/04/2013	NYA	Oak	3B	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	.267	.300	.229	-
5/03/2013	NYA	Oak	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	DNP
4/27/2013	Col	Ari	3B	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.282	.318	.242	-
4/26/2013	Col	Ari	3B	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	.294	.333	.254	-
4/25/2013	Col	Ari	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	DNP
4/24/2013	Col	Atl	3B	3	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.313	.356	.271	-
4/23/2013	Col	Atl	PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.295	.304	.250	-
4/23/2013	Col	Atl	3B	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	.300	.309	.255	-
4/21/2013	Col	Ari	3B	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.316	.327	.269	-
4/20/2013	Col	Ari	PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.333	.347	.286	-
4/19/2013	Col	Ari	3B	3	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	.340	.354	.292	-
4/18/2013	Col	NYN	3B	4	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	.340	.311	.289	-
4/16/2013	Col	NYN	3B	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	.326	.293	.268	-
4/16/2013	Col	NYN	3B	4	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.366	.324	.297	-
4/14/2013	Col	SD	3B	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	.351	.273	.273	-
4/13/2013	Col	SD	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	DNP
4/12/2013	Col	SD	3B	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	.333	.267	.267	-
4/10/2013	Col	SF	3B	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.379	.308	.308	-
4/09/2013	Col	SF	3B	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	.346	.261	.261	-
4/08/2013	Col	SF	3B	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	.391	.300	.300	-
4/07/2013	Col	SD	3B	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	.421	.313	.313	-
4/06/2013	Col	SD	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	.400	.308	.308	-
4/05/2013	Col	SD	3B	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.364	.364	.364	-
4/03/2013	Col	Mil	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	DNP
4/02/2013	Col	Mil	3B	4	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	.375	.375	.375	-
4/01/2013	Col	Mil	3B	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.250	.250	.250	-

Career Regular Season Statistics

Year	Team	League	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	AVG
2013	NY Yankees	AL	10	36	3	8	2	0	0	2	1	11	0	0	.243	.278	.222
	Colorado	NL	21	66	6	16	1	2	0	4	4	19	0	0	.282	.318	.242
	Total Col/NYA	MLB	31	102	9	24	3	2	0	6	5	30	0	0	.269	.304	.235
2012	Colorado	NL	111	345	45	104	21	3	9	53	27	84	2	1	.352	.458	.301
	Colorado Springs	AAA	13	51	12	15	4	1	0	8	2	12	1	1	.333	.412	.294
2011	Colorado	NL	63	180	20	45	10	1	4	16	7	35	3	1	.280	.383	.250
	Colorado Springs	AAA	73	289	52	95	20	5	11	65	17	48	3	3	.366	.547	.329
2010	Colorado	NL	17	25	7	7	1	0	0	0	1	4	1	0	.308	.320	.280
	Colorado Springs	AAA	85	319	60	100	15	3	12	55	29	53	7	3	.376	.492	.313
2009	Tulsa	AA	29	107	21	30	5	2	4	17	12	21	5	2	.355	.477	.280
2008	Tulsa	AA	73	283	38	67	18	2	3	42	35	69	6	1	.324	.346	.237
	Modesto	A	8	30	2	5	1	0	1	5	2	8	0	2	.219	.300	.167
2007	Modesto	A	133	529	97	153	42	7	19	99	55	92	27	5	.358	.503	.289
2006	Asheville	A	118	466	69	121	38	1	11	76	32	101	14	2	.313	.416	.260
2005	Asheville	A	79	315	51	76	13	3	3	38	25	88	7	4	.304	.330	.241
2004	Casper	R	38	147	36	51	6	3	4	20	20	42	6	5	.432	.510	.347
	Redan (Decatur, Ga,)	HS	-	87	54	48	11	2	8	44	-	-	29	-	-	-	.552
MLB	Total	MLB	222	652	81	180	35	6	13	75	40	153	6	2	.318	.408	.276
AL	Total	AL	10	36	3	8	2	0	0	2	1	11	0	0	.243	.278	.222
NL	Total	NL	212	616	78	172	33	6	13	73	39	142	6	2	.322	.416	.279
AAA	Total	AAA	171	659	124	210	39	9	23	128	48	113	11	7	.368	.510	.319
AA	Total	AA	102	390	59	97	23	4	7	59	47	90	11	3	.333	.382	.249
A	Total	A	338	1340	219	355	94	11	34	218	114	289	48	13	.327	.428	.265
R	Total	R	38	147	36	51	6	3	4	20	20	42	6	5	.432	.510	.347
HS	Total	HS	-	87	54	48	11	2	8	44	-	-	29	-	-	1.000	.552

2013 Game Highs

	TOTAL	OPP	DATE	LAST SEASON
At Bats	5	at KC	May 10	6
Runs	1	9 times-last:vs. Sea	last:May 14	3
Hits	2	7 times-last:vs. Sea	last:May 14	3
Doubles	1	3 times-last:at KC	last:May 11	2
Triples	1	2 times-last:vs. Atl	last:Apr 24	1
Total Bases	4	vs. Atl	Apr 24	7
Extra-Base Hits	1	5 times-last:at KC	last:May 11	2
Runs Batted In	2	at KC	May 10	3
Base on Balls	2	vs. SD	Apr 6	2
Times on Base	2	11 times-last:vs. Sea	last:May 14	4

Career Highs (SEASON)

	TOTAL	SEASON
Games	111	2012 (Col)
At Bats	345	2012 (Col)
Runs	45	2012 (Col)
Hits	104	2012 (Col)
Doubles	21	2012 (Col)
Triples	3	2012 (Col)
Home Runs	9	2012 (Col)
Total Bases	158	2012 (Col)
Extra-Base Hits	33	2012 (Col)
Runs Batted In	53	2012 (Col)
Base on Balls	27	2012 (Col)
Times on Base	132	2012 (Col)
Strikeouts	84	2012 (Col)
Stolen Bases	3	2011 (Col)
Caught Stealing	1	2 times-last: 2012 (Col)
Batting Average	.301*	2012 (Col)
On Base Percentage	.352*	2012 (Col)
Slugging Percentage	.458*	2012 (Col)

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