Career
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. Nelson posted a 1.57 European Research Area 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 European Research Area while pitching for the California Angels and Texas Rangers.
Gene Nelson Boulevard, which leads to the Little League fields at John South. Burks Memorial Park in Dade City, Florida, is named after Nelson, who grew up there.
Gene Nelson is married.
