Maximo Nelson

Maximo Nelson
Nelson in Chunichi Dragons
Free Agent
Pitcher
Born: (1982-04-21) April 21, 1982 (age 44)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
NPB debut
July 19, 2008, for the Chunichi Dragons
Last NPB appearance
September 8, 2012, for the Chunichi Dragons
NPB statistics
Win–loss record15–21
Earned run average2.97
Strikeouts250
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Teams

Maximo Nelson (born April 21, 1982) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. Nelson played for Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball from 2008 to 2012.

Career

Nelson signed with the New York Yankees in October 2000 under the false name Willy Pie and a birthdate that made himself nearly two years younger than he actually was. After the deception was revealed he had trouble obtaining a visa and stayed in the Dominican Republic from 2001 to 2003. In 2004 he posted a 6-3 win–loss record of the GCL Yankees. Nelson was subsequently deported and banned from reentering the United States after being involved in a marriage-for-visa scam. Nelson played for the Modi'in Miracle of the Israel Baseball League. In 2008, Nelson signed with Chunichi Dragons.

Personal life

Nelson is of Haitian descent.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Maximo Nelson Minor, Winter, Japanese & Mexican Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com
  2. ↑ Red, Christian (July 20, 2008). "Kickbacks, skimming exploit young Dominican baseball prospects". New York Daily News. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  3. ↑ Briceño, Pedro G., ed. (15 April 2007). "Muchos peloteros profesionales son de pura ascendencia haitiana". Listin Diario. Retrieved 24 May 2017. (in Spanish)