From the Collection: Ryan Nelson, p, Arizona Diamondbacks
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Back in 2019, Oregon Duck’s starting pitcher Ryan Nelson got the win in a game again Hawaii. He went 4 innings, allowing 4 hits, walking 5 and striking out 4. After the game I was able to get his autograph. He was nice. Actually, the whole team was cool. And good.
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Since that night in Hawaii, Mr. Nelson has gone places.
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That season, Nelson ended up going 3-4 with a 4.29 ERA/1.554 WHIP. He only allowed 60 hits over 65 innings, striking out 104.
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He would be drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2nd round of the 2019 draft.
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Neslon moved quickly through the minors and made his major league debut in 2022. This past season, pitching mostly in the rotation, Nelson had something of a breakout season, going 7-3 with a 127 ERA+ and earning 3.5 WAR. He only allowed 124 hits over 154 innings. He is firmly entrenched in the D-Backs rotation for 2026.