Chris Nelson

3B | RoyalsKC

Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Name: Christopher Lars Nelson

Born: Sep 3, 1985 in Decatur, Ga. USA

High School: Redan HS, Stone Mountain, Ga.

Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 205 lbs

Bats: R / Throws: R

	AB	AVG	OBP	SLG	HR
Career	3,410	.277	.339	.432	87

Drafted in the 1st round (9th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2004 (signed for $2,150,000)

Nelson has athletic ability to spare, and ranked first on at least one team's draft board. Nelson's best tool is his arm, even though he had Tommy John surgery in the fall. Smooth and easy at shortstop, Nelson has fluid infield actions, plenty of range and good baseball savvy. His short, compact swing, makes consistent contact and has solid bat speed. Scouts project him to hit for average power down the road. Plus-plus makeup.

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