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Maximo Nelson (born April 21, 1982 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. Nelson played for Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball from 2008 to 2012.[1]
Career
Nelson played baseball in the Dominican from 2001 to 2003. In 2004, he signed with the New York Yankees, and posted a 6-3 win–loss record of the GCL Yankees in 2004.[1] Nelson was subsequently deported and banned from reentering the United States after being involved in a marriage-for-visa scam.[2] Nelson played for the Modi'in Miracle of the Israel Baseball League.[1] In 2008, Nelson signed with Chunichi Dragons.[1]
Personal life
Nelson is of Haitian descent.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d Maximo Nelson Minor, Winter, Japanese & Mexican Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com
- ^ Red, Christian (July 20, 2008). "Kickbacks, skimming exploit young Dominican baseball prospects". New York Daily News. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ Briceño, Pedro G., ed. (15 April 2007). "Muchos peloteros profesionales son de pura ascendencia haitiana". Listin Diario. Retrieved 24 May 2017. (in Spanish)
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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