Nelson Velázquez #21
Houston Astros
- LF
- B/T: R/R
- 5' 11"/190
- Age: 27
- Nelson Javier Velázquez
- Status: Active
- Born: 12/26/1998 in Carolina, Puerto Rico
- Draft: 2017, Chicago Cubs, Round: 5, Overall Pick: 165
- College: P.J. Education (PR) HS
- MLB Debut: 5/30/2022
2026 Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 96 | .198 | 6 | 18 | 0 | .689 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 2182 | .249 | 101 | 331 | 78 | .777 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 648 | .210 | 37 | 105 | 7 | .715 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| 2026 MLB Stats | 96 | 12 | 19 | 6 | 18 | 0 | .198 | .262 | .689 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 2182 | 314 | 543 | 101 | 331 | 78 | .249 | .327 | .777 |
| MLB Career Stats | 648 | 98 | 136 | 37 | 105 | 7 | .210 | .283 | .715 |
- Next HOU Game: 9-16 vs KC
Splits
| Duration | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG |
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| Last 7 Games | 15 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 | .200 | .250 | .600 |
| Last 15 Games | 22 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 | .136 | .167 | .409 |
| Last 30 Games | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | --- | --- | --- |
| Last 3 Games | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB |
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| 9/13 @ TB | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/6 vs AZ | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 9/2 vs CWS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026 :
LF
(25)
RF
(3)
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Nelson Velázquez singles on a line drive to center fielder Kameron Misner. Blaze Jordan scores. Bligh Madris to 2nd.
Collin Snider In play, run(s) to Nelson Velázquez
Nelson Velázquez homers (7) on a fly ball to center field. Blaze Jordan scores. Bligh Madris scores.
Nelson Velázquez homers (6) on a fly ball to left center field.
Nelson Velázquez homers (5) on a fly ball to right center field. Blaze Jordan scores.
Nelson Velázquez doubles (3) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Corey Julks. Jimmy Crooks scores. Leo Bernal to 3rd.
Nelson Velázquez hit by pitch. Miguel Villarroel scores. Jimmy Crooks to 3rd. Leo Bernal to 2nd.
Nelson Velázquez homers (4) on a fly ball to left field. Jimmy Crooks scores.
Nelson Velázquez homers (3) on a fly ball to center field. César Prieto scores.
Latest Transactions
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September 15, 2026 | LF Nelson Velázquez changed number to 21. |
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August 24, 2026 | Houston Astros signed free agent LF Nelson Velázquez. |
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August 23, 2026 | LF Nelson Velázquez elected free agency. |
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August 23, 2026 | Houston Astros sent LF Nelson Velázquez outright to Sugar Land Space Cowboys. |
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August 20, 2026 | Houston Astros designated LF Nelson Velázquez for assignment. |
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August 11, 2026 | Houston Astros activated LF Nelson Velázquez. |
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August 10, 2026 | Houston Astros claimed LF Nelson Velázquez off waivers from St. Louis Cardinals. |
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August 8, 2026 | St. Louis Cardinals designated LF Nelson Velázquez for assignment. |
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May 29, 2026 | St. Louis Cardinals selected the contract of OF Nelson Velázquez from Memphis Redbirds. |
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March 27, 2026 | OF Nelson Velázquez assigned to Memphis Redbirds from Springfield Cardinals. |
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March 23, 2026 | OF Nelson Velázquez assigned to Springfield Cardinals from Memphis Redbirds. |
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January 26, 2026 | St. Louis Cardinals signed free agent OF Nelson Velázquez to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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January 26, 2026 | OF Nelson Velázquez assigned to Memphis Redbirds. |
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January 22, 2026 | RF Nelson Velázquez assigned to Puerto Rico. |
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January 11, 2026 | Cangrejeros de Santurce activated RF Nelson Velázquez. |
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January 11, 2026 | RF Nelson Velázquez assigned to Cangrejeros de Santurce from Criollos de Caguas. |
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November 14, 2025 | RF Nelson Velázquez assigned to LBPRC All-Stars. |
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November 6, 2025 | RF Nelson Velázquez assigned to Criollos de Caguas. |
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November 6, 2025 | RF Nelson Velázquez elected free agency. |
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October 15, 2025 | RF Nelson Velázquez assigned to Estrellas Orientales. |
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September 2, 2025 | RF Nelson Velázquez assigned to Indianapolis Indians. |
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September 1, 2025 | Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent RF Nelson Velázquez to a minor league contract. |
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June 4, 2025 | Guerreros de Oaxaca signed free agent RF Nelson Velázquez. |
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May 28, 2025 | Omaha Storm Chasers released RF Nelson Velázquez. |
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March 23, 2025 | Kansas City Royals sent RF Nelson Velázquez outright to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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December 10, 2024 | RF Nelson Velázquez assigned to Criollos de Caguas. |
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October 11, 2024 | Kansas City Royals activated RF Nelson Velázquez. |
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September 30, 2024 | Kansas City Royals recalled RF Nelson Velázquez from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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June 24, 2024 | Omaha Storm Chasers activated OF Nelson Velázquez. |
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June 24, 2024 | Kansas City Royals optioned OF Nelson Velázquez to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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February 1, 2024 | OF Nelson Velázquez assigned to Puerto Rico. |
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December 2, 2023 | OF Nelson Velázquez assigned to LBPRC All-Stars. |
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November 26, 2023 | OF Nelson Velázquez assigned to Criollos de Caguas. |
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August 10, 2023 | Kansas City Royals recalled OF Nelson Velázquez from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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July 31, 2023 | Omaha Storm Chasers activated OF Nelson Velázquez. |
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July 31, 2023 | Kansas City Royals reassigned OF Nelson Velázquez to the minor leagues. |
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July 31, 2023 | OF Nelson Velázquez assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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July 31, 2023 | Chicago Cubs traded OF Nelson Velázquez to Kansas City Royals for RHP Jose Cuas. |
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June 28, 2023 | Iowa Cubs activated OF Nelson Velázquez. |
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June 22, 2023 | OF Nelson Velázquez roster status changed by Iowa Cubs. |
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May 8, 2023 | Chicago Cubs optioned OF Nelson Velázquez to Iowa Cubs. |
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April 25, 2023 | Chicago Cubs recalled OF Nelson Velázquez from Iowa Cubs. |
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April 15, 2023 | Iowa Cubs activated OF Nelson Velázquez. |
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April 15, 2023 | Chicago Cubs optioned OF Nelson Velázquez to Iowa Cubs. |
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April 10, 2023 | Chicago Cubs recalled OF Nelson Velázquez, and from Iowa Cubs. |
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March 23, 2023 | Chicago Cubs optioned OF Nelson Velázquez to Iowa Cubs. |
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February 9, 2023 | Puerto Rico activated OF Nelson Velázquez. |
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June 20, 2022 | Chicago Cubs recalled OF Nelson Velazquez, , , and from Iowa Cubs. |
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June 1, 2022 | Chicago Cubs optioned OF Nelson Velazquez to Iowa Cubs. |
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May 30, 2022 | Chicago Cubs recalled OF Nelson Velazquez from Iowa Cubs. |
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May 6, 2022 | OF Nelson Velazquez assigned to Iowa Cubs from Tennessee Smokies. |
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April 7, 2022 | OF Nelson Velazquez assigned to Tennessee Smokies. |
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April 1, 2022 | OF Nelson Velazquez assigned to Chicago Cubs. |
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March 18, 2022 | Chicago Cubs optioned OF Nelson Velazquez to Iowa Cubs. |
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January 24, 2022 | OF Nelson Velazquez assigned to Puerto Rico. |
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December 14, 2021 | Team Machin activated OF Nelson Velazquez. |
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December 14, 2021 | Team Garcia activated OF Nelson Velazquez. |
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December 12, 2021 | Team Machin activated OF Nelson Velazquez. |
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November 26, 2021 | Criollos de Caguas activated OF Nelson Velazquez. |
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November 19, 2021 | Chicago Cubs selected the contract of OF Nelson Velazquez from Tennessee Smokies. |
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November 12, 2021 | AFL East Fall Stars activated OF Nelson Velazquez. |
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October 4, 2021 | Mesa Solar Sox activated OF Nelson Velazquez. |
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August 4, 2021 | OF Nelson Velazquez assigned to Tennessee Smokies from South Bend Cubs. |
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May 2, 2021 | OF Nelson Velazquez assigned to South Bend Cubs. |
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May 2, 2021 | OF Nelson Velazquez assigned to South Bend Cubs from Myrtle Beach Pelicans. |
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May 2, 2021 | OF Nelson Velazquez assigned to South Bend Cubs. |
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February 12, 2021 | Myrtle Beach Pelicans activated LF Nelson Velazquez. |
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February 12, 2021 | Myrtle Beach Pelicans activated LF Nelson Velazquez. |
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March 2, 2020 | LF Nelson Velazquez assigned to Chicago Cubs. |
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November 7, 2019 | OF Nelson Velazquez assigned to Criollos de Caguas. |
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August 1, 2019 | South Bend Cubs activated LF Nelson Velazquez from the 7-day injured list. |
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August 1, 2019 | South Bend Cubs activated LF Nelson Velazquez from the 7-day injured list. |
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July 25, 2019 | South Bend Cubs sent LF Nelson Velazquez on a rehab assignment to AZL Cubs 2. |
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May 25, 2019 | South Bend Cubs placed LF Nelson Velazquez on the 7-day injured list. |
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April 3, 2019 | LF Nelson Velazquez assigned to South Bend Cubs from Eugene Emeralds. |
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February 25, 2019 | LF Nelson Velazquez assigned to Chicago Cubs. |
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June 12, 2018 | LF Nelson Velazquez assigned to Eugene Emeralds from South Bend Cubs. |
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May 8, 2018 | LF Nelson Velazquez assigned to South Bend Cubs from AZL Cubs 1. |
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July 19, 2017 | LF Nelson Velazquez assigned to AZL Cubs. |
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July 7, 2017 | Chicago Cubs signed OF Nelson Velazquez. |
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Awards
SOU Player of the Week
| Week | ||
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| 08/15/2021 | Tennessee Smokies | AA S |
| 04/24/2022 | Tennessee Smokies | SOU |
AFL Player of the Week
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| 10/30/2021 | Mesa Solar Sox | AFL |
AFL Rising Stars
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| 2021 | Mesa Solar Sox | AFL |
MiLB.com Organization All-Star
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| 2021 | Chicago Cubs | NL |
AFL Most Valuable Player
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| 2021 | Mesa Solar Sox | AFL |
Caribbean Series All-Star
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| 2024 | Puerto Rico | CS |
INT Player of the Week
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| 09/21/2025 | Indianapolis Indians | INT |
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