Nelson Velázquez #38
St. Louis Cardinals
- OF
- 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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| 138 | .232 | 7 | 22 | 4 | .764 |
2026 Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 3 | .667 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2.417 |
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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| 555 | .214 | 32 | 90 | 7 | .729 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| 2026 MiLB Stats | 138 | 21 | 32 | 7 | 22 | 4 | .232 | .344 | .764 |
| 2026 MLB Stats | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .667 | .750 | 2.417 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 2182 | 314 | 543 | 101 | 331 | 78 | .249 | .327 | .777 |
| MLB Career Stats | 555 | 88 | 119 | 32 | 90 | 7 | .214 | .289 | .729 |
- Next STL Game: 5-31 vs CHC
Splits
| Duration | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG |
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| Last 7 Games | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | .750 | 1.667 |
| Last 15 Games | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | --- | --- | --- |
| Last 30 Games | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | --- | --- | --- |
| Last 3 Games | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB |
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| 5/29 vs CHC | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest Transactions
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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 | OF Nelson Velázquez assigned to 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 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 | 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 | Omaha Storm Chasers activated OF Nelson Velázquez. |
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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 from Myrtle Beach Pelicans. |
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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. |
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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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