Jimmy Nelson
- MLB Player
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- D1 Player
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- Pitching
- Sports Performance Training
- Recruiting Advice
- Mental Performance
Coaching Philosophy
With 14 years of professional experience, a decade of MLB experience, and 6 surgeries spanning 2017-2024 contributing to over 7 years of rehabilitation experience; my career has been defined by perseverance, an unwavering work ethic, and a steadfast commitment to growth. I leverage the knowledge I've gained from in-game experience, biomechanics, injury rehabilitation & prevention, strength & conditioning, mental skills, and the integration of data analysis to enhance player performance and health. Awards: 2017-Finished 9th in NL Cy Young Voting 2014-Pacific Coast League Mid-Season All Star, Pacific Coast League Post-Season All Star, Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Year, Triple A Pitcher of the Year, Baseball America 1st team Minor League All Star 2013-Southern League Mid-Season All Star, Milwaukee Brewers Minor League Player of the Year, MLB Futures Game Selection 2012-Florida State League Mid-Season All Star 2010-SEC Academic Honor Roll, Southeastern Conference All-Tournament Team, Drafted in the 2nd round by the Milwaukee Brewers 2009-Florida Summer League All-Star 2008-SEC Academic Honor Roll, Texas Collegiate League All-Star 2007-Drafted in the 39th round by the Cincinnati Reds out of Niceville High School
Experience
Los Angeles Dodgers
Professional Baseball Player
Feb 2020 - Oct 2023-Expanded understanding of data analysis and how to apply that information to a game plan, biomechanics, pitch design, and training programs. -Improvement of leadership and mentorship skills among other rehabbing athletes. -Continued growth of work ethic, perseverance, and mental fortitude through multiple injuries and surgeries. Lumbar spine(2020-2021), elbow(2019-2023), thoracic(2022-2023), core(2023-2024), hip(2024). -Applied use of data, analytics, and routine adjustments to make successful conversion to bullpen in 2021, producing one of the best years of my career.
Milwaukee Brewers
Professional Baseball Player
Jun 2010 - Oct 2019-Development of aspects of professionalism, resiliency, work ethic, growth mindset, game planning, pitching biomechanics, strength & conditioning, offseason throwing and training programs through years of minor league levels between 2010-2013/2014 and Major Leagues 2013-2019. -Major League experience starting in 2013. Culminating to my best season in 2017 as starting pitcher. Finished 9th in NL CY Young Voting. -Persevered through several major injuries and surgeries; traumatic brain injury(2015), foot(2017), shoulder(2017-2019), elbow(2019-2023).
University of Alabama
Student Athlete
Aug 2007 - Jun 2010-Prioritizing aspects of teamwork, leadership, grit, resiliency, and work ethic aided in development into impactful weekend starter. -Cultivated my ability to be coached and take initiative. Successfully helped lead the team to three regional tournaments and a super regional.
Dwyer High School
Pitching Coach
Jan 2025 - May 2025-Developed refined preparation routines, throwing programs, and post throwing arm care programs to help improve overall performance and health. -Implementation of mechanical and mental adjustments to improve pitching performance. -Game-planning and workload management.
Education
University of Alabama
Aug 2007 - Jun 2010Kinesiology and Exercise Science -2008 SEC Academic Honor Roll -2010 SEC Academic Honor Roll -Drafted in the 2nd Round by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2010
Niceville High School
Aug 2003 - Jun 2007-Drafted in 39th Round by the Cincinnati Reds in 2007
