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Ryne Tanner Nelson (born February 1, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022.

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Amateur career

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Nelson attended Basic High School in Henderson. As a junior, he batted .412 with four home runs and 22 RBIs, along with pitching to a 6–1 record with a 2.03 ERA.[1] In 2016, his senior year, he compiled a 1.91 ERA while batting .415, leading Basic to a state championship and earning a spot on the Nevada All-State team.[2][3] Unselected out of high school in the 2016 MLB draft, he enrolled at the University of Oregon to play college baseball for the Oregon Ducks.

In 2017, as a freshman at Oregon, Nelson suffered an injury and pitched only 13+1⁄3 innings in which he had a 4.72 ERA.[4] As a sophomore in 2018, he returned healthy and appeared in 16 games out of the bullpen, going 3–1 with a 3.86 ERA.[5][6] He spent that summer playing in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox with whom he was named an All-Star.[7][8] For the 2019 season, he was moved into the starting rotation, but returned to the bullpen after suffering a heel injury.[9][10] He finished the year with a 3–4 record and a 4.29 ERA in 23 appearances (four starts), earning him a spot on the All-Pac-12 Team.[11][12]

Professional career

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Minor leagues

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Nelson was considered one of the top prospects for the 2019 MLB draft.[13] He was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second round, with the 56th overall pick, and signed for $1.1 million.[14][15] He was assigned to the Hillsboro Hops of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League, going 0–1 with a 2.89 ERA over 18+2⁄3 innings, striking out 26.[16] He did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[17]

To begin the 2021 season, Nelson returned to Hillsboro, now members of the High-A West league.[18] After eight starts in which he pitched to a 4–1 record with a 2.52 ERA and 59 strikeouts over 39+1⁄3 innings, he was promoted to the Amarillo Sod Poodles of the Double-A Central.[19] Over 14 starts with Amarillo, Nelson went 3–3 with a 3.51 ERA and 104 strikeouts over 77 innings.[20] The Diamondbacks named Nelson their Minor League Pitcher of the Year.[21]

Nelson was promoted to the Triple-A Reno Aces to begin the 2022 season.[22] In 26 games, Nelson went 10–5 with a 5.43 ERA and 128 strikeouts over 136 innings.

Major leagues

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On September 5, 2022, the Diamondbacks selected Nelson's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.[23] He made his MLB debut that night as the club's starting pitcher versus the San Diego Padres, throwing seven scoreless innings while striking out seven batters and walking zero in a 5-0 Diamondbacks win.[24]

Nelson began the 2023 season on the opening-day roster for the Diamondbacks.[25] On August 13, 2023, Nelson was optioned back to the Reno Aces to make room for Bryce Jarvis's debut and improve his pitching, with a 5.47 ERA in 24 starts before demotion.[26] After pitching a 0–1 record with a 3.74 ERA and nine strikeouts over 21+2⁄3 innings with Reno, he was promoted back to the Diamondbacks rotation on September 6, 2023.[27] Nelson ended the season with Arizona, pitching to an 8–8 record with 5.31 ERA and 96 strikeouts over 144 innings pitched.

Nelson spent the entirety of the 2024 season with Diamondbacks, appearing in 28 games (making 25 starts) and going 10-6 with a 4.24 ERA and 126 strikeouts over 150+2⁄3 innings.[28]

Nelson returned to the Arizona starting rotation to open the 2025 season. On March 30, 2025, Nelson batted for the first time in his career after the Diamondbacks lost their designated hitter. Pinch-hitting in the bottom of the 8th inning, he hit an RBI single up the middle against Chicago Cubs reliever Eli Morgan, scoring Josh Naylor. He became the first full-time pitcher to get a hit since Zack Greinke in Game 4 of the 2021 World Series.[29] Over 33 games (23 starts) for Arizona, Nelson went 7-3 with a 3.39 ERA and 132 strikeouts over 154 innings.

Personal life

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Nelson and his wife, Kaitlyn, were married in January 2025 in Phoenix.[30]

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Ryne Tanner Nelson (born February 1, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher who serves as a for the Arizona Diamondbacks of (MLB). Standing at 6 feet 3 inches tall and throwing right-handed, Nelson was selected by the Diamondbacks in the second round, 56th overall, of the 2019 MLB Draft after a standout college career at the , where he ranked fourth nationally in strikeouts per nine innings (14.40) during his junior year. He made his MLB debut on September 5, 2022, and entering the 2025 season had compiled a career record of 19 wins and 15 losses with a 4.32 () over 313 and 238 strikeouts. Through the 2025 season, his career totals stand at 26 wins and 18 losses with a 4.18 over 467 and 370 strikeouts. Born in , Nelson developed his skills at Basic High School before committing to the , where he appeared in 23 games (four starts) as a junior in 2019, finishing with a 3-4 record and a 4.29 while showcasing elite ability that propelled him into the draft. Signing with for a $1.1 million bonus shortly after being drafted on June 18, 2019, he progressed through the , debuting in the majors amid the Diamondbacks' rebuilding efforts. Early in his professional career, Nelson split time between starting and relief roles, posting a 4.32 career through his first three seasons while adapting to the rigors of big-league competition. Nelson's breakout came in 2025, when he transitioned from an initial assignment to the rotation following injuries and trades that depleted Arizona's staff, including ' surgery and Merrill Kelly's departure. In 33 appearances (23 starts), he achieved a 7-3 record with a 3.39 , 154 , 132 strikeouts, and a 1.07 , earning praise from manager as the most consistent and dependable arm on a turbulent pitching staff. His resilience and team-oriented approach helped stabilize the Diamondbacks' rotation amid underperformance from veterans like , solidifying his role as a cornerstone for the franchise heading into future seasons.

Amateur career

High school career

Ryne Nelson attended Basic High School in , where he emerged as a prominent , excelling both as a and hitter during his four-year varsity career. As a junior, Nelson hit .412 with four home runs and 20 RBI, while posting a 6–1 pitching record and a 2.03 ERA; he earned second-team all-state honors and first-team All-Sunrise Region recognition that season. In his senior year of 2016, Nelson batted .415 with 12 doubles and 20 RBI, and on the mound, he went 7–2 with a 1.91 and 57 strikeouts, contributing a walk-off single in the state championship game to help Basic High secure the Nevada 4A title. He was selected to the first-team Nevada All-State squad as a utility player following his standout performance. After high school, Nelson continued his career at the .

College career

Ryne Nelson enrolled at the in 2017, where he played for as a right-handed through the 2019 season. As a freshman in 2017, Nelson's season was limited by injury after early promise, appearing in nine games and pitching just 13.1 innings with a 4.72 and a 0-1 record. He did not allow a run in his first three outings, striking out three batters, before an injury sidelined him until May. This setback restricted his development in his debut year in the . In his sophomore campaign of 2018, Nelson returned to full health and contributed as a reliever in 16 appearances, posting a 3-1 record with a over 23.1 while earning four saves and striking out 37 batters. That summer, he played for the Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox in the , where he was selected for the East Division after a strong performance that included a over 17 . He also earned Pac-12 All-Academic honorable mention for his academic and on-field efforts. Nelson's junior year in 2019 marked a shift toward starting roles, as he made four starts in 23 appearances, finishing with a 3-4 record, , and 104 strikeouts in 65 innings. His performance earned him First Team All-Pac-12 honors from the conference coaches. Over his three seasons, Nelson progressed from an injury-limited reliever to a versatile Pac-12 arm with power potential, culminating in his decision to forgo his senior year and enter the 2019 MLB Draft as a junior-eligible prospect.

Professional career

Minor league career

Nelson was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second round, 56th overall, of the out of the , and he signed with the team for a $1.1 million bonus. He made his professional debut that season with the of the , where he posted a 0–1 record with a 2.89 over 18.2 in 10 appearances. The 2020 minor league season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so Nelson did not appear in any games that year. In 2021, Nelson began the season with the High-A Hillsboro Hops in the High-A West, recording a 4–1 mark and 2.52 ERA across 39.1 innings in eight starts before earning a promotion in late June to the Double-A Amarillo Sod Poodles of the Double-A Central. With Amarillo, he went 3–3 with a 3.51 ERA in 77 innings over 14 starts, contributing to an overall minor league line of 7–4 and 3.17 ERA in 116.1 innings. For his performance across both levels, Nelson was named the Arizona Diamondbacks' Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Nelson spent the entire 2022 season with the Triple-A of the , where he compiled a 10–5 record and 5.43 in 136 across 26 starts. He returned to Reno to open the 2023 season, going 0–1 with a 3.74 in 21.2 over four appearances (four starts) before being recalled to the major leagues in early September. Nelson's rapid ascent through the Diamondbacks' system—from Short-Season A in 2019 to Triple-A by 2022—highlighted his potential as a starter, achieved in just three active minor league seasons despite the lost year in 2020.

Major league career

Nelson made his major league debut on September 5, 2022, against the Padres at , where he pitched seven scoreless , allowing four hits, no walks, and striking out seven batters in a 5–0 victory for the Diamondbacks. He appeared in two more starts that September, finishing the 2022 season with a 1–1 record, , and 16 strikeouts over 18.1 . In 2023, Nelson secured a spot on the Diamondbacks' roster and primarily served as a , making 27 starts across 29 appearances. He posted an 8–8 record with a 5.31 and 96 strikeouts in 144 before being optioned to Triple-A Reno on August 13 amid struggles in his previous outings; he was recalled on September 7 and made three more starts to close the year. Nelson's role solidified in the 2024 season as a key member of the Diamondbacks' , where he made 25 starts in 28 games, achieving a 10–6 record, 4.24 , and 126 strikeouts across 150.2 . He continued as a starter in 2025, initially in the where he recorded a 4.50 over 26 before transitioning to the following injuries and trades that depleted Arizona's staff; he appeared in 33 games with 23 starts, recording a 7–3 mark, 3.39 , and 132 strikeouts in 154 , along with a 1.07 . During this season, he also notched his first career hit, an RBI single as a pinch-hitter on March 30 against the Chicago Cubs. Through the 2025 season, Nelson has compiled a 26–18 record with a 4.18 and 370 strikeouts in 93 appearances (78 starts) over 467 innings, establishing himself as a reliable starter in the rotation following his initial call-up from the minors.
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