Nelson Velazquez Stats & Bio | Cardinals Outfield

About Nelson Velazquez

Nelson Velazquez is an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, wearing jersey number 88 with a powerful presence at 6'0" and 190 pounds. Born on December 26, 1998, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Velazquez developed his game through raw talent and determination, forgoing college to pursue professional baseball directly. The young outfielder has made a compelling case for himself at the major league level, showcasing an impressive combination of plate discipline and pop in his bat. His recent stretch of play has been nothing short of outstanding, posting a .379 batting average along with 4 home runs and 10 RBIs over just 10 games. Velazquez represents the next wave of Puerto Rican baseball talent, and his dynamic skill set continues to make him an exciting piece of the Cardinals' outfield puzzle.

Updated: Mar 22, 2026

Career Info

Team

Cardinals

League

MLB

Born

1998-12-26

Birthplace

Carolina, Puerto Rico

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Nelson Velazquez Career Stats by Season

Hitting


2026 Preseason	15	42	8	15	1	0		10	7	4
2025 Preseason	10	20	2	3	1	0		0	4	5

Pitching


2026 Preseason	15	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2025 Preseason	10	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Nelson Velazquez – Stats

Nelson Velazquez Career Stats by Season

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