Active#30LF2022–presentT-1184 all-time

Nelson Velázquez

Houston Astros

Bats / ThrowsRight / Right
Age27
Height / Weight5' 11" / 190 lb
BornDec 26, 1998 · Carolina, Puerto Rico
MLB debutMay 30, 2022
PositionOutfielder
TeamsChicago Cubs 2022–2023Kansas City Royals 2023–2024St. Louis Cardinals 2026Houston Astros 2026–present
Career home runs
37
246 games · 4 seasons
Best season
17
2023 · 2 teams
All-time HR rank
T-1184
Tied with 5 others · Next: Jordan Westburg (38), 2 to pass
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Season

Player’s Vault

6 badges earned
2Rare Air
4Legend
  • ×3Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst Jul 22, 2022 · latest May 29, 2024
  • Rare AirGameGrand slamApr 11, 2023 · SEA at CHC
  • ×2LegendGamePinch-hit homerFirst Jul 22, 2022 · latest Sep 29, 2026
  • ×3LegendGameBack-to-back homersFirst Apr 27, 2023 · latest Sep 13, 2026
  • ×10LegendGameFirst-pitch homerFirst Jul 10, 2022 · latest Jun 10, 2026
  • LegendSeasonPostseason home run2026 · 1 HR

Distance and exit-velocity badges count from 2015, when tracking began. Grand slams, walk-offs, inside-the-park, leadoff, pinch-hit, first-pitch, back-to-back, switch-hitting and ballpark badges count games from 2008 on.

Career arc

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Career

Longest of his career

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Year by year

Regular season · MLB
SeasonTeamGPAHRRBIAVGOBPSLGOPSAB/HR
20262 teams52113618.188.257.406.66316.8
2024Kansas City Royals64230827.200.274.366.64025.6
20232 teams531791734.235.302.586.8889.5
2022Chicago Cubs77206626.205.286.373.65930.8
Career24672837105.208.282.429.71117.6

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Nelson Velázquez home run facts
How many career home runs does Nelson Velázquez have?

Nelson Velázquez has 37 career MLB home runs as of Nov 3, 2026, tied for 1184th on the all-time list. He has played 4 seasons since debuting on May 30, 2022.

Where does Nelson Velázquez rank on the all-time home run list?

Tied for 1184th in MLB history with 37. Next: Jordan Westburg (38), 2 to pass.

What was Nelson Velázquez’s best home run season?

His most home runs in a season is 17, in 2023 with the 2 teams, when he posted a .888 OPS.

How many home runs did Nelson Velázquez hit in 2026?

6 home runs in 52 games in 2026, with a .188 average and 18 RBI.

What was Nelson Velázquez’s longest home run of 2026?

444 feet on Jun 30, 2026 against Atlanta Braves, off the bat at 107.8 mph on a cutter.

When was Nelson Velázquez’s most recent home run?

Sep 29, 2026 against the Chicago White Sox, a 388-foot shot off Sean Newcomb.

What teams has Nelson Velázquez played for?

Chicago Cubs (2022–2023); Kansas City Royals (2023–2024); St. Louis Cardinals (2026); Houston Astros (2026–present).

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