Nelson Prada
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Nelson Prada
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 200 lb.
- Born February 22, 1976
Nelson Prada played in the Minnesota Twins organization from 1995 to 1998, hitting .247 in 135 games. In 1995, he batted .269/~.296/.346 as the most-used catcher in a rotation of three backstops for the GCL Twins. In 1996, Prada produced at a .243/~.273/.375 clip in increased action for the GCL Twins. During 1997, Nelson backed up Chad Moeller on the Fort Wayne Wizards. Prada played 29 games and hit .245/~.267/.388. In 1998, the 22-year-old was with the Fort Myers Miracle, backing up Moeller and Matt LeCroy. In 41 games, he hit .241/~.262/.308.
He was a coach for the GCL Twins in 2004 and has managed that club since 2005.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | GCL Twins | Gulf Coast League | 28-26 | 4th (t) | Minnesota Twins | |
| 2006 | GCL Twins | Gulf Coast League | 26-27 | 7th | Minnesota Twins | |
| 2007 | GCL Twins | Gulf Coast League | 37-19 | 3rd | Minnesota Twins | Lost in 1st round |
| 2008 | Beloit Snappers | Midwest League | 71-67 | 8th | Minnesota Twins |
