Nelson Rood

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Nelson Wiley Rood

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 170 lb.
• School Florida Southern College

• Born June 15, 1960 in West Palm Beach, FL USA

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Shortstop Nelson Rood was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 13th round of the 1983 amateur draft. He played in the minor leagues from 1983-1990 , playing exclusively at AAA after 1985. He never hit for much power, with 3 career home runs.

Rood managed the AZL Giants in 1991 and was a coach for the Clinton Giants in 1992.

Rood later scouted for the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

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