| Nelson Briles | |
|---|---|
 Briles in 1965 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 5, 1943 Dorris, California, U.S. | |
| Died: February 13, 2005 (aged 61) Orlando, Florida, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 19, 1965, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 13, 1978, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 129–112 |
| Earned run average | 3.44 |
| Strikeouts | 1,163 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Managerial record at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Nelson Kelley Briles (August 5, 1943 – February 13, 2005) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. A hard thrower whose best pitch was a slider, he exhibited excellent control. Briles batted and threw right-handed. He was a starting pitcher on World Series champions with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1967 and Pittsburgh Pirates in 1971.