Ryne Nelson is a professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Born on February 1, 1998, in Henderson, Nevada, he stands 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 184 pounds. Nelson played college baseball at the University of Oregon, where he led the Pac-12 Conference in strikeouts during his senior year. He was selected by the Diamondbacks in the second round of the 2019 MLB Draft.
In his MLB debut on September 5, 2022, Nelson pitched for the Diamondbacks. On March 30, 2025, he achieved a rare feat by recording an RBI single in a game against the Chicago Cubs, becoming the first pitcher other than Shohei Ohtani to do so since the implementation of the universal designated hitter rule. This hit contributed to a decisive eight-run rally, leading to a 10-6 victory.
Nelson is married to Kaitlyn Nelson, who has publicly celebrated his recent achievements. He maintains an active presence on Instagram under the handle @ry_nelly29.