Maximo Nelson (born April 21, 1982) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. Nelson played for Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball from 2008 to 2012.Maximo Nelson Minor, Winter, Japanese & Mexican Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com
Career Nelson signed with the New York Yankees in October 2000 under the false name Willy Pie and a birthdate that made himself nearly two years younger than he actually was. After the deception was revealed he had trouble obtaining a visa and stayed in the Dominican Republic from 2001 to 2003. In 2004 he posted a 6-3 win–loss record of the GCL Yankees. Nelson was subsequently deported and banned from reentering the United States after being involved in a marriage-for-visa scam. Nelson played for the Modi'in Miracle of the Israel Baseball League. In 2008, Nelson signed with Chunichi Dragons.
Personal life Nelson is of Haitian descent.
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