Nelmerson Angela
Nelmerson Xavier Mariano Silvano Angela is a Curaçaoan professional baseball pitcher for the HCAW of the Honkbal Hoofdklasse.
Career
New York Mets
On May 25, 2015, Angela signed with the New York Mets as an international free agent. He spent his first affiliated season with the Dominican Summer League Mets, where he was 2-1 with a 2.70 ERA and 14 strikeouts in innings pitched out of the bullpen across eight outings. In 2016, Angela returned to the DSL Mets and compiled a 3-0 record, 1.88 ERA, 37 strikeouts, two saves, and a 0.89 WHIP in 14 games.In 2017, Angels once again returned to the DSL Mets, going 2-0 with a 1.90 ERA and 21 strikeouts in ten games. Angela was named to the Netherlands national baseball team for the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
Angela returned to the DSL Mets for a fourth consecutive season in 2018. In 16 relief appearances for the team, he compiled a 3-1 record and 2.37 ERA with 33 strikeouts and one save across innings pitched. Angela was released by the Mets organization on September 4, 2018.
Silicon Storks
Angela signed with the Silicon Storks of the Honkbal Hoofdklasse prior to the 2021 season, following three seasons of inactivity. In 14 appearances for the team, Angela compiled a 3-6 record and 4.75 ERA with 58 strikeouts across innings pitched.Amsterdam Pirates
On December 3, 2021, Angela signed with the Amsterdam Pirates of the Honkbal Hoofdklasse. In 14 appearances for Amsterdam, he logged a 6-1 record and 2.53 ERA with 61 strikeouts over innings of work.Angela pitched in 17 games for the Pirates during the 2023 campaign, registering a 7-4 record and 1.99 ERA with 54 strikeouts across innings pitched. With Amsterdam, Angela won the 2023 Holland Series.
In 2024, Angela made 15 appearances for Amsterdam, where he compiled a 4-3 record and 2.12 ERA with 48 strikeouts across innings pitched. On November 18, 2024, it was announced that Angela would not return to the Pirates in 2025.