Former Brewers first base coach Dave Nelson, whose contract was not renewed after last season, will rejoin the club as TV analyst on the pre- and post-game shows and work as Manager of Alumni Relations, the Brewers announced today.

"With over 40 years of experience as a player, coach and broadcaster, Dave is a perfect fit for this new position," Schlesinger said in a statement. "He has great knowledge of this organization, which gives him the tools to provide a unique perspective as an analyst and continue to develop our interaction with the Brewers alumni."

In his role as television analyst, Nelson will serve as an analyst for pre- and post-game shows for home games televised by FSN North. His work in building a Brewers Alumni Association will include hosting periodic events for former players, involving them in community and team activities and developing a recurring publication to be sent to all alumni. Nelson will also work with the Brewers Community Relations Department to enhance the Brewers Speakers Bureau in fulfilling requests for speakers at events throughout southeast Wisconsin.

"I am ecstatic about coming back to the Brewers," Nelson said in a statement. "When the opportunity first presented itself, I thought it was an outstanding position because I have a special affinity for the Brewers organization and the city of Milwaukee. This role will be both challenging and exciting, and I am looking forward to beginning this new experience."

Nelson worked two seasons as an analyst for Cleveland (1998-'99), two for the Cubs (1988-'89) and one year with Kansas City (1979).