Jayson Nix

Born: 8/26/1982 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-04-01 | Final Game: 2014-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jayson Truitt Edward Nix

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Biography

Jayson Nix was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2014. Born in 1982, Nix made his mark in the league during an era characterized by a blend of power hitting and defensive versatility. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 466 games, amassing 277 hits and 38 home runs, while driving in 130 runs. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 36 bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. Nix was recognized for his adaptability, playing multiple infield positions throughout his career. Despite a batting average of .212, he demonstrated moments of power and clutch hitting that made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His career spanned a transformative time in baseball, where the game increasingly emphasized athleticism and specialized roles, allowing players like Nix to carve out successful careers through versatility and hard work. Retiring after the 2014 season, he left a legacy of determination and resilience, representing the journey of many players who navigated the ups and downs of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
466	1305	143	277	55	2	38	130	36	108	371	0.212	0.282	0.345	0.627	-2448.6

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.627 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2008	COL	NL	22	56	2	7	2	0	0	2	1	7	17	0.125	.263 (-53%)	.333 (-30%)	.416 (-61%)	.749 (-47%)	-442.6
2009	CHW	AL	94	255	36	57	11	0	12	32	10	28	64	0.224	.262 (-15%)	.332 (-8%)	.417 (-2%)	.750 (-5%)	-233.1
2010	CHW	AL	24	49	3	8	1	0	1	5	0	7	12	0.163	—	—	—	—	-230.6
2010	CLE	AL	78	282	29	66	14	0	13	29	1	13	75	0.234	.257 (-9%)	.325 (-13%)	.402 (+5%)	.728 (-3%)	-230.6
2011	TOR	AL	46	136	15	23	5	1	4	16	4	12	42	0.169	.255 (-34%)	.320 (-24%)	.399 (-23%)	.719 (-23%)	-558.2
2012	NYY	AL	74	177	24	43	13	0	4	18	6	14	53	0.243	.254 (-5%)	.318 (-4%)	.405 (-5%)	.724 (-5%)	-148.4
2013	NYY	AL	87	267	32	63	9	1	3	24	13	24	80	0.236	.253 (-7%)	.317 (-3%)	.396 (-22%)	.714 (-13%)	-598.5
2014	PHI	NL	18	39	1	6	0	0	1	2	0	2	18	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
2014	PIT	NL	16	36	1	4	0	0	0	1	1	1	4	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
2014	KCR	AL	7	8	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	6	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	11	0	2	1	0	0	0	1	3	0.182

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	H	2B	BB	SO	AVG
2014	ALWC	KCA	1	1	0	0	0	1	0.000
2014	WS	KCA	2	2	0	0	0	1	0.000
2012	ALCS	NYA	4	4	0	0	1	1	0.000
2012	ALDS1	NYA	2	4	2	1	0	0	0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	3	0	0	0
2B	133	108	203	339	9	78
3B	198	161	125	319	25	31
OF	24	16	29	1	1	0
SS	89	71	109	217	12	47

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	COL	2B	20	15	27	61	0	9
2009	CHA	2B	52	48	81	137	6	34
2009	CHA	3B	12	8	2	20	1	2
2009	CHA	OF	7	4	11	0	0	0
2009	CHA	SS	15	12	19	39	6	10
2010	CHA	2B	3	1	5	2	0	0
2010	CHA	3B	16	12	8	17	5	2
2010	CHA	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0
2010	CHA	SS	2	0	2	1	0	0
2010	CLE	2B	25	24	53	80	0	21
2010	CLE	3B	40	39	34	64	11	4
2010	CLE	OF	2	2	2	1	0	0
2011	TOR	2B	4	2	4	6	0	1
2011	TOR	3B	41	40	32	83	3	8
2011	TOR	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2012	NYA	2B	13	11	16	24	0	4
2012	NYA	3B	29	17	15	39	2	6
2012	NYA	OF	11	9	11	0	1	0
2012	NYA	SS	18	15	24	34	1	8
2013	NYA	2B	4	0	3	6	0	3
2013	NYA	3B	41	33	24	66	3	8
2013	NYA	SS	48	41	58	133	4	26
2014	PHI	2B	2	0	0	2	1	0
2014	PHI	3B	9	7	8	16	0	0
2014	PHI	SS	4	3	4	9	1	3
2014	PIT	2B	10	7	14	21	2	6
2014	PIT	3B	6	3	1	12	0	1
2014	PIT	OF	2	0	2	0	0	0
2014	KCA	1B	1	0	3	0	0	0
2014	KCA	3B	4	2	1	2	0	0
2014	KCA	SS	2	0	2	1	0	0