Laynce Nix

Born: 10/30/1980 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-07-10 | Final Game: 2013-08-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Laynce Michael Nix

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Biography

Laynce Nix was a professional baseball player born in 1980, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2013. Primarily serving as a position player, Nix played in a total of 758 games throughout his career. He was known for his powerful left-handed swing, which contributed to his 69 home runs and 249 RBIs, establishing him as a reliable bat in the lineup. With a career batting average of .240, Nix showcased the ability to contribute offensively, particularly in clutch situations. Nix's playing style was characterized by his versatility and speed, as evidenced by his 9 stolen bases. He played for several teams during his career, including the Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Philadelphia Phillies, navigating through an era marked by offensive output and the evolution of player roles in the game. His contributions to his teams were significant, as he often filled in as a key player, providing depth and power off the bench. After retiring in 2013, Nix left behind a legacy as a solid contributor during his tenure in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
758	1915	235	460	110	11	69	249	9	122	534	0.240	0.286	0.417	0.703	-1501.3

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.703 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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
2003	TEX	AL	53	184	25	47	10	0	8	30	3	9	53	0.255	.264 (-3%)	.332 (-13%)	.422 (+4%)	.754 (-3%)	-167.5
2004	TEX	AL	115	371	58	92	20	4	14	46	1	23	113	0.248	.266 (-7%)	.335 (-12%)	.427 (+2%)	.762 (-4%)	-460.5
2005	TEX	AL	63	229	28	55	12	3	6	32	2	9	45	0.240	.264 (-9%)	.330 (-19%)	.418 (-5%)	.749 (-11%)	-570.7
2006	TEX	AL	9	32	1	3	1	0	0	4	0	0	17	0.094	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	MIL	NL	10	35	2	8	1	0	1	6	0	0	11	0.229	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	MIL	NL	10	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	MIL	NL	10	12	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	CIN	NL	116	309	42	74	26	1	15	46	0	22	81	0.239	.262 (-9%)	.332 (-13%)	.417 (+14%)	.750 (+2%)	-38.8
2010	CIN	NL	97	165	16	48	11	2	4	18	0	15	39	0.291	.257 (+13%)	.325 (+8%)	.402 (+13%)	.728 (+10%)	315.5
2011	WAS	NL	124	324	38	81	15	1	16	44	2	23	82	0.250	.255 (-2%)	.320 (-7%)	.399 (+13%)	.719 (+4%)	164.3
2012	PHI	NL	70	114	13	28	10	0	3	16	0	12	42	0.246	.254 (-4%)	.318 (-1%)	.405 (+2%)	.724 (avg)	-2.2
2013	PHI	NL	81	128	11	23	4	0	2	7	1	8	44	0.180	.253 (-29%)	.317 (-28%)	.396 (-35%)	.714 (-32%)	-741.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2010	NLDS1	CIN	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	27	17	136	10	2	15
OF	533	435	964	22	14	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2003	TEX	OF	52	47	130	1	5	0
2004	TEX	OF	114	100	225	4	1	1
2005	TEX	OF	61	60	160	3	2	1
2006	TEX	OF	9	9	21	2	0	2
2006	MIL	OF	9	9	20	0	0	0
2007	MIL	OF	5	0	1	0	0	0
2008	MIL	OF	2	1	4	0	0	0
2009	CIN	OF	85	70	141	2	2	2
2010	CIN	OF	55	31	61	3	0	2
2011	WAS	1B	9	6	44	4	0	5
2011	WAS	OF	85	71	122	7	2	3
2012	PHI	1B	10	10	68	6	2	8
2012	PHI	OF	29	16	32	0	1	0
2013	PHI	1B	8	1	24	0	0	2
2013	PHI	OF	27	21	47	0	1	0