Al Nixon

Born: 4/11/1886 in Atlantic City, NJ, USA

Died: 11/9/1960 in Opelousas, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-04 | Final Game: 1928-06-06

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Albert Richard Nixon

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Biography

Al Nixon, born in 1886, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who made an impact during the 1915 to 1928 seasons. Playing primarily in the early 20th century, Nixon's career unfolded during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Over his career, he participated in 422 games, achieving a respectable batting average of .277. His offensive contributions included 372 hits and 118 RBIs, along with 7 home runs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs for his teams. Nixon was also known for his speed on the base paths, amassing 19 stolen bases throughout his career. While he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his steady performance and consistency made him a reliable player during his time in the league. Al Nixon's legacy as a skilled position player reflects the evolving nature of baseball in the early 20th century, where players began to embrace more dynamic styles of play. He played his final game on June 6, 1928, leaving behind a career that demonstrated both talent and determination on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
422	1345	180	372	60	13	7	118	19	66	77	0.277	0.314	0.356	0.670	-2452.2

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.670 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 5.7% 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
1915	BRO	NL	14	26	3	6	1	0	0	2	1	2	4	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	BRO	NL	1	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	BRO	NL	6	11	1	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.455	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	BSN	NL	55	138	25	33	6	3	1	9	3	7	11	0.239	.286 (-16%)	.344 (-18%)	.395 (-12%)	.739 (-15%)	-408.5
1922	BSN	NL	86	318	35	84	14	4	2	22	6	9	19	0.264	.285 (-7%)	.345 (-18%)	.397 (-11%)	.743 (-14%)	-956.6
1923	BSN	NL	88	321	53	88	12	4	0	19	2	24	14	0.274	.282 (-3%)	.344 (-3%)	.390 (-14%)	.734 (-9%)	-495.4
1926	PHI	NL	93	311	38	91	18	2	4	41	5	13	20	0.293	.279 (+5%)	.345 (-7%)	.390 (+3%)	.735 (-1%)	-168.2
1927	PHI	NL	54	154	18	48	7	0	0	18	1	5	5	0.312	.282 (+11%)	.344 (-3%)	.392 (-9%)	.736 (-6%)	-181.7
1928	PHI	NL	25	64	7	15	2	0	0	7	1	6	4	0.234	.280 (-17%)	.342 (-12%)	.395 (-33%)	.737 (-23%)	-241.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	373	0	879	36	19	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1915	BRO	OF	14	11	1	0	1
1916	BRO	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1918	BRO	OF	4	6	0	0	0
1921	BSN	OF	43	92	4	2	1
1922	BSN	OF	79	189	6	5	0
1923	BSN	OF	80	214	14	3	4
1926	PHI	OF	88	206	7	5	3
1927	PHI	OF	44	121	3	4	0
1928	PHI	OF	20	40	1	0	0