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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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The [[Colorado Rockies]] selected Nix as a sandwich pick (44th overall) between the first and second rounds of the [[2001 Major League Baseball Draft]] as compensation for not signing their first round pick in the [[2000 Major League Baseball Draft]] ([[Matt Harrington]]). He won the [[USA Baseball]] [[USA Baseball#Player of the Year Award|Richard W. "Dick" Case Player of the Year Award]] in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web1.baseballamerica.com/draft/reese-mcguire-wins-usa-baseball-player-of-the-year-award/ |title=Reese McGuire Wins USA Baseball Player of the Year Award |work=Baseball America |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704222846/http://web1.baseballamerica.com/draft/reese-mcguire-wins-usa-baseball-player-of-the-year-award/ |archivedate=July 4, 2015 |df= }}</ref><ref name="usabaseball.com">{{cite web |url=http://web.usabaseball.com/article.jsp?ymd=20141218&content_id=104408434 |title=USA Baseball names year-end award winners |work=usabaseball.com}}</ref> |
The [[Colorado Rockies]] selected Nix as a sandwich pick (44th overall) between the first and second rounds of the [[2001 Major League Baseball Draft]] as compensation for not signing their first round pick in the [[2000 Major League Baseball Draft]] ([[Matt Harrington]]). He won the [[USA Baseball]] [[USA Baseball#Player of the Year Award|Richard W. "Dick" Case Player of the Year Award]] in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web1.baseballamerica.com/draft/reese-mcguire-wins-usa-baseball-player-of-the-year-award/ |title=Reese McGuire Wins USA Baseball Player of the Year Award |work=Baseball America |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704222846/http://web1.baseballamerica.com/draft/reese-mcguire-wins-usa-baseball-player-of-the-year-award/ |archivedate=July 4, 2015 |df= }}</ref><ref name="usabaseball.com">{{cite web |url=http://web.usabaseball.com/article.jsp?ymd=20141218&content_id=104408434 |title=USA Baseball names year-end award winners |work=usabaseball.com |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705061111/http://web.usabaseball.com/article.jsp?ymd=20141218&content_id=104408434 |archivedate=July 5, 2015 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> |
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===Colorado Rockies=== |
===Colorado Rockies=== |
Revision as of 05:44, 23 November 2017
Jayson Nix | |
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Dallas, Texas | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 1, 2008, for the Colorado Rockies | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 28, 2014, for the Kansas City Royals | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .212 |
Home runs | 38 |
Runs batted in | 130 |
Teams | |
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Medal record | ||
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Men's baseball | ||
Representing United States | ||
Olympic Games | ||
2008 Beijing | National Team | |
Baseball World Cup | ||
2007 Tianmu | National Team |
Jayson Truitt Edward Nix (born August 26, 1982) is a former American
Early life
Nix was born in
Professional career
The
Colorado Rockies
Nix began the 2008 season as the Colorado Rockies starting second baseman but over the next month, he saw his playing time diminish. On April 26, 2008, Nix was designated for assignment. He had played in 17 games and batted .111 with no home runs. On April 30 he cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A.
Nix was batting .300 with 17 home runs and 49 RBI for the Sky Sox in 2008 when his minor league season ended as a result of his being selected for the 2008 USA Olympic Baseball Team.[4]
In the team's third game at the Olympics, against Cuba, Nix hit a solo home run in the eighth inning. While leading off the eleventh inning with runners on first and second as per Olympic rules, Nix fouled a ball off his left eye. He left the game for the hospital and missed the rest of the Beijing Games. Team USA lost, 5–4, to the defending champions in eleven innings.[5]
Chicago White Sox
On October 28, 2008, Nix signed as a
On June 18, 2010, he was designated for assignment to make room for prospect infielder Dayán Viciedo.[7]
Cleveland Indians
On June 24, 2010, Nix was claimed off waivers by the
Toronto Blue Jays
On March 29, 2011, Nix was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for future cash considerations. He made his debut on April 2 against the Minnesota Twins, hitting a home run. On April 22 Nix was slid into by Rays second baseman Sean Rodriguez and left the game with a left leg injury. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list for a left leg contusion on April 23. He returned from the disabled list on May 18, playing against the Tampa Bay Rays. He was designated for assignment on July 2.[9] He became a free agent at season's end.
New York Yankees
Nix signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees on November 23, 2011.[10] He also received an invitation to spring training.
Nix was called up on May 3, 2012 by the Yankees. Nix filled in as a backup infielder for the Yankees and started several games at shortstop and third base during injuries to Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez.
Nix was the final out of the 2012 American League Championship Series popping up to first baseman Prince Fielder as the Yankees were swept and eliminated by the Detroit Tigers in 4 games.
Nix was placed on the
Philadelphia Phillies
On January 9, 2014, Nix signed a minor league deal with the
Tampa Bay Rays
On May 16, 2014, Nix signed a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. He was to report to the Triple-A Durham Bulls, and would be able to opt out of the contract if not on the major league roster by July 15.[20] Nix was released on August 1, 2014.[21]
Pittsburgh Pirates
On August 3, 2014, Nix was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[22] Nix was designated for assignment by the Pirates on August 25, 2014.[23]
Kansas City Royals
On August 28, Nix was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Royals.[24]
Baltimore Orioles
On February 17, 2015, Nix signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.[25]
Return to Philadelphia Phillies
On May 16, 2015, Nix was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations.[26] He was released on June 23.
References
- ^ "President Bush meets with US team". Retrieved August 11, 2008.
- ^ "Reese McGuire Wins USA Baseball Player of the Year Award". Baseball America. Archived from the original on July 4, 2015.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "2008 USA Baseball Olympic Team". Retrieved August 9, 2008.
- ^ "Team USA falls to Cuba, 5-4, in 11 innings". Retrieved August 15, 2008.
- ^ Renck, Troy E. (October 28, 2008). "Former Rox Nix signs with White Sox". Denver Post. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
- ^ "White Sox call up infield prospect Dayan Viciedo". Associated Press. Sporting News. June 18, 2010. Archived from the original on March 30, 2014. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Indians claim Nix off outright waivers". MLB.com. June 24, 2010. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
- ^ Links, Zach. "Blue Jays Designate Jayson Nix For Assignment". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
- ^ Sherman, Joel (November 23, 2011). "Yankees sign Nix to minor league contract". New York Post. Archived from the original on February 18, 2012. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Yankees Place Jayson Nix On DL, Sign Infielder Luis Cruz". CBS News New York. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
- ^ "New York Yankees infielder Jayson Nix breaks hand". USAToday.com. August 21, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ^ "Yankees Place Infielder Jayson Nix On The 15-Day Disabled List". CBS New York. August 22, 2013.
- ^ "Adams returns to Yanks, catcher Murphy also up". MLB.com. September 1, 2013.
- ^ Twitter / AnthonyMcCarron: The Yankees will non-tender Jayson Nix, Matt Daley and David Adams, Brian Cashman said.
- ^ Gleeman, Aaron (January 9, 2014). "Rays sign Jayson Nix". NBC Sports. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
- ^ "Phillies trade for INF Nix". Associated Press. ESPN.com. March 28, 2014. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
- ^ "Phillies Jayson Nix Outrighted To Lehigh Valley, Freddy Galvis Injured". CBS Philly. May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
- ^ Adams, Steve (May 13, 2014). "Jayson Nix Outrighted By Phillies, Elects Free Agency". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ^ Cotillo, Chris (May 16, 2014). "Rays sign Jayson Nix to minor league deal". Retrieved May 17, 2014.
- ^ "Rays: Jayson Nix released". KFFL.com. August 1, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2014.
- ^ Baer, Bill (August 3, 2014). "Pirates sign Jayson Nix to a one-year deal". Retrieved August 3, 2014.
- ^ "Pirates demote struggling rookie OF Polanco". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 25, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
- ^ McCullough, Andy (August 28, 2014). "Royals claim utility infielder Jayson Nix, activate Scott Downs from disabled list". kansascity.com. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ^ http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/02/orioles-jayson-nix-agree-to-minor-league-deal.html
- ^ Short, D.J. (May 16, 2015). "Phillies acquire Jayson Nix from Orioles". Retrieved May 16, 2015.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)