Laynce Nix
| Laynce Nix | |
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| Philadelphia Phillies – No. 19 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: October 30, 1980 Houston, Texas |
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| Bats: Left | Throws: Left |
| MLB debut | |
| July 10, 2003 for the Texas Rangers | |
| Career statistics (through May 1, 2013) |
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| Batting average | .245 |
| Home runs | 69 |
| Runs batted in | 248 |
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Laynce Michael Nix (born October 30, 1980) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies. Nix has played three outfield positions and first base, but plays most of his games in left field. His younger brother is Jayson Nix, a utility player for the New York Yankees. Nix's wife Brooke is a former cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys.
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Career [edit]
High school [edit]
Nix attended Midland High School in Midland, Texas, where he played both football and baseball. In addition to starting at quarterback for the football team, Nix was named to the All-Permian Basin Baseball Team before graduating in 2000.
Texas Rangers [edit]
Nix was selected in the fourth round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft by the Texas Rangers. He made his debut on July 10, 2003, in a game against the Minnesota Twins. In that game, he recorded his first major league hit, and also scored a run.
Through 2005, Nix hit 28 home runs with 108 RBI. His 2005 season was cut short when he elected to have surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
After a slow start in 2006 and the return of Gary Matthews, Jr. from injury, Nix was optioned to the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate, the Oklahoma RedHawks.
Milwaukee Brewers [edit]
On July 28, 2006, Nix was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers along with Francisco Cordero, Kevin Mench, and Julian Cordero for Carlos Lee and Nelson Cruz.
Hampered by an injury, Nix spent most of 2007 with Milwaukee's Triple-A Nashville Sounds. He was a September call-up, but went hitless in ten games with the Brewers. In December, Nix cleared waivers and was reassigned to Nashville, where he spent the entire 2008 season.
Cincinnati Reds [edit]
In December 2008, Nix signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.[1] On November 9, 2010 the Reds released him.
Washington Nationals [edit]
On February 3, 2011 Nix signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. He also received a spring training invite along with his contract. Despite hitting a career high 16 home runs, he became a free agent following the season.[2]
Philadelphia Phillies [edit]
On December 4, 2011 Nix signed a two-year, $2.5 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.[3]
References [edit]
- ^ Carrie Muskat (2008-12-15). "Reds agree to contract with Nix". MLB.com. Retrieved 2008-12-17.
- ^ Bollinger, Rhett (2011-02-03). "Nats, Nix agree on Minor League deal". MLB.com. Retrieved 2011-02-04.
- ^ http://www.phillies101.com/2011/12/04/philadelphia-phillies-agree-to-deal-with-laynce-nix
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