AB 1305
AVG .212
OBP .282
SLG .345
HR 38
  • Full name Jayson Truitt Nix
  • Born 08/26/1982 in Dallas, TX
  • Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Midland
  • Debut 03/31/2008
  • Drafted in the C round (44th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2001 (signed for $925,000).
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    Nix is a better prospect than his older brother Laynce, an outfielder drafted in the fourth round by the Rangers last year. Jayson was under consideration as a supplemental first-rounder earlier this year but now projects as a second-rounder. His best tool is his bat. He has a short, quick stroke that generates surprising power for a 5-foot-11, 175-pounder. His enthusiasm is another plus. He reminds scouts of Rangers second-base prospect Jason Romano. A high school shortstop, Nix has the arm to play there as a pro but only average speed. He could wind up at second base, third base or even catcher.

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  • Rated Best Defensive 2B in the California League in 2003
  • Rated Best Defensive 2B in the South Atlantic League in 2002

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