Laynce Nix
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2013)
Laynce Nix was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2013 for 5 teams, including the Texas Rangers, a span of 11 seasons. In 758 career games, he hit .240 with 460 hits, 69 home runs, and 249 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-07-10
- Last Game
- 2013-08-03
Full name: Laynce Michael Nix
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 758 | 1,915 | 235 | 460 | 110 | 11 | 69 | 249 | 9 | 122 | 534 | .240 | .286 | .417 | .703 | -1,242 |
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 .703 vs. league average .744 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .255 | .264 (-3%) | .332 (-13%) | .422 (+4%) | .754 (-3%) | -152.5 |
| 2004 | TEX | AL | 115 | 371 | 58 | 92 | 20 | 4 | 14 | 46 | 1 | 23 | 113 | .248 | .266 (-7%) | .335 (-12%) | .427 (+2%) | .762 (-4%) | -379.6 |
| 2005 | TEX | AL | 63 | 229 | 28 | 55 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 32 | 2 | 9 | 45 | .240 | .264 (-9%) | .330 (-19%) | .418 (-5%) | .749 (-11%) | -511.1 |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 9 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | .094 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 10 | 35 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | .229 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 10 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | 10 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 116 | 309 | 42 | 74 | 26 | 1 | 15 | 46 | 0 | 22 | 81 | .239 | .262 (-9%) | .332 (-13%) | .417 (+14%) | .750 (+2%) | -31.9 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 97 | 165 | 16 | 48 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 39 | .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 | .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 | .246 | .254 (-4%) | .318 (-1%) | .405 (+2%) | .724 (avg) | -2.0 |
| 2013 | PHI | NL | 81 | 128 | 11 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 44 | .180 | .253 (-29%) | .317 (-28%) | .396 (-35%) | .714 (-32%) | -644.8 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 758 | 1,915 | 235 | 460 | 110 | 11 | 69 | 249 | 9 | 122 | 534 | .240 | — | — | — | — | -1,242 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (758 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 382 | 926 | 112 | 217 | 37 | 129 | .234 |
| Away | 376 | 989 | 123 | 243 | 32 | 120 | .246 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-03 | PHI | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-08-02 | PHI | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-08-01 | PHI | SFG | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-07-31 | PHI | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-07-28 | PHI | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-07-27 | PHI | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013-07-26 | PHI | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-07-25 | PHI | STL | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-07-24 | PHI | STL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-07-23 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 27 |
| Left Field | 223 |
| Center Field | 233 |
| Right Field | 101 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
Laynce Nix's recorded salaries total $4,235,260 over 6 seasons, 2004 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nix's career ran from 2003 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 5 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | PHI | NL | $1,350,000 |
| 2012 | PHI | NL | $1,150,000 |
| 2011 | WAS | NL | $700,000 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | $390,000 |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | $345,260 |
| 2004 | TEX | AL | $300,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $4,235,260 | ||
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Laynce Nix: the record in brief
The profile opens with Laynce Nix's first major league game on July 10, 2003; the last one listed came on August 3, 2013. Nix played for the Texas Rangers (2003 to 2006), the Milwaukee Brewers (2006 through 2008), the Cincinnati Reds (2009 to 2010), the Washington Nationals (2011), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2012 through 2013). Born on October 30, 1980, in Houston, TX, USA, Nix is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw left-handed. Size on record: 220 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Nix's full given name, per the bio, is Laynce Michael Nix.
Nix's career batting table shows 758 games, 1,915 at bats and 460 hits, a .240 average, plus 69 homers and 249 runs batted in. Nix's career OPS of .703 combines a .286 on-base mark with .417 slugging. Measured against the leagues Nix played in, the .240 career average compares with a .262 league average over the same seasons, 8.2% below the league. 2011 was Nix's biggest home run year, with 16. No season topped the 92 hits of 2004. The RBI column peaks at 46 in 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions about Laynce Nix
- What years did Laynce Nix play?
- Laynce Nix played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2013.
- Was Laynce Nix a pitcher?
- No. Laynce Nix was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Laynce Nix hit?
- Laynce Nix hit 69 career home runs with 460 hits.
- What teams did Laynce Nix play for?
- Laynce Nix played for 5 teams: the Texas Rangers (2003–2006), the Milwaukee Brewers (2006–2008), the Cincinnati Reds (2009–2010), the Washington Nationals (2011), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2012–2013).
- What were Laynce Nix's career stats?
- In 758 games, Laynce Nix had 460 hits, 69 home runs, 249 RBI, 235 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .240 batting average.
- How much did Laynce Nix earn in his career?
- Laynce Nix's recorded salaries total $4,235,260 over 6 seasons, 2004 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nix's career ran from 2003 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 5 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
- What was Laynce Nix's salary?
- Laynce Nix's last recorded salary was $1,350,000, in 2013. His highest recorded salary was $1,350,000, in 2013, and his lowest was $300,000, in 2004. The Salary History table lists each season from 2004 to 2013.
- What position did Laynce Nix play?
- Laynce Nix played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Laynce Nix and how much did he weigh?
- Laynce Nix was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Laynce Nix hit each season?
- Laynce Nix's home runs by season: 8 in 2003, 14 in 2004, 6 in 2005, 1 in 2006, 0 in 2007, 0 in 2008, 15 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 16 in 2011, 3 in 2012, and 2 in 2013. His most in one season was 16, in 2011.
- What was Laynce Nix's career batting average?
- Laynce Nix batted .240 over his career, with 460 hits in 1,915 at bats.
- How many RBI did Laynce Nix have?
- Laynce Nix drove in 249 runs in his career.
- Is Laynce Nix in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Laynce Nix has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.