Donell Nixon
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1990)
Donell Nixon was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1990 for the Seattle Mariners, the San Francisco Giants, and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 4 seasons. In 208 career games, he hit .275 with 109 hits, 4 home runs, and 35 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-04-07
- Last Game
- 1990-07-01
Full name: Robert Donell Nixon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | 396 | 56 | 109 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 35 | 47 | 35 | 77 | .275 | .337 | .333 | .671 | -195 |
Career AVG .275 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.
Career OBP .337 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.
Career OPS .671 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 5.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 46 | 132 | 17 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 21 | 13 | 28 | .250 | .262 (-5%) | .331 (-1%) | .415 (-16%) | .746 (-10%) | -170.9 |
| 1988 | SFN | NL | 59 | 78 | 15 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 12 | .346 | .254 (+36%) | .317 (+32%) | .377 (+2%) | .695 (+16%) | 268.9 |
| 1989 | SFN | NL | 95 | 166 | 23 | 44 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 30 | .265 | .254 (+4%) | .319 (-3%) | .375 (-21%) | .694 (-13%) | -293.4 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 8 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 7 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 208 | 396 | 56 | 109 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 35 | 47 | 35 | 77 | .275 | — | — | — | — | -195 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (208 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 101 | 184 | 29 | 58 | 2 | 16 | .315 |
| Away | 107 | 212 | 27 | 51 | 2 | 19 | .241 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-01 | BAL | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-06-29 | BAL | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-06-27 | BAL | CLE | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-06-26 | BAL | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990-06-24 | BAL | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-06-23 | BAL | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-06-21 | BAL | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1990-06-20 | BAL | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989-10-01 | SFG | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-29 | SFG | SDP | W | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 52 |
| Center Field | 76 |
| Right Field | 26 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
Salary History
Donell Nixon's recorded salaries total $327,500 over 2 seasons, 1989 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nixon's career ran from 1987 to 1990. No salary is recorded for 1987 and 1988.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SFN | NL | $225,000 |
| 1989 | SFN | NL | $102,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $327,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisburg College | Louisburg | NC | 1980 |
Donell Nixon: the record in brief
According to the bio, Donell Nixon debuted on April 7, 1987 and played a final game on July 1, 1990. Nixon played for the Seattle Mariners (1987), the San Francisco Giants (1988 through 1989), and the Baltimore Orioles (1990). Born on December 31, 1961, in Evergreen, NC, USA, Nixon is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 185 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The given name on file is Robert Donell Nixon.
Nixon collected 109 hits in 396 at bats across 208 games, good for a .275 batting average; the totals also include 4 homers, 35 runs batted in, and 47 stolen bases. Nixon got on base at a .337 rate and slugged .333 (.671 OPS). Over the seasons Nixon played, league hitters batted .257; the .275 career figure is 7.0% above that. No season topped the 44 hits of 1989. Nixon stole 21 bases in 1987, the most of any season listed. In 1989, a season of regular play, Nixon hit .265 while the league hit .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Donell Nixon
- What years did Donell Nixon play?
- Donell Nixon played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1990.
- Was Donell Nixon a pitcher?
- No. Donell Nixon was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Donell Nixon hit?
- Donell Nixon hit 4 career home runs with 109 hits.
- What teams did Donell Nixon play for?
- Donell Nixon played for 3 teams: the Seattle Mariners (1987), the San Francisco Giants (1988–1989), and the Baltimore Orioles (1990).
- What were Donell Nixon's career stats?
- In 208 games, Donell Nixon had 109 hits, 4 home runs, 35 RBI, 56 runs, and 47 stolen bases, with a .275 batting average.
- How much did Donell Nixon earn in his career?
- Donell Nixon's recorded salaries total $327,500 over 2 seasons, 1989 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nixon's career ran from 1987 to 1990. No salary is recorded for 1987 and 1988.
- What was Donell Nixon's salary?
- Donell Nixon's last recorded salary was $225,000, in 1990. His highest recorded salary was $225,000, in 1990, and his lowest was $102,500, in 1989. The Salary History table lists each season from 1989 to 1990.
- What position did Donell Nixon play?
- Donell Nixon played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Donell Nixon and how much did he weigh?
- Donell Nixon was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Donell Nixon hit each season?
- Donell Nixon's home runs by season: 3 in 1987, 0 in 1988, 1 in 1989, and 0 in 1990. His most in one season was 3, in 1987.
- What was Donell Nixon's career batting average?
- Donell Nixon batted .275 over his career, with 109 hits in 396 at bats.
- How many RBI did Donell Nixon have?
- Donell Nixon drove in 35 runs in his career.
- Is Donell Nixon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Donell Nixon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.