Russ Nixon
Born: 2/19/1935 in Cleves, OH, USA
Died: 11/9/2016 in Las Vegas, NV, USA
MLB Debut: 1957-04-20 | Final Game: 1968-09-16
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Russell Eugene Nixon
Biography
Russ Nixon was a professional baseball player born in 1935, whose career spanned from 1957 to 1968. A versatile position player, Nixon played in a total of 906 games, making significant contributions to the teams he represented during a transformative era in Major League Baseball. Known for his solid batting skills, he finished his career with 670 hits and a respectable batting average of .268. Over the course of his time in the league, Nixon demonstrated his ability to drive in runs, accumulating 266 RBIs and hitting 27 home runs.
Nixon's playing style was characterized by his consistent hitting and reliability at the plate, making him a valuable asset to his teams. He played during a time when baseball was evolving, with changes in player demographics and the introduction of more diverse talent, which enriched the game. Although he did not record any stolen bases, his overall contributions to the sport were marked by his ability to perform in critical situations. Russ Nixon remains a noted figure in baseball history, respected for his dedication and the impact he had on the teams he played for.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 906 | 2504 | 215 | 670 | 115 | 19 | 27 | 266 | 0 | 154 | 279 | 0.268 | 0.310 | 0.361 | 0.671 | -2222.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CLE | AL | 62 | 185 | 15 | 52 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0.281 | -137.8 |
| 1958 | CLE | AL | 113 | 376 | 42 | 113 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 46 | 0 | 13 | 38 | 0.301 | 292.3 |
| 1959 | CLE | AL | 82 | 258 | 23 | 62 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 15 | 28 | 0.240 | -903.0 |
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 80 | 272 | 24 | 81 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 0 | 13 | 23 | 0.298 | 291.8 |
| 1960 | CLE | AL | 25 | 82 | 6 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0.244 | 291.8 |
| 1961 | BOS | AL | 87 | 242 | 24 | 70 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 19 | 0.289 | -232.8 |
| 1962 | BOS | AL | 65 | 151 | 11 | 42 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0.278 | -165.4 |
| 1963 | BOS | AL | 98 | 287 | 27 | 77 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 22 | 32 | 0.268 | 276.8 |
| 1964 | BOS | AL | 81 | 163 | 10 | 38 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 29 | 0.233 | -399.0 |
| 1965 | BOS | AL | 59 | 137 | 11 | 37 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 0.270 | -259.9 |
| 1966 | MIN | AL | 51 | 96 | 5 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0.260 | -146.1 |
| 1967 | MIN | AL | 74 | 170 | 16 | 40 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 18 | 29 | 0.235 | -244.6 |
| 1968 | BOS | AL | 29 | 85 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0.153 | -476.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 722 | 611 | 3708 | 238 | 47 | 31 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CLE | C | 57 | 45 | 268 | 31 | 5 | 5 |
| 1958 | CLE | C | 101 | 93 | 499 | 31 | 5 | 4 |
| 1959 | CLE | C | 74 | 68 | 374 | 31 | 6 | 8 |
| 1960 | BOS | C | 74 | 67 | 354 | 26 | 5 | 3 |
| 1960 | CLE | C | 25 | 21 | 134 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 1961 | BOS | C | 66 | 59 | 330 | 24 | 9 | 2 |
| 1962 | BOS | C | 38 | 33 | 201 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963 | BOS | C | 76 | 72 | 483 | 22 | 4 | 1 |
| 1964 | BOS | C | 45 | 41 | 273 | 11 | 3 | 3 |
| 1965 | BOS | C | 38 | 30 | 200 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| 1966 | MIN | C | 32 | 18 | 137 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | MIN | C | 69 | 41 | 308 | 26 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | BOS | C | 27 | 23 | 147 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 721 |