Trot Nixon is one of the famous Baseball Player, who was born on the memorable day of April 11 in the year 1974. Hailing from the vibrant city of North Carolina, Trot Nixon is a proud citizen of United States.
Right fielder with a patient approach and solid power known for his years with the Boston Red Sox and his contributions to their 2004 World Series championship.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Trot Nixon continues to be an inspiration for many.
Personal Information
Details about Trot Nixon
Popular As:
Trot Nixon
First Name:
Trot
Last Name:
Nixon
Gender:
Male
Birthday:
April 11
Birth Year:
1974
Age:
49-years
Education:
New Hanover High School
Career
He attended New Hanover High School in North Carolina and played baseball and football.
He joined the Cleveland Indians in 2007.
Family
His oldest son Chase was born September 11, 2001, the day of the terrorist attacks. All-Star shortstop Nomar Garciaparra was his teammate on the Red Sox.
Trot Nixon Timeline
1993
Nixon was drafted by the Red Sox in the 1st round of the 1993 Major League Baseball Draft, and was the seventh pick overall.
1994
He split the 1994-1998 seasons between several A, AA, and AAA minor league teams, with two brief stints with the Red Sox on the major league level in 1996 and 1998.
1996
He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1996 through 2008, primarily with the Boston Red Sox from 1996 through 2006, with whom he was a fan favorite for his scrappy play and won the 2004 World Series, ending the Curse of the Bambino.
1999
Nixon's first full season in the majors was in 1999, when he played in 124 games and hit .270 with 15 home runs and 52 RBIs.
2000
After a decent 2000 season, Nixon produced career highs (at the time) during the 2001 season with a .280 batting average, 27 home runs, and 88 RBIs.
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2001
Nixon is married to his wife, Kathryn, with whom he has two sons, Chase (born September 11, 2001) and Luke (born October 1, 2004).
2002
The 2002 season was also a good one for Nixon: he posted career bests in doubles (36) and RBIs (94).
2003
Nixon had the best year of his career in 2003, batting .306 with 28 home runs and 87 RBIs.
2004
During the 2004 season, Nixon was unavailable for several months due to a herniated disc and a tight thigh muscle.
2005
In August 2005, while officially on the disabled list, Nixon remained in uniform and in the dugout with the rest of the team during the game.
2006
On October 1, 2006, with two outs in the fifth inning of the final game of the season, manager Terry Francona replaced Nixon in right field with rookie David Murphy.
2007
His career wound down with limited appearances for the Cleveland Indians in 2007 and the New York Mets in 2008.
2008
In February 2008, he signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Arizona Diamondbacks and was subsequently sent to their Triple-A affiliate the Tucson Sidewinders.
2009
After his release from the Brewers in March 2009, Nixon retired from baseball.
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2010
In 2010, Red Sox manager Terry Francona compared rookie Red Sox outfielder Ryan Kalish's intensity and aggressiveness to Nixon's.
2018
In October 2018, Nixon threw out the ceremonial first pitch of the American League Division Series to Dustin Pedroia, and collected donations outside of Fenway Park for Hurricane Florence victims.