Christopher Trotman "Trot" Nixon (born April 11, 1974 in Durham, North Carolina) is an outfielder for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball. He is best known as a member of the Boston Red Sox from 1996–2006. He was drafted by the Sox in the 1st round of the 1993 amateur draft, and was the 7th pick overall. He bats and throws left-handed. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The position of the right fielder A right fielder, abbreviated RF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in right field (e. ... is the 101st day of the year (102nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... September 21 is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively. ... In baseball statistics, a run batted in (RBI) is given to a batter for each run scored as the result of a batters plate appearance. ... Mark McGwire swinging for the fences. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Old Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 5, 14, 18, 19, 21, 42, 455 Name Cleveland Indians (1915–present) Cleveland Naps (1905-1914) Cleveland Bronchos (1902-1904) Cleveland Blues (1901) Ballpark Jacobs Field (1994–present) Cleveland Stadium (1932-1993)* a. ... is the 101st day of the year (102nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Nickname: Location in North Carolina Country United States State North Carolina County Durham County Government  - Mayor Bill Bell Area  - City  94. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... Austin Kearns, an outfielder, catches a fly ball. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 5, 14, 18, 19, 21, 42, 455 Name Cleveland Indians (1915–present) Cleveland Naps (1905-1914) Cleveland Bronchos (1902-1904) Cleveland Blues (1901) Ballpark Jacobs Field (1994–present) Cleveland Stadium (1932-1993)* a. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Old Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... See also: 1992 in sports, other events of 1993, 1994 in sports and the list of years in sports. // Athletics February 11 - Irina Privalova sets a new womens 60m indoors world record August 13 - August 22 - World Championships held in Stuttgart Auto Racing Stock car racing: Dale Jarrett won... People who are left-handed are more dextrous with their left hand than with their right hand: they will probably also use their left hand for tasks such as personal care, cooking, and so on. ...

Following the 2006 season, Boston decided not to offer Nixon salary arbitration due to his notable bouts with injuries and declining offensive numbers. [1] On January 19, 2007, he signed a 1-year, $3-million deal with the Indians. January 19 is the 19th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

High school career

Nixon attended New Hanover High School in Wilmington, North Carolina, and as a senior, he was named the State Player of the Year in both football and baseball. In football, as a senior, he broke school passing records held by former National Football League quarterbacks Sonny Jurgensen and Roman Gabriel. In baseball, as a senior, he was named Baseball America Magazine’s High School Player of the Year, named the State Player of the Year, and helped lead his team to the State 4A title, and he finished his impressive senior season with a .512 batting average, 12 home runs and a state-record 56 RBIs, and pitched 40 innings with a 12 win-0 loss record and a 0.40 ERA record. Wilmington is a city in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. ... The National Football League (NFL) is the largest and most prestigious professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ... Christian Adolph Sonny Jurgensen III (born August 23, 1934) is a famed American football quarterback. ... Roman Ildonzo Gabriel, Jr. ...

Career highlights

On May 28, 2000, he belted a two-run home run in the top of the ninth at Yankee Stadium in a duel between then-teammate Pedro Martinez and ex-Red Sox pitcher Roger Clemens that was won 2-0 by the Red Sox. May 28 is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Pedro Martinez warming up in right field of Fenway Park before a game, June 22, 2004. ... William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962, in Dayton, Ohio), nicknamed The Rocket, is a starting pitcher for the New York Yankees, and is one of the preeminent Major League baseball pitchers of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. ...

Trot had a career-best year in 2003 when he batted .306 with 24 doubles and 28 home runs. In game 3 of the AL Division Series, Nixon was called from the bench as a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the 11th. With the Red Sox facing elimination, Nixon lined a two-run homer over the center field wall for a 3-1 Boston victory. The following are the events of the year 2003 that happened world-wide throughout the sport of baseball. ... In baseball, a double is the act of a batter safely reaching second base by striking the ball and getting to second before being made out, without the benefit of a fielders misplay (see error) or another runner being put out on a fielders choice. ... In baseball, a home run is a base hit in which the batter is able to circle all the bases, ending at home plate and scoring a run, with no errors on the play that result in the batter achieving extra bases. ...

During the 2004 Red Sox season, Nixon was unavailable for several months due to a herniated disc and a tight thigh muscle. Upon his return, he generally worked as the starting right fielder throughout the regular and post-season. In the deciding game of the 2004 World Series, Nixon laced a two-out, two-run double off the right field wall at Busch Stadium in St. Louis in the top of the third inning to give Boston a 3-0 lead. Those were the last runs scored by either team in that game as the Red Sox swept the Cardinals for the team's first World Series title in 86 years. For the series, Nixon batted .357 and drove in three runs. The following are the baseball events of the year 2004 throughout the world. ... Categories: Medicine stubs | Orthopedics ... The position of the right fielder A right fielder, abbreviated RF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in right field (e. ... Dates October 23, 2004–October 27, 2004 MVP Manny Ramírez (Boston) Television network Fox Announcers Joe Buck and Tim McCarver Umpires Ed Montague (Crew Chief), Dale Scott, Brian Gorman, Chuck Meriwether, Gerry Davis, Charlie Reliford The 2004 World Series represented the 100th time two modern Major League Baseball teams... Busch Memorial Stadium, or Busch Stadium (also referred to as Busch Stadium II) was the home of the St. ...

A 2004 Boston Red Sox World Series Ring. Ring courtesy of Red Sox Vice-Chairman Les Otten

He also endeared himself to Sox fans by briefly wearing a mohawk hairstyle, one of the many unconventional and bizarre hairstyles sported by the Red Sox over the course of the 2004 season. Image File history File linksMetadata WorldSeriesRing. ... Image File history File linksMetadata WorldSeriesRing. ... Les Otten is currently Vice-Chairman and Partner of the Boston Red Sox Organization, but he is probably best known for his career in the skiing industry. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Trot Nixon is considered the inspiration for the expression "Boston Dirt Dogs". The signature is that of a "scrapper", a player who hustles and isn't afraid to get dirty to win a game. Origin A nickname given to certain baseball players who are considered scrappy or blue-colar. ...

Loved by Boston's fans, Nixon is known for an extremely volatile temper and steadfast dedication to his teammates. 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. Most players don't go even to the ballparks when they are officially on disabled lists. When teammate Gabe Kapler (who often acted as Nixon's right field replacement) hit a long fly ball off of the Green Monster, the umpires ruled it a double. Nixon leapt off the bench and argued with such passion that Kapler's hit had been a home run (television replays confirmed that the hit had landed above the home run line, and thus should have been ruled a two-run homer) that he was ejected from the game—a rare feat for a player on the disabled list. Gabriel Stefan (Gabe) Kapler (born August 31, 1975, Hollywood, California) is a retired backup outfielder, who played portions of 9 seasons in Major League Baseball with the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies, and Texas Rangers. ... The Green Monster in 2006, showing the manual scoreboard and Green Monster seating, and more recent additions, including charity advertisements along the top, billboards above the Green Monster seating, and the American League East standings. ...

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. Knowing Nixon might be playing his final game with the Sox, the fans delivered a grateful ovation to Nixon as he ran off the field. Said Nixon, when asked if it was difficult playing what may have been his last game for the Red Sox: is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Terry Jon Tito Francona (born April 22, 1959, in Aberdeen, South Dakota) is a Major League Baseball manager. ... David Matthew Murphy (born October 18, 1981, in Houston, Texas[1]) is an American professional baseball player. ...

There were a couple of times — my first at-bat and coming out of the game. It really was, because this is the only organization I’ve ever known. There was definitely a couple of times out there that I did want to break down. I really did care about this organization. I did care about this town. I think this town has been unbelievable for my family and me. Absolutely unbelievable. I think there’s a lot of guys in this organization who feel the same way.

– Trot Nixon, The Patriot Ledger

Following the 2006 season, Nixon was not offered salary arbitration by the Red Sox as the team pursued and eventually signed free agent J.D. Drew, coupled with the fact that Boston had a fourth outfielder, Wily Mo Peña, on the roster.[2] On January 19, 2007, Nixon signed a one year, $3 million dollar contract with the Cleveland Indians. Instead of going with the number seven, which he wore during his entire career in Boston, Nixon has already chosen to wear number 33 for Cleveland in 2007; the decision was made in part by his son Chase, who chose the number based on the fact that Nixon will turn 33 years of age in April. David Jonathan Drew (born November 20, 1975 in Valdosta, Georgia, USA) is a Major League Baseball centerfielder, commonly known as J.D. Drew is a left-handed batting outfielder who began his major league career in 1998 with the St. ... Wily Modesto Wily Mo Peña (b. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 5, 14, 18, 19, 21, 42, 455 Name Cleveland Indians (1915–present) Cleveland Naps (1905-1914) Cleveland Bronchos (1902-1904) Cleveland Blues (1901) Ballpark Jacobs Field (1994–present) Cleveland Stadium (1932-1993)* a. ...

Trot's Higher Power: 'When my time's up, I want to be with God … it's important for people to know that he's No. 1 in my life.' "A lot of guys say, 'I want to play five years and retire.' I was one of those guys,' Nixon said. 'I'm going to play until God doesn't allow me to play again." Nixon isn't shy about his faith. He says religion has been ingrained since he was knee-high, but he wasn't always so open. One question about the importance of faith yielded a nearly six-minute answer. Nixon rededicated himself to Christianity when he reached the big leagues, and he says religion and fatherhood have grounded him. "When my time's up, I want to be with God," he said. "I don't want to stand around and be someone who's lost. That's what I believe, and I know there's a lot of belief systems out there, but … it's important for people to know that he's No. 1 in my life." There are a lot of people out there that may believe in God, but they're like, 'Oh, well.' I used to be like that. You put money on a pedestal, your job on a pedestal, your car. You're worshiping that, and then once those things are gone, you're empty. Winning the World Series, I put that on a pedestal. We won one, and then it's over. All the games, all the rah-rah-rah stuff was over, and you put that on a pedestal. You achieve it, and that's it."

– 3.8.07, excerpted from Neil Amato's story, in the Wilmington Star

Scouting Report

While he has proven fragile in his time with the Red Sox, when he's healthy Trot is a decent major league right fielder. He has historically hit right-handed pitching very well, particularly during his peak seasons, but has never shown any kind of consistent ability to hit left-handers. However, he has started to hit lefties a bit better over the past two years. He is an excellent fastball hitter and had 25–30 home run power in his prime seasons; between 1999, his rookie season, and 2004, Nixon never slugged lower than .461 in any season. His power has tailed off since 2004. At his best, Trot was capable of hitting .300 with 25 home runs, 85 RBI, and a .385 OBP in a full healthy season with Boston. Despite his declining power numbers, Nixon retains a keen eye at the plate and the ability to get on base, which still makes him somewhat useful at the plate.

On defense, he plays a great right field and is better than he may first appear. Despite average speed, he gets to a lot of balls by taking great routes and getting a good read off the bat. His throwing arm isn't fantastic but is definitely suitable for right. He could be used as a left fielder or designated hitter to keep his body in better shape since he appears to always be banged up. At this point in his career he is not a threat on the basepaths.

Stats

Family

Trot has a wife, Kathryn, and two sons: Chase, born September 11, 2001, and Luke,was born October 1, 2004. Trot was flying back to Boston to be at Chase's birth when all air traffic was halted due to the September 11 Attacks. September 11 is the 254th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (255th in leap years). ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A sequential look at United Flight 175 crashing into the south tower of the World Trade Center The September 11, 2001 attacks (often referred to as 9/11—pronounced nine eleven or nine one one) consisted of a series of coordinated terrorist[1] suicide attacks upon the United States, predominantly...

See also

• Top 500 home run hitters of all time

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External links

• Trot Nixon Video News Clips
• Baseball-Reference.com - Major league career statistics and analysis
• Page at Baseball Library
• Trot Nixon at ESPN.com
• Connection Magazine