A few facts about new Toronto Blue Jays Jayson Nix.
1st round (supplemental) draft pick in 2001 by the Rockies. Signed to a $925,000 bonus
Minor league free agent after six seasons in Rockies organization
Signed with White Sox in 2008
Waived, signed by Indians in June 2010
Acquired for Cash by Jays, March 29th 2011
Current 28 years old with 1.046 years of MLB service time
Ranked 94th best prospect in baseball (2004 BA)
Hit 46 doubles in 2003 at High A
Stole 114 bases in minors (vs 43 CS)
Lead Texas League (AA) in putouts & assists as 2B in 2004
Lead PCL (AAA) in putouts & assits in as 2B in 2006
Played for Team USA in 2007 Baseball World Cup
Played for Team USA in 2008 Olympics
Hit HR off of Pedro Lazo during Olympics
Brother Laynce Nix (OF) plays with the Washington Nationals
Has hit 26 HR in 642 MLB At-Bats
Hits 1 HR per 19 AB vs lefties in MLB
Has played 2B, SS, 3B, RF & LF at MLB Level
Majority of time spent at 2B (100 gm) and 3B (68 gm)
Most similar batter according to Baseball-Reference is the Rays utility-man/2B Sean Rodriquez
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