Trot Nixon

MLB right fielder[17]

What is Trot Nixon known for?

Christopher Trotman "Trot" Nixon, born on April 11, 1974 in Durham, North Carolina, is recognized as a prominent American former professional baseball right fielder. He is most notable for his career in Major League Baseball (MLB) which spanned from 1996 through 2008, with his primary tenure at the Boston Red Sox from 1996 through 2006. Over this period, Nixon became a fan favorite due to his spirited and passionate style of play, which even prompted the popular term "Boston Dirt Dogs". He was part of the Red Sox team that emerged victorious in the 2004 World Series. Nixon also had brief stints with the Cleveland Indians in 2007 and the New York Mets in 2008.

Nixon was born and raised in North Carolina. He attended New Hanover High School in Wilmington, North Carolina where he was named the State Player of the Year in both football and baseball during his senior year. Nixon was particularly impressive in baseball, with a .512 batting average, 12 home runs, a state-record 56 RBI, and a remarkable 12–0 record with a 0.40 ERA over 40 innings as a pitcher.

He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the first round of the 1993 Major League Baseball Draft as the seventh pick overall. Nixon's MLB debut took place on September 21, 1996, for the Boston Red Sox, and his last MLB appearance was on June 28, 2008, for the New York Mets. He enjoyed a fruitful career with an impressive batting average of .274, 137 home runs, and 555 runs batted in.

In his post-player career, Nixon now serves as a co-host/analyst for a high school football highlight show called "The 5th Quarter," aired on WWAY-TV in his hometown, Wilmington, North Carolina. It's worth noting that despite his accomplishments in baseball, Nixon's heart remains dedicated to nurturing and promoting sports at a grassroots level.

For more of Nixon's career stats, feel free to visit the Baseball Reference page.