Otis Nixon Stats & Facts
Otis Nixon Essentials Positions: Bats: B Throws: R Height: 74 Weight: 180 Born: Friday, January 09, 1959 in Evergreen, NC USA Died: in , Debut: 9/9/1983 Last Game: 10/3/1999 Full Name: Otis Junior Nixon
Carl Crawford steals his sixth base of the game to become the fourth major leaguer to accomplish the feat
In the eighth inning of the Rays’ 5-3 victory over Boston, Carl Crawford steals his sixth base of the game to become the fourth major leaguer to accomplish the feat. The 27 year-old perennial American League stolen base champ joins Eddie Collins (twice 1912 – A’s ), Otis Nixon (Braves – 1991), and Eric Young (Rockies – 1996) as the only players to pilfer a half dozen bags in a contest since 1900.
The Rangers trade Jose Canseco to the Red Sox for outfielder Otis Nixon and infielder Luis Ortiz.
The Rangers trade Jose Canseco (.282, 31, 90) to the Red Sox for outfielder Otis Nixon and infielder Luis Ortiz.
The Braves defeat the Pirates, 1 – 0, despite getting only one hit. The one safety is a 2nd-inning homer by OF David Justice off Danny Jackson. Charlie Leibrandt goes eight innings for the win.
The Braves defeat the Pirates, 1 – 0, despite getting only one hit. The one safety is a 2nd-inning homer by OF David Justice off Danny Jackson. Charlie Leibrandt goes eight innings for the win.
Tom Glavine ejection after throwing at Dale Murphy
June 19, 1991 Atlanta Braves pitcher Tom Glavine is ejected after throwing four pitches torwards former teammate and current Philadelphia Phillie Dale Murphy. This was part of the events that happened on June 4 1991 when Otis Nixon was hit by a pitch and a brawl and suspensions erupted. Nixon came to the plate in…
Otis Nixon sets a National League record and ties the major league mark by stealing six bases against the Montreal Expos
On June 16, 1991, At Olympic Stadium. Atlanta Braves speedster Otis Nixon sets a National League record and ties the major league mark by stealing six bases against the Montreal Expos. Nixon matches the record set by Hall of Famer Eddie Collins in 1912. Nixon also picks up three hits in Atlanta’s 7-6 loss.
Brawl breaks out on Dale Murphy Night in Atlanta
June 4, 1991 on Dale Murphy Appreciation Night at Fulton County Stadium. This was Murphy’s first trip back to Atlanta as a member of the Phillies, and the Braves were committed to making it a special moment (see the video tribute) . Dale Murphy Appreciation Night would also be remembered for a brawl that erupted…
The Yankees obtain third baseman Toby Harrah in 6 player deal
The Yankees obtain third baseman Toby Harrah and minor leaguer Rick Brown from the Indians for Dan Boitano, rookie outfielder Otis Nixon, and minor leaguer Guy Elston. The team’s new third baseman will hit just .217 in the one season he plays for the Bronx Bombers, but Nixon will go on to have a solid 17-year major league career, leaving the game in 1999 with a lifetime batting average of .270.
Dan McGann of the New York Giants collects five stolen bases in one game against the Brooklyn Superbas to set a major league record, a feat not duplicated until August 24, 1974, by Davey Lopes. Otis Nixon eventually will set a new mark with six stolen bases on June 16, 1991.
Dan McGann of the New York Giants collects five stolen bases in one game against the Brooklyn Superbas to set a major league record, a feat not duplicated until August 24, 1974, by Davey Lopes. Otis Nixon eventually will set a new mark with six stolen bases on June 16, 1991.
