He started the season's first game as Seattle's center fielder and leadoff hitter, coming to the plate four times with two walks and one stolen base. Although he continued to start for the Mariners, Nixon did not get his first hit until the season's fifth game, a run-scoring double off Les Straker.
He began the season's first game as Seattle's center fielder and leadoff hitter, appearing at bat four times with two walks and one stolen base. Although he continued to start for the Mariners, Nixon did not get his first hit until the fifth game of the season, a run-scoring double off Les Straker.