Jayson Nix, 2B, Colorado Rockies

Way too early for planning trips just yet. Much depends on who gets assigned where. Depending on my budget I may have to stick to just the Midwest. Someday I would love to take something like a 14-day driving trip to the east and south but circumstances have to be right for that.

one of the few hits he got last year...

Here is the scouting report I wrote on Nix in my newsletter last July 21st, after seeing him play three games for Tulsa against El Paso.

Jayson Nix, 2B, Tulsa  

One of the bigger disappointments in the minors this year, hitting just .214/.298/.359, having major problems adjusting to Double-A pitching in his first shot at the level. Although his strikeout rate isn't bad (68 in 82 games), it was obvious that he needs some major adjustments in his mental approach. He was consistently behind in the count, swung at pitches outside the strike zone, and looked like he was trying to pull everything. He did hit one big home run, but he also produced several medium-depth fly balls. On the positive side, he is only 21, and his defense at second base looked quite good. I think he will turn it around.