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Minors: Jacob Nix strikes out 3 in debut

The Padres drafted right-hander Jacob Nix in the third round. / Larry Goren/Four Seam Images/AP

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The Padres drafted right-hander Jacob Nix in the third round. — Larry Goren/Four Seam Images/AP

It took two years, two contract and too much negotiation – but Jacob Nix is finally a professional.

Nix, the Padres’ third-round draft pick this season, allowed one walk and struck out the side in his minor league debut as the Padres' Arizona Rookie League team claimed a 3-2 victory on Tuesday.