The deal became official on January 3, 2013. [8] He was an All-Big Ten selection as a first baseman as a sophomore in 2001, after hitting .322 with 56 RBI and a league-leading 15 home runs. After the birth of my second child, I’ve decided to take a step back and spend the rest of this season with my wife and two daughters. "We feel like Michael Bourn fits us better than Chris Johnson right now," said Hart, who gained his third baseman of the future last week by acquiring Hector Olivera from the Dodgers. Drafted by the A's in the 2002 MLB draft, Swisher made his MLB debut with the Athletics in 2004, and played for the team through 2007. Regardless of his role, the Braves view him as someone who could be a valuable mentor to Mallex Smith, the club's center fielder of the future, during Spring Training next year. Nick Swisher contract details, salary breakdowns, payroll salaries, bonuses, career earnings, market value, transactions and statistics. The 2014 season marked a difficult one for Swisher, as injuries had caused him to post career lows in batting average (.208), games played (97) and home runs (8). Nicholas Thompson Swisher (born November 25, 1980) is an American former professional baseball outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). Not too long ago, Nick Swisher was a member of the Chicago White Sox. Nick Swisher, , , stats and ... Swisher now has three home runs in 11 games with the Braves--he had two in 30 games with the Indians prior to the trade. [35] Swisher was a contestant in the 2010 All-Star Final Vote from July 4 to 8. [17], Following his rookie season, Swisher improved in most offensive categories. [10], Swisher made his professional debut with the Vancouver Canadians of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League in 2002,[11] before he was promoted to the Visalia Oaks of the Class A-Advanced California League. Outfielder Nick Swisher has been on a steep decline the past two seasons and now has been released by the Atlanta Braves after being acquired last season in a trade … I've played with a lot of great teammates and I had a lot of great coaches. "But there's no hard feelings. Though Swisher debuted with the Athletics in 2004, he qualified as a rookie in 2005, as he had less than 130 at-bats during the 2004 season. [32], On April 13, 2009, in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Swisher pitched one inning in relief, allowing one hit and one walk before retiring the next three batters in a row, including a strikeout against Gabe Kapler in his first pitching appearance in the major leagues. But the Braves had reached a point where they were willing to jump at any opportunity to rid themselves of the contract Johnson signed during the early portion of the 2014 season, when Frank Wren was still the club's general manager. Thus with the cash exchanged, this deal is essentially a wash for the Braves from a financial perspective. [28][29] Due to the perceived logjam, many teams reportedly pursued Swisher,[30][31] but the Yankees opted to keep him as a reserve outfielder and first baseman. Featured Columnist November 18, 2014 Comments. Though there is still a chance the Braves could strike a deal over the next five … On November 13, 2008, Swisher and minor league pitcher Kanekoa Texeira were traded to the New York Yankees for utility man Wilson Betemit and minor league pitchers Jeffrey Marquez and Jhonny Núñez. The Braves traded Johnson to the Indians in exchange for Swisher, Bourn and cash considerations. He earned All-Big Ten honors as an outfielder in 2002, after batting .348 with 10 home runs and 52 RBI. On August 20, the Indians announced that Swisher would have arthroscopic surgery on both of his knees, ending his season. He was a switch hitter who threw left-handed, and played for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves. The opportunity finally arose this week, when the Indians agreed to provide $10 million to help offset the costs of Swisher and Bourn. He won the 2009 World Series with the Yankees against the Philadelphia Phillies and was an All-Star in 2010. In 2011, Swisher was moved down in the lineup to allow Curtis Granderson to hit second behind Derek Jeter and spent the majority of the season hitting sixth behind Robinson Canó. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Nick Swisher arrived in Cleveland just after the flip of the calendar to 2013. After he spent one year with the White Sox in 2008, the Yankees acquired him prior to the start of the 2009 campaign. [48] He announced his retirement on February 17, 2017,[49] and became an analyst for Fox. The Dodgers are shopping Ethier, and could be a suitor for Nick Swisher if they complete a trade, Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News reports (on Twitter). Johnson nearly won the National League batting title in 2013, when he hit a career-best .321, but he has batted just .257 with a .630 OPS since the start of last season. During the 2008 ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays, Swisher had a hit and 2 walks. The unattractive contracts allowed each player to pass through waivers and thus be eligible to be traded beyond the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline. Career: 245 HR, .249 BA, 803 RBI, RF/1B, AllStar, Yankees/Athletics/... 2004-2015, b:B/t:L, born in OH 1980, Swish He then went to live with his grandparents in Parkersburg, West Virginia, who raised him during his teenage years. He got his only championship title as the Yankees eventually won the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies in 6 games. [2] His mother was of part Italian descent; her grandfather immigrated to the Buffalo, New York area from the town of Oliveri, in Sicily. Cafardo reported that with acquisition of Brandon Moss, the tribe would like to move on from Swisher and that they are looking for possible trade partners. The 12-song album features guest appearances from Bernie Williams and Barry Zito. [15], Swisher made his MLB debut in 2004 for the Athletics, playing in 20 games. Nick Swisher: -0.2 WAR over his last 272 games Michael Bourn: 2.1 WAR over his last 331 games Chris Johnson: 2.3 WAR over his last 354 games. The contract reportedly included a fifth year vesting option worth $14 million, making the total contract worth $70 million. The veteran outfielder could see some time in both left field and center field for the rest of this season. [61] The album peaked at #3 on the chart of iTunes Children's Albums.[62]. Swisher went 3-for-5 with a home run and tying his career high of five RBIs. His fielding percentage ranked 2nd among all American League Right Fielders with a .996 behind Baltimore's Nick Markakis. But that's a big if, he was horrible in Chicago. The Braves traded Johnson to the Indians in exchange for Swisher, Bourn and cash considerations. I've had a lot of fun [in Atlanta], but it's time to move on. [38] Although Swisher was usually hitting in the bottom third of the lineup, he was moved into the #2 slot in the lineup after Nick Johnson went down with an injury and served as a buffer for the middle of the Yankees lineup. Swisher's father, Steve Swisher, played 509 games in the major leagues with the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and San Diego Padres from 1974 through 1982. [44] Swisher batted .195 in 46 games for the Braves. 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Bourn batted .246 and stole 13 bases in 96 games for the Indians this year. "They've been around winners and they play the game the right way. Video: Top Prospects: Mallex Smith, OF, Braves. With Nick Swisher‘s contract up after this season, the Yankees will have to sign someone to replace him or make a trade in the off-season. Although Swisher's totals dipped a bit from his 2010 career year, he still managed to hit .260 and was one of four Yankees with at least 20 home runs (after Granderson, Teixeira, and Cano) and finished fourth on the team with 85 RBIs. Nick Swisher and A.J. Nick Swisher was born on November 25, 1980 in Columbus, Ohio, USA as Nicholas Thompson Swisher. "[25] Swisher finished the 2008 regular season with a .219 batting average, 24 home runs, and 69 RBI. Swisher is the son of former MLB catcher Steve Swisher, who played for various National League baseball clubs in the 1970s and 1980s. [5], Swisher attended Parkersburg High School[6] where he was a three-sport star, playing football and baseball, while lettering in basketball. Despite his career low stats in the regular season, Swisher was included in the postseason roster for the White Sox. This included multiple articles that pertained to his early MLB playing experiences, as well as the MLB Draft of 2002.[19]. "Now that I've got that behind me, I'm just really looking forward to the future.". The 34-year-old former All-Star underwent arthroscopic surgery on both knees last year and has played just 30 Major League games this season. [27] At the end of spring training, manager Joe Girardi announced that Xavier Nady would be starting in right field while Swisher would be a bench player. Video: Johnson reacts to being traded to the Indians, "Yeah, there's a little bit [of a relief]," Johnson said after the trade. Nick Swisher, Self: How I Met Your Mother. [7] Playing for the Ohio State Buckeyes baseball team in the Big Ten Conference, Swisher was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2000, after hitting .299 with 10 home runs and 48 runs batted in (RBI). On May 5, Swisher was activated from the disabled list and played almost exclusively at DH for Cleveland before he was placed on the 15-day disabled list with left knee inflammation on June 14. A power hitter with excellent plate discipline, Swisher hit at least 20 home runs in each of nine consecutive seasons from 2005 to 2013, and reached 75 bases on balls on seven occasions in that span. The Yankees opted not to promote Swisher to the major leagues, in spite of injuries suffered by Mark Teixeira, Dustin Ackley, and Chris Parmelee. [45] On March 28, 2016, the Braves released Swisher, despite owing him $15 million for the 2016 season.[46]. Due to a .128 batting average in the 2009 postseason, Swisher worked with hitting coach Kevin Long to reinvent his swing for the 2010 season. [3][4] Swisher's parents divorced when he was 11 years old. The White Sox would eventually lose the division series against the Rays in 4 games. The switch-hitting former All-Star could also provide the bench with a much-needed power threat if his knees cooperate. In a book whose key theme is the gulf between orthodox baseball thinking and the new sabermetric-influenced system being implemented by Billy Beane, Swisher was notable as one of the few examples of a player who traditional scouts and Beane could agree upon. Swisher got 3 hits and an RBI during the series as the Oakland A's performed a 3-game sweep against the Twins to advance to the ALCS. However, the Yankees signed Mark Teixeira later in the offseason, who took the starting role. Any and all of the Yankees prospects that even have a chance to contribute in the near future won’t arrive until the 2014 season unless something accelerates their development significantly. [36] Additionally, Swisher participated in the Home Run Derby. Johnson is owed approximately $19 million through the end of the 2017 season. Swisher was traded on January 3, 2008 to the Chicago White Sox for minor leaguers Ryan Sweeney, Gio González, and Fautino de los Santos as part of what Athletics general manager Billy Beane termed a "rebuilding effort". Nick Swisher @NickSwisher. Though this was essentially a swap of bad contracts, Atlanta's president of baseball operations John Hart believes his club has gained some value via the addition of these two highly respected veterans who are attempting to prove they have something left in the tank. Swisher was born in Columbus, Ohio, but grew up in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Now that they have reached an agreement with Kelly Johnson, there is even less reason to believe they will still be carrying Swisher on their roster when the regular season begins. Retaining his rookie status for 2005,[a] Swisher hit 21 home runs and recorded 74 RBI in 131 games for the 2005 Athletics. Nick Swisher: What's His Trade Market? The Atlanta Braves reacquired outfielder Michael Bourn in a trade Friday with Cleveland, also landing outfielder Nick Swisher while dealing third baseman Chris Johnson to the Indians. In 2011, Swisher guest starred as himself on two episodes of his wife's sitcom, Better with You. [37] Swisher finished the season with a career-high .288 batting average and 29 home runs. Swisher has batted .206 with a .597 OPS while battling multiple knee injuries since the start of the 2014 season. A percentage of the proceeds was to be donated to "Swish's Wishes", a charity started by Swisher for children who are facing health crises. ", Video: Hart discusses swapping Johnson for Bourn and Swisher. Michael Bourn arrived less than two months later.. Just five days later, Swisher became the starting right fielder after Nady went on the disabled list due to an elbow injury. Ex-Buckeye Nick Swisher Is Becoming a Fan Favorite. In 2000, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League. 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"It's been a rough year and a half for me, just health-wise and the whole thing," Swisher said. On April 9, 2009, in a game against the Baltimore Orioles, Swisher started for the first time as a Yankee in right field, replacing Xavier Nady who was playing DH to give Hideki Matsui a rest. [33] He was the first Yankee position player to pitch since Wade Boggs in 1997 and the first Yankee to homer and pitch in the same game since Lindy McDaniel did it in Detroit on September 28, 1972.[34]. [42] On June 19, 2014, after going 0–4 at the plate with three strike outs, and with two outs and two strikes, Swisher hit a walk-off grand slam against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim propelling the Indians to a 5–3 win in ten innings. Nicholas Thompson Swisher[1] (born November 25, 1980) is an American former professional baseball outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). Earlier in the plate appearance, Padilla (who had hit Swisher the prior year) threw two inside pitches with the apparent intention of hitting Swisher. I'm grateful for a lot of things that have happened here. Swisher hit his first postseason home run in the 2009 World Series. The first episode aired February 16 and the second aired February 23. That season, he led all minor league baseball players with 103 walks. However, the veteran corner infielder has hit .369 with a .904 OPS in 176 at-bats against left-handed pitchers during that same span. Who know who'll do better in this, but right now I give the edge to the Yankees if Swisher can find his game again. Under the new collective bargaining agreement, the Yankees received a compensatory pick because the Indians signed Swisher but it was not the Indians' pick. On November 9, 2012, Swisher declined a $13.3 million one-year qualifying offer from the Yankees, making him a free agent. "I think with the addition of these two players, we're getting winning players with good makeups," Hart said. Swisher made his postseason debut as the Oakland A's took on the Minnesota Twins in the 2006 ALDS. All of the songs recorded on the album are cover songs that were selected by Swisher. Swisher and Bourn are owed a combined $29 million next year. He finished 6th in the American League Rookie of the Year voting. I think these guys will fit what we're doing. [5], In August 2009, People reported that Swisher was dating actress JoAnna Garcia. He was a switch hitter who threw left-handed, and played for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves. But at the same time, they know he's not the same kind of player he was when he played in Atlanta during the 2011 and '12 seasons. We offer recommendations from 35+ fantasy baseball experts! "Yankees acquire 1B/OF Nick Swisher and Kanekoa Texeira from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for INF Wilson Betemit and two Minor League pitchers, 11/13/2008", "Yanks feel fortunate to land Teixeira: Move delivers a convincing warning to the American League East", "Girardi: Nady leading in right-field race: Swisher now projects as reserve outfielder, first baseman", "Yankees' Right-Field Competition Ends With Nady as the Winner", "Giants, Swisher would be nice match: Yankees could be shopping outfielder after signing Teixeira", "Yankees Hearing Offers for Swisher and Nady", "Yankees OF Xavier Nady headed to disabled list, could be done for season", "MLB – New York Yankees/Tampa Bay Rays Box Score Monday April 13, 2009 – Yahoo! As for Bourn, the Braves are looking forward to bringing his positive energy and enthusiasm back to their clubhouse. Nick Swisher Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding Indians 1B Mike Chiari @ mikechiari. ATLANTA -- After spending nearly a year attempting to trade Chris Johnson, the Braves finally proved successful on Friday, when they agreed to a swap of bad contracts that brings Nick Swisher and Michael Bourn to Atlanta.. Get advice on your decision to trade Nick Swisher for Marc Krauss. Swisher finished second for the team in on-base plus slugging behind the veteran slugger Frank Thomas. [51] His website, nickswisher.net, is also dedicated to his grandmother. He later stated that he planned on getting another tattoo on his back in the same style as his existing one after the 2009 season to honor his grandfather. They assigned him to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders of the Class AAA International League. [40] He soon called a section of the stadium Brohio. Odd trade. [14], Swisher played for the Sacramento River Cats of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League for the 2004 season. Video: [email protected]: Bourn, Swisher discuss being dealt to Braves. During the 2006 regular season, Swisher compiled a .254 batting average with 35 home runs. It could be a moot point, as Nightengale hears that Rodriguez isn't willing to waive his no-trade … While Freddie Freeman is on the disabled list, Swisher will see some time at first base. Swisher released a children's music album titled "Believe" on August 9, 2011. Nick Laham/Getty Images. [24] Because of his poor offensive play White Sox manager Ozzie Guillén benched Swisher for most of September, saying publicly that "I have to put the best lineup out there to win the game ... To me, the best lineup right now is without (Swisher). [26] Swisher was acquired to be the Yankees starting first baseman. He also touches his lips and points to the sky in his grandmother's honor after he gets a hit as well as inking her initials on the bottom of his bats' knobs and kissing the letters when he comes to home plate. [13] He batted .230 in 76 games for Midland to finish the season, and then played in the Arizona Fall League for the Mesa Desert Dogs. He played in New York for four years before signing with the Cleveland Indians prior to the 2013 season. Nick Swisher. Cleveland, in turn, surrendered its highest pick outside of the top ten but that pick did not go to the Yankees, it was just skipped in the draft. Swisher lobbied for the post with a promotion commercial of him with a surf board to indicate that he would be surfing in Southern California since the game was to be hosted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. On September 16, 2007, Swisher initiated a brawl when he charged the mound after getting hit by a pitch from Texas Rangers pitcher Vicente Padilla.
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