Nyjer Morgan
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2014)
Nyjer Morgan was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2014 for 4 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 8 seasons. In 598 career games, he hit .282 with 550 hits, 12 home runs, and 136 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-09-01
- Last Game
- 2014-05-14
Full name: Nyjer Jamid Morgan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 598 | 1,953 | 288 | 550 | 74 | 27 | 12 | 136 | 120 | 145 | 352 | .282 | .343 | .366 | .708 | -864 |
Career AVG .282 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.
Career OBP .343 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.
Career SLG .366 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.
Career OPS .708 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | PIT | NL | 28 | 107 | 15 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 19 | .299 | .268 (+12%) | .335 (+7%) | .422 (+2%) | .758 (+4%) | 74.3 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | 58 | 160 | 26 | 47 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 32 | .294 | .263 (+11%) | .333 (+4%) | .416 (-10%) | .749 (-4%) | -90.9 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 71 | 278 | 39 | 77 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 27 | 18 | 29 | 49 | .277 | .262 (+6%) | .332 (+6%) | .417 (-15%) | .750 (-6%) | -210.4 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 49 | 191 | 35 | 67 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 24 | 11 | 25 | .351 | .262 (+34%) | .332 (+19%) | .417 (+4%) | .750 (+11%) | -210.4 |
| 2010 | WAS | NL | 136 | 509 | 60 | 129 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 34 | 40 | 88 | .253 | .257 (-2%) | .325 (-2%) | .402 (-22%) | .728 (-13%) | -994.6 |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | 119 | 378 | 61 | 115 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 37 | 13 | 19 | 70 | .304 | .255 (+19%) | .320 (+12%) | .399 (+5%) | .719 (+8%) | 620.1 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | 122 | 289 | 44 | 69 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 20 | 63 | .239 | .254 (-6%) | .318 (-5%) | .405 (-24%) | .724 (-16%) | -666.4 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 15 | 41 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 6 | .341 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 598 | 1,953 | 288 | 550 | 74 | 27 | 12 | 136 | 120 | 145 | 352 | .282 | — | — | — | — | -1,478 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (598 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 299 | 963 | 137 | 279 | 5 | 67 | .290 |
| Away | 299 | 990 | 151 | 271 | 7 | 69 | .274 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-14 | CLE | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-05-11 | CLE | TBR | W | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-05-07 | CLE | MIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-05-06 | CLE | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-05-05 | CLE | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-05-04 | CLE | CHW | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-04-12 | CLE | CHW | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014-04-09 | CLE | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-04-09 | CLE | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-04-08 | CLE | SDP | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 123 |
| Center Field | 395 |
| Right Field | 53 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Nyjer Morgan's recorded salaries total $4,050,500 over 5 seasons, 2008 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Morgan's career ran from 2007 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2007 and 2014.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MIL | NL | $2,350,000 |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | $471,500 |
| 2010 | WAS | NL | $426,500 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | $411,500 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | $391,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $4,050,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla | WA | 2001, 2002 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Nyjer Morgan (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Nyjer Morgan: the record in brief
According to the bio, Nyjer Morgan debuted on September 1, 2007 and played a final game on May 14, 2014. Club by club, the record runs the Pittsburgh Pirates (2007 to 2009), the Washington Nationals (2009 to 2010), the Milwaukee Brewers (2011 through 2012), and the Cleveland Indians (2014). Listed as an outfielder, Morgan threw and hit left-handed. The recorded size is 5'10" and 180 pounds. The birth record reads July 2, 1980, in San Francisco, CA, USA. Morgan's full given name, per the bio, is Nyjer Jamid Morgan.
Across 598 games at the plate, Morgan's career line reads 550 hits in 1,953 at bats for a .282 average, plus 12 homers, 136 RBI, and 120 stolen bases. Morgan's career OPS of .708 combines a .343 on-base mark with .366 slugging. Measured against the leagues Morgan played in, the .282 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 8.8% above the league. The hits column peaks at 129, in 2010. 2010 brought a season-best 34 stolen bases. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .304 in 2011, 19% above that year's league mark of .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nyjer Morgan
- What years did Nyjer Morgan play?
- Nyjer Morgan played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2014.
- Was Nyjer Morgan a pitcher?
- No. Nyjer Morgan was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Nyjer Morgan hit?
- Nyjer Morgan hit 12 career home runs with 550 hits.
- What teams did Nyjer Morgan play for?
- Nyjer Morgan played for 4 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (2007–2009), the Washington Nationals (2009–2010), the Milwaukee Brewers (2011–2012), and the Cleveland Indians (2014).
- What were Nyjer Morgan's career stats?
- In 598 games, Nyjer Morgan had 550 hits, 12 home runs, 136 RBI, 288 runs, and 120 stolen bases, with a .282 batting average.
- How much did Nyjer Morgan earn in his career?
- Nyjer Morgan's recorded salaries total $4,050,500 over 5 seasons, 2008 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Morgan's career ran from 2007 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2007 and 2014.
- What was Nyjer Morgan's salary?
- Nyjer Morgan's last recorded salary was $2,350,000, in 2012. His highest recorded salary was $2,350,000, in 2012, and his lowest was $391,000, in 2008. The Salary History table lists each season from 2008 to 2012.
- What position did Nyjer Morgan play?
- Nyjer Morgan played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Nyjer Morgan and how much did he weigh?
- Nyjer Morgan was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Nyjer Morgan hit each season?
- Nyjer Morgan's home runs by season: 1 in 2007, 0 in 2008, 3 in 2009, 0 in 2010, 4 in 2011, 3 in 2012, and 1 in 2014. His most in one season was 4, in 2011.
- What was Nyjer Morgan's career batting average?
- Nyjer Morgan batted .282 over his career, with 550 hits in 1,953 at bats.
- How many RBI did Nyjer Morgan have?
- Nyjer Morgan drove in 136 runs in his career.
- Is Nyjer Morgan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Nyjer Morgan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.