Nick Swisher
Born: 11/25/1980 in Columbus, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 2004-09-03 | Final Game: 2015-10-02
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Nicholas Thomas Swisher
Biography
Nick Swisher, born in 1980, was a dynamic position player known for his power and versatility during his career in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2015. Swisher played in a total of 1,527 games, amassing 1,338 hits, 245 home runs, and 803 RBIs, while maintaining a career batting average of .249. His ability to combine on-field production with a charismatic personality made him a fan favorite, and he earned an All-Star selection during his tenure.
Primarily recognized for his offensive contributions, Swisher showcased his power-hitting capabilities throughout his career, particularly during his time with the New York Yankees, where he became a key figure in their 2009 World Series championship team. He also demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 13 stolen bases. Swisher's playing style, characterized by an aggressive approach at the plate and a strong work ethic, left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball in the 2000s. Following his retirement, he remained a beloved figure in the sport, known for his infectious enthusiasm and dedication to the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1527 | 5369 | 805 | 1338 | 307 | 11 | 245 | 803 | 13 | 817 | 1373 | 0.249 | 0.351 | 0.447 | 0.799 | 10844.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | OAK | AL | 20 | 60 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 0.250 | 21.1 |
| 2005 | OAK | AL | 131 | 462 | 66 | 109 | 32 | 1 | 21 | 74 | 0 | 55 | 110 | 0.236 | 226.7 |
| 2006 | OAK | AL | 157 | 556 | 106 | 141 | 24 | 2 | 35 | 95 | 1 | 97 | 152 | 0.254 | 1741.0 |
| 2007 | OAK | AL | 150 | 539 | 84 | 141 | 36 | 1 | 22 | 78 | 3 | 100 | 131 | 0.262 | 1457.2 |
| 2008 | CHW | AL | 153 | 497 | 86 | 109 | 21 | 1 | 24 | 69 | 3 | 82 | 135 | 0.219 | 25.8 |
| 2009 | NYY | AL | 150 | 498 | 84 | 124 | 35 | 1 | 29 | 82 | 0 | 97 | 126 | 0.249 | 1813.7 |
| 2010 | NYY | AL | 150 | 566 | 91 | 163 | 33 | 3 | 29 | 89 | 1 | 58 | 139 | 0.288 | 2242.6 |
| 2011 | NYY | AL | 150 | 526 | 81 | 137 | 30 | 0 | 23 | 85 | 2 | 95 | 125 | 0.260 | 1824.5 |
| 2012 | NYY | AL | 148 | 537 | 75 | 146 | 36 | 0 | 24 | 93 | 2 | 77 | 141 | 0.272 | 1863.2 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 145 | 549 | 74 | 135 | 27 | 2 | 22 | 63 | 1 | 77 | 138 | 0.246 | 899.6 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 97 | 360 | 33 | 75 | 20 | 0 | 8 | 42 | 0 | 36 | 111 | 0.208 | -887.7 |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 46 | 118 | 8 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 27 | 30 | 0.195 | 0.5 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | 30 | 101 | 6 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 24 | 0.198 | 0.5 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 158 | 16 | 26 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 48 | 0.165 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ALWC | CLE | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2012 | ALCS | NYA | 3 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.250 |
| 2012 | ALDS1 | NYA | 5 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0.111 |
| 2011 | ALDS1 | NYA | 5 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.211 |
| 2010 | ALCS | NYA | 6 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0.091 |
| 2010 | ALDS2 | NYA | 3 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 |
| 2009 | WS | NYA | 5 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0.133 |
| 2009 | ALDS1 | NYA | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.083 |
| 2009 | ALCS | NYA | 6 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.150 |
| 2008 | ALDS2 | CHA | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.250 |
| 2006 | ALDS2 | OAK | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.300 |
| 2006 | ALCS | OAK | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.100 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 483 | 385 | 3321 | 267 | 31 | 312 |
| OF | 997 | 965 | 1931 | 45 | 31 | 9 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | OAK | 1B | 3 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | OAK | OF | 16 | 14 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | OAK | 1B | 21 | 13 | 109 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2005 | OAK | OF | 121 | 115 | 196 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | OAK | 1B | 90 | 80 | 666 | 42 | 5 | 56 |
| 2006 | OAK | OF | 80 | 71 | 174 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 | OAK | 1B | 44 | 39 | 391 | 25 | 3 | 31 |
| 2007 | OAK | OF | 105 | 103 | 246 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | CHA | 1B | 71 | 47 | 447 | 32 | 2 | 52 |
| 2008 | CHA | OF | 97 | 96 | 194 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | NYA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | NYA | 1B | 20 | 10 | 89 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| 2009 | NYA | OF | 134 | 130 | 249 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010 | NYA | 1B | 6 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | NYA | OF | 134 | 131 | 265 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 | NYA | 1B | 11 | 3 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | NYA | OF | 141 | 140 | 273 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | NYA | 1B | 41 | 27 | 255 | 18 | 3 | 23 |
| 2012 | NYA | OF | 109 | 107 | 214 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | CLE | 1B | 112 | 101 | 812 | 88 | 8 | 70 |
| 2013 | CLE | OF | 27 | 26 | 41 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | CLE | 1B | 52 | 52 | 400 | 39 | 9 | 42 |
| 2014 | CLE | OF | 6 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | ATL | 1B | 12 | 10 | 85 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| 2015 | ATL | OF | 26 | 25 | 48 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | CLE | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 483 |
| Left Field | 144 |
| Center Field | 132 |
| Right Field | 749 |
| Designated Hitter | 121 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bob Feller Act of Valor Award - MLB Player |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CLE | AL | $15,000,000 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | $15,000,000 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | $11,000,000 |
| 2012 | NYA | AL | $10,250,000 |
| 2011 | NYA | AL | $9,100,000 |
| 2010 | NYA | AL | $6,850,000 |
| 2009 | NYA | AL | $5,400,000 |
| 2008 | CHA | AL | $3,600,000 |
| 2007 | OAK | AL | $400,000 |
| 2006 | OAK | AL | $335,000 |
| 2005 | OAK | AL | $316,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $77,251,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | Columbus | OH | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 6th | 6.0 | 140 | 0 |