Nick Swisher

Quotes About Swisher
"Who cares what he does on his own time? The kid shows up at the park and he gets it done. He's ready to play. He works his butt off. That's all you can ask. He's pretty much carried us most of the year so far, and it's hard to say anything negative about a guy who's carried your team this long." — A's teammate Jay Payton in 2006, when Swisher was criticized for having gone into a slump after it was reported he was enjoying a late nightlife in the Bay Area.

Quotes From Swisher
"My Dad always told me, 'If you want something, you've gotta work for it,' so I'm going to keep working and working until I get there."

Played For
Oakland Athletics (2004-2005)

Born
Nicolas Thompson Swisher was born on November 25, 1980, in Parkersburg, WV.

Batted:  Both
Threw:  Left

Primary Position:  1B

Primary Team:  OAK

College:  Ohio St

Major League Debut
September 3, 2004

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Family Tree
Son of Steve Swisher, a major league catcher in the 1970s. In 2006, Nick hit more homers through the All-Star break than his dad had in his entire career.

Notes
During his rookie season, Swisher gained attention for wearing red contact lenses. Teammates called them "freaky."

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Sources used for the Nick Swisher Player Page:
"Swisher's breakout key in A's early run" by Mychael Urban, MLB.com, July 12, 2006