Nyjer Morgan is a former pro baseball player. Furthermore, Nyjer Morgan has played outfield for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers, and Cleveland Indians in Major League Baseball (MLB), Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), and the Hanwha Eagles in the KBO League.
Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Nyjer Morgan |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Former Baseball player |
| Country: | United States |
| Height: | 6 feet 0 inches (1.83m) |
| Marital Status: | single |
| Break Up | Jordana Lenz |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Bald |
| Birth Place | San Francisco, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Kids | 1 |
Nyjer Morgan Biography
Nyjer Jamid Morgan, better known as Nyjer Morgan, was born in San Francisco, California on July 2, 1980. He is 42 years old and of American nationality, according to his birth date. Furthermore, he was born with the sign of Cancer and is of African-American descent.
Aside from that, he has not revealed any information about his parents, siblings, or childhood. We can assume that he was well-raised as a child by his parents.
Nyjer Morgan Education
In terms of his academic credentials, Nyjer has not disclosed any information. We can assume that this player has graduated from a well-known American university.
Nyjer Morgan Height And Weight
This former player stands 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 84 kg. Furthermore, he is bald with brown eyes and no other information about his body physics is available.
Career
Regarding his career, Nyjer Morgan signed with the Vernon Vipers of the British Columbia Hockey League at age 16. He wasn’t selected for the Vipers after training camp, but he played in two games as an affiliate player in 1996-1997.
He played for the North Okanagan Knights in 1996-1997. The following year, he played for the Nelson Leafs in RMJHL. In 1998-1999, he played for the PIJHL’s Delta Ice Hawks.
He was promoted from the junior “B” Ice Hawks to the major junior Regina Pats the following year (WHL). He had two goals and 20 penalty minutes in seven Pats games in 1999-2000.
First star of his first WHL game, he scored both goals. After seven games with the Pats, he was released. In three BCHL games, he had one assist and 15 penalty minutes.
In 2002, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected him in the 33rd round of the MLB Draft. On 9/14/07, he caught a ball that helped the Pirates beat the Brewers.
Astros manager Cecil Cooper noticed his grab. It was compared to Willy May’s “The Catch” on ESPN’s SportsCenter. He succeeded in baseball.
On June 30, 2009, he was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers from the Washington Nationals. In 2010, he led the National League in times caught stealing. On March 27, 2011, he fractured his middle finger on a sacrifice bunt against Jonny Venters. On January 14, 2017, Nyjer Morgan signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians. During the 2016 season, he had a.306 batting average, stole 22 bases, and showed surprising power with 11 home runs. In December 2015, he joined the Mexican League team Pericos de Puebla.
Nyjer Morgan Net Worth In 2024
He achieved fame and fortune during his playing career. However, as a baseball player, he has yet to receive any major awards or recognition in his career.
He has a net worth of $1 million, as of February 2024, as a former baseball player and has not yet disclosed his salary and income to the public.
Nyjer Morgan Girlfriend, Dating
In terms of his personal life, he has a daughter named Niah. Niah was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, while playing for the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League. Furthermore, Nyjer has not revealed any information about Niah’s mother.
He gave up custody of Niah in order to concentrate on his sports career. In the past, he was in a relationship with Jordana Lenz. However, they spilt, and the reason for this is unknown.
