Nyjer Morgan

Born: 7/2/1980 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-09-01 | Final Game: 2014-05-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Nyjer Jamid Morgan

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Biography

Nyjer Morgan, born in 1980, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2014. Known for his speed and defensive prowess in the outfield, Morgan played a total of 598 games during his career. He registered 550 hits, a batting average of .282, and contributed 12 home runs and 136 runs batted in (RBIs). His ability to steal bases was a hallmark of his playing style, as he swiped a total of 120 bases throughout his time in the league. Morgan's career unfolded during a competitive era in baseball, marked by the rise of analytics and an increasing emphasis on speed and defense. He became known not only for his on-field talents but also for his enthusiastic personality and memorable moments, including his pivotal role in the Milwaukee Brewers' 2011 postseason run. His unique blend of skills and charisma made him a fan favorite and a respected player among peers, leaving a lasting legacy in the game. Morgan officially retired on May 14, 2014, closing the chapter on a career that showcased the exciting potential of a versatile outfielder.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
598	1953	288	550	74	27	12	136	120	145	352	0.282	0.343	0.366	0.708	-1302.4

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 0.708 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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	0.299	.268 (+12%)	.335 (+7%)	.422 (+2%)	.758 (+4%)	74.3
2008	PIT	NL	58	160	26	47	13	0	0	7	9	10	32	0.294	.263 (+11%)	.333 (+4%)	.416 (-10%)	.749 (-4%)	-100.7
2009	PIT	NL	71	278	39	77	6	5	2	27	18	29	49	0.277	.262 (+6%)	.332 (+6%)	.417 (-15%)	.750 (-6%)	-238.1
2009	WAS	NL	49	191	35	67	9	2	1	12	24	11	25	0.351	.262 (+34%)	.332 (+19%)	.417 (+4%)	.750 (+11%)	-238.1
2010	WAS	NL	136	509	60	129	17	7	0	24	34	40	88	0.253	.257 (-2%)	.325 (-2%)	.402 (-22%)	.728 (-13%)	-1245.1
2011	MIL	NL	119	378	61	115	20	6	4	37	13	19	70	0.304	.255 (+19%)	.320 (+12%)	.399 (+5%)	.719 (+8%)	620.1
2012	MIL	NL	122	289	44	69	5	3	3	16	12	20	63	0.239	.254 (-6%)	.318 (-5%)	.405 (-24%)	.724 (-16%)	-817.0
2014	CLE	AL	15	41	8	14	1	0	1	6	3	7	6	0.341	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
10	28	2	5	2	0	0	3	2	11	0.179

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2011	NLCS	MIL	6	12	1	2	1	0	0	0	1	4	0.167
2011	NLDS2	MIL	4	16	1	3	1	0	0	3	1	7	0.188

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	534	468	1226	24	13	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2007	PIT	OF	28	25	84	2	1	2
2008	PIT	OF	44	31	85	0	1	0
2009	PIT	OF	70	69	163	6	1	1
2009	WAS	OF	47	47	135	7	3	1
2010	WAS	OF	134	128	339	2	5	0
2011	MIL	OF	111	90	244	5	2	1
2012	MIL	OF	86	66	153	2	0	1
2014	CLE	OF	14	12	23	0	0	0