Swishalicious Pride Of Parkersburg Now Happy To Be A Yankee

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People who saw Nick Swisher play high school baseball at Parkersburg High that Swisher could be something special. They knew he was special the day he hit a home run that knocked a gazebo almost 500 feet away from home plate.

“You know, I hit a couple home runs every now and then. Regardless of how far it goes, it still counts as one run so it’s all that matters,” Swisher laughs.

Since then, Swisher has made a big impact in the MLB.

He played four seasons with the Oakland Athletics before spending one year as a Chicago White Sox.

He was traded to the New York Yankees before the 2009 season.

“Three or four years ago, I was like, ‘Man , no way I’ll ever play for the Yankees, it’s not gonna happen.’ At that time, my hair was long, I had a beard. Next thing you know, I got that opportunity. It’s so funny to see the changes that were made going into the Yankees. It such a high-profile team and it’s such an amazing place to play. Everytime you put on those pinstripes, there’s something about it,” Swisher remembers.

2009 was a magical year for Swisher. He won his first World Series championship and finished the year with 29 home runs and 82 runs batted in.

But he says that even though he lives in New York, Parkersburg will always be considered home.

“I think that your hometown is where everything started, my family’s here. The one thing I’ve learned throughout the years is that regardless of how good or bad things get, your family’s always there for you.”

Swisher may love New York. But, remember, he wasn’t even supposed to start last season and caught a break when Nady got hurt. If Nick is smart, he won’t take anything for granted…but, then again, even if he tanks this season, who are the Yankees going to replace him with, Marcus Thames?

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