Birthday- July 2, 1980
Birthplace- San FranJob- Be Clutch
In case you missed the Pirates thrilling dismantle of the borderline serviceable Cardinal bullpen in the late innings of Mondays game, here is something you should know. Nyjer Morgan is poised to have a breakout year. It didn't take long for him to announce his presence in the lineup, leading off the game with a line drive to right field setting the tone for the season that the Pirates are here to ambush the N.L Central.
Lets get to know a man who left California when he was 16 for greener pastures in the sport of...Hockey? Yes, Hockey. Morgan actually spent 4 years playing junior league hockey in Canada including a year in major junior hockey with the Regina Pats. Morgan then turned to baseball, playing 2 years at junior college Walla Walla (not to be confused with Nickelodeons Gullah Gullah) in Washington. He was rated the 8th top prospect in the New York-Penn League by Baseball America following the 2003 season. Look for Nyjer to become a staple at the top of the Pirate lineup and if not im sure the Regina Pats would have him back, hell they probably pay more than the buccos anyways.
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