Nick Swisher Profile
Nick Swisher is an American former professional baseball outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball working for FOX Sports and serving as a studio analyst. Swisher contributes to MLB WHIP AROUND, FS1’s daily baseball studio program, as well as making regular guest appearances on FS1’s daily studio shows.
Nick Swisher Education
Swisher went to Parkersburg High School where he attained his High School Diploma. While still in high school, he also played baseball and football while lettering in basketball. He later joined Ohio State University and played for the Ohio State Buckeyes baseball team.
Nick Swisher Career
Swisher serves as the studio analyst for FOX Sports. During the baseball season, Swisher contributes to MLB WHIP AROUND, FS1’s daily baseball studio program, as well as making regular guest appearances on FS1’s daily studio shows. In 2017, he joined FOX Sports. Swisher, a fan favorite with an infectious personality, spent his 12-year Major League Baseball career as a switch-hitter, outfielder, and first baseman for five different teams.
Swisher was drafted 16th overall in 2002 and spent time with the Oakland Athletics (2004-2007), Chicago White Sox (2008), New York Yankees (2009-2012), Cleveland Indians (2013-2015), and Atlanta Braves (2015). As a member of the New York Yankees, he won the World Series in 2009. Swisher was named to the American League All-Star team.
He was a left-handed switch hitter who played for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, and Atlanta Braves. He was an All-Star in 2010 after winning the World Series with the New York Yankees against the Philadelphia Phillies. Swisher, a power hitter with excellent plate discipline, hit at least 20 home runs in nine consecutive seasons from 2005 to 2013 and reached 75 bases on balls seven times.
Swisher, who was drafted by the Athletics in the 2002 MLB draft, made his MLB debut with the team in 2004 and stayed with them until 2007. He was acquired by the Yankees prior to the start of the 2009 season after spending one year with the White Sox in 2008. He spent four years in New York before joining the Cleveland Indians prior to the 2013 season.
Quick Facts About Nick Swisher
| Age | 43 years old as of 2023 |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | JoAnna Garcia |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Nick Swisher Age
Swisher is 43 years old as of 2023. He was born on 25 November 1980 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 25 November every year.
Nick Swisher Height
Swisher stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches(1.83 m).
Nick Swisher Family
Swisher is the son of former major leaguer Steve Swisher and Lillian Marie (Vaught) Malizia. His mother was of Italian ancestry; her grandfather immigrated to the Buffalo, New York area from the Sicilian town of Oliveri. When Swisher was 11 years old, his parents divorced. He then moved to Parkersburg, West Virginia, to live with his grandparents, who raised him during his adolescence. Swisher’s father, Steve Swisher, played 509 major league games from 1974 to 1982.
Swisher had a close relationship with his paternal grandmother, Betty Lorraine Swisher. In 2005, she died of brain cancer. Swisher also touches his lips and points to the sky in his grandmother’s honor after a hit, as well as inking her initials on the bottom of his bat knobs and kissing the letters when he approaches home plate. Nickswisher.net, his website, is also dedicated to his grandmother.
Nick Swisher Wife|Are Nick and JoAnna still married?
Swisher was reported to be dating actress JoAnna Garcia in August 2009. Swisher and Garcia married on December 11, 2010, at the Breakers Hotel & Resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The couple has two daughters, born in May 2013 and June 2016, respectively.
Nick Swisher Salary
Being one of the top sports analysts for FOX Sports, Swisher earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Nick Swisher’s Net Worth
Swisher has an estimated net worth of $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an MLB Studio Analyst.
Nick Swisher Atlanta Braves
On August 7, 2015, the Indians sent Swisher and Michael Bourn to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Chris Johnson. Swisher batted 195 for the Braves in 46 games. Swisher was released by the Braves on March 28, 2016, despite owing him $15 million for the 2016 season.
Nick Swisher How I Met Your Mother
Swisher appeared on the CBS sitcom “How I Met Your Mother” last night. JoAnna Garcia-Swisher plays Maggie Wilks in the Season 5 episode, “The Window”. In the scene when Ted is doing roll call in his class, he calls out the name Jamie Adamic. Jamie Adamic is the name of one of the assistants to the producers of the show.
Nick Swisher House
In May 2021, Nick and his wife JoAnna Garcia put their house in north Tampa for sale. The house is in a 7,495-square-foot Mediterranean home, with a central vacuum system, a bathroom plastered in dog wallpaper, multiple fireplaces, a mahogany elevator, five bedrooms and nine bathrooms, as well as a four-car garage.
Nick Swisher Retirement
On 17 February 2017, Swisher retired from his career in Major League Baseball. During his career in MLB, he played for the Yankees, White Sox, Braves, and Indians as a first baseman and right fielder.
Nick Swisher FOX Sports
At FOX Sports Swisher works alongside;
- Ken Rosenthal
- Bob Pockrass
- Tony Pedregon
- Phil Parsons
- AJ Pierzynski
- Kristina Pink
- David Ortiz
- Raoul Ortiz
- Pam Oliver
- Laura Okmin
- Joy Taylor
- Sara Walsh
- Jonathan Vilma