Nicholas Thompson "Nick" Swisher, born November 25th 1980, is an outfielder for the New York Yankees and is a switch hitter who throws left-handed. He is the son of former major league catcher Steve Swisher, who played for various National League baseball clubs in the 1970s and 1980s. Prior to moving up to the big leagues, Swisher played for the Visalia Oaks, Vancouver Canadians, Modesto A's, Midland RockHounds, and Sacramento River Cats. From 2004 to 2007 Nick Swisher played for the Oakland Athletics. He was later traded on January 3, 2008 to the Chicago White Sox and on November 13, 2008 he was traded to the New York Yankees.  Swisher was a contestant in the 2010 All-Star Final Vote from July 4 to July 8 and also participated in the Home Run Derby.

 

Swisher released a kids music album entitled "Believe" on August 9, 2011. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to "Swish's Wishes", a charity started by Swisher for children who are facing health crises. The twelve song album are all cover songs that were selected by Swisher.