Nook Logan facts for kids
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Logan with the Erie SeaWolves in 2006
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| Center fielder | |||
| Born: November 28, 1979 Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| July 21, 2004, for the Detroit Tigers | |||
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| September 30, 2007, for the Washington Nationals | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .268 | ||
| Home runs | 2 | ||
| Runs batted in | 56 | ||
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Exavier Prente "Nook" Logan (born November 28, 1979) is a former American professional baseball player. He played as a center fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Nook Logan went to Copiah-Lincoln Community College before starting his pro career. He played his first MLB game on July 21, 2004, with the Detroit Tigers. This game was against the Kansas City Royals. He was even named the Tigers' best rookie player for that year.
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Early MLB Career
Playing for the Detroit Tigers
Nook Logan was a promising young player for the Detroit Tigers. In 2004, he showed great skill in his first season. He was recognized as the team's top rookie. Many people thought he would continue to be a key player.
Moving to the Washington Nationals
In 2006, Nook Logan faced tough competition for his position. He was traded to the Washington Nationals on September 1, 2006. He quickly made a big impression with his amazing catches. His speed on the field was also very noticeable. He was even called the fastest player in Major League Baseball that year.
Time with the Nationals
Impressive Plays and Challenges
When Nook Logan joined the Nationals, he played very well. He had a batting average of .300. He also made many fantastic catches in the outfield. Fans loved watching his exciting plays.
In 2007, Logan started the season as the Nationals' main center fielder. However, he got a foot injury early on. This happened when he crashed into the outfield wall. He was out of the game for more than a month.
End of His MLB Career
After his injury, Nook Logan's performance changed. He ended the 2007 season with a .265 batting average. The Nationals decided they needed a player with more power. Logan was not offered a new contract. He became a free agent on December 12, 2007.
Later Baseball Career
After Major League Baseball
On February 15, 2008, Nook Logan signed a minor league contract. This was with the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, he did not make the team's main roster. He became a free agent again.
Later that year, on June 23, he joined the Long Island Ducks. This team is part of the independent Atlantic League. He played for them for the rest of the season. In 2010, Logan also played for the Newark Bears.
Impact on His Career
Nook Logan has talked about how certain reports affected his career. He said it made it much harder for him to sign with another Major League Baseball team. These reports discussed rules violations in baseball.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball players named in the Mitchell Report
