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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Nook Logan (born November 28, 1979) is a former 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 made his first MLB appearance on July 21, 2004. This was with the Detroit Tigers in a game against the Kansas City Royals. Logan was recognized as the Tigers' rookie of the year for that 2004 season.
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Nook Logan's Baseball Career
Playing for the Tigers and Nationals
In 2006, Nook Logan was expected to play center field for the Tigers. However, another player, Curtis Granderson, took the spot. Logan then got injured while playing in the minor leagues.
On August 29, 2006, the Tigers decided to make a change with Logan. He asked for a trade and was sent to the Washington Nationals on September 1. When he joined the Nationals, he quickly impressed everyone. He was known for his amazing catches and incredible speed. That year, many people said he was the fastest player in Major League Baseball. He finished the season hitting for a .300 batting average and made many fantastic plays in the outfield.
Challenges and Changes
In 2007, Logan started the season as the Nationals' main center fielder. On opening day, he hurt his foot when he crashed into the outfield wall. This injury kept him out of the game for over a month. After returning, his hitting average was .265, but it dropped towards the end of the season.
During a game in June, Logan made a mistake while running the bases. This mistake ended the game against the Cleveland team. His team, the Nationals, wanted a player who could hit more home runs. So, they looked for a new outfielder to replace him. Logan was not offered a new contract by the Nationals. He became a free agent on December 12, 2007.
Life After MLB
After leaving the Nationals, Nook Logan signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on February 15, 2008. However, he didn't get a spot on their main team. He then became a free agent again.
On June 23, he joined the Long Island Ducks. This team is part of an independent league called the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He played for them for the rest of that season. In 2010, Logan also played for the Newark Bears.
Logan has shared that a certain report had a big effect on his ability to sign with other Major League Baseball teams.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball players named in the Mitchell Report
