Nyjer Morgan is on the verge of completing a rare feat in the MLB world. Many players over the years have taken one way trips to Japan where their careers ended. Morgan is trying to become one of the few to make the return trip and continue a career in the MLB.
The left handed outfielder spent 2013 playing in Japan with the Yokohama Bay Stars. He hit .294/.361/.434 with 11 HR, 50 RBI, 57 R, 3 SB in 108 games. That performance was enough to prompt the Cleveland Indians to offer a minor league contract in January.
Morgan didn't exactly light the Cactus League on fire hitting .208/.333/.292 with 0 HR, 7 RBI, 12 R, 3 SB in 20 games. Yet the Indians saw enough to purchase his contract and he will start the season with the big league club. That is step one.
There have been a few pitchers to make the round trip to Japan but Morgan is venturing into uncharted waters. This is one baseball story that will be interesting to follow as the season progresses.
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