Jonah Nickerson
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| Jonah Nickerson | |
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.jpg) Nickerson pitching for the West Michigan Whitecaps in 2007 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 9, 1985 Casper, Wyoming, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Jonah S. Nickerson (born March 9, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Nickerson won the 2006 College World Series while playing for the Oregon State Beavers and was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
Although born in Wyoming, Nickerson grew up in Oregon City, Oregon, and played prep baseball there. He lettered 3 times in baseball and held a successful career at Oregon City. He graduated from Oregon City High School in 2003. At a local rally in Oregon City on July 7, 2006, Nickerson was honored with the keys to the city by Mayor Alice Norris, who also proclaimed July 7 as "Jonah Nickerson Day".