MILWAUKEE (AP) — Nyjer Morgan has spawned no less than four alter egos this season from Tony Plush to Tony Hush.
While the Brewers have star power in Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder, their eccentric center fielder is making a name — or two — for himself this postseason as Milwaukee’s NL division series shifts to Arizona for Game 3 Tuesday with the Brewers up 2-0.
Morgan insists he’s Plush when he steps on the field because he’s an entertainer, and all entertainers need stage identities. Out of Plush’s persona have come characters like Tony Tombstone, Tony Gumble and Tony Hush.
Morgan’s antics have mostly helped the Brewers. That’s because Fielder prefers his play on the field do the talking and Braun likes to stick only to baseball.
Morgan handles everything else.
