Nick Kingham Bio: Career, MLB, Trade & Salary

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“You must not only have competitiveness but ability, regardless of the circumstance you face, to never quit.”

It is hard to be a successful athlete, and it really takes a lot, but it looks like Nick Kingham has it all and is here to stay.

Nick is an American professional baseball player. He plays as a pitcher for the Hanwha Eagles club of the KBO League.

Similarly, he has already made his debut in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Nick Kingham on field.
Nick Kingham on the field.

This article is all about looking deep at this player’s life, including his career, net worth, personal life, and more.

Before diving deep into it. Here are some quick facts and surface knowledge about Nick.

Nick Kingham | Quick Facts

Full Name Nicholas Gordon Kingham 
Date Of Birth November 8, 1991
Place Of Birth Houston, Texas
Nick/Pet Name Nick
Religion Christian
Nationality American
Ethnic Belonging Caucasian
Father’s Name Don Kingham
Mother’s Name Roxane Kingham
Number Of Siblings 1(Nolan)
Education University of Oregon
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Age 32 years old
Height ‎1.96 m/6’5″
Weight 106 kg/235 lb
Eye color Blue
Hair color Brown
Shoe Size Not available
Body Measurement Not known
Figure Athletic
Marital Status Married
Girlfriend No
Children Not known
Occupation Pitcher
Net worth $500K 
Salary $575K 
Active Since 2010
Pets Not Known
Current Team Hanwha Eagles
Position Pitcher
Social Handle Instagram, Twitter
Merch  MLB Jersey, Autographed Baseball, Rookie Card
Last Update April, 2024

Nick Kingham | Age, Height and Body Measurements 

Born on November 8, 1991, Kingham is currently 32 years old as of 2024. November 8 is also celebrated as National Cappuccino day worldwide.

Likewise, Nick stands at the height of 1.96m (6’5″), which is more than the average height of males in the United States of America. As height is often linked with attractiveness, it won’t be wrong to say that Kingham is an attractive individual.

Along with heights comes weight; Nick weighs around 102 kg.

According to BMI, he has a normal index which means he is neither underweight nor overweight.

Kingham sure has a wonderfully chiseled and toned body. The visible abs and worked-up chest and biceps give him a good physical stature.

To maintain such balance, Nick has to go through a rigorous workout, a strict diet, and a perfect sleep schedule. It does require passion and discipline to achieve something like that.

Similarly, Kingham is a Caucasian with light blue eyes, his fans often mistake it as green, but they are indeed sky blue. He looks like he is ready to save ‘Louis Lane’ when he puts on the spectacles.

‘The Boy Next Door’ Look

Nick has light brown hair that perfectly contrasts his complexion, and those gorgeous sets of eyes are a cherry on top.

Not to forget about this player’s smile, which has the capacity to light up an entire room.

Also, his sense of style can be best described as ‘The Boy Next Door.’ This guy looks insanely attractive in casuals and drop-dead hunk when he wears something formal.

But he gained followers and admirers through his skilled pitching and gameplay, and looks are a bonus!

This Scorpio guy looks intense but, as their zodiac describes, are extremely emotional people. They have a consistent workforce that drives them to work harder every time.

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Nick Kingham | Childhood and Education 

Proud father Don Kingham and loving mother Roxane Kingham were delighted to welcome their firstborn in this beautiful world.

Originally from Texas, the family moved to Vegas, where they raised Nick and Nolan Kingham.

Even though Texas is considered the live music capital of the world, but Vegas has the best nightlife. It’s a major tourist location for Americans and the rest of the world.

Even though notorious for many reasons, Las Vegas has affordable housing and service jobs, kid parks, museums, and natural recreational spots.

Likewise, it provides plenty of activities for kids to enjoy and is actually a good place to raise kids.

Nick’s love for baseball started from his childhood

Nick was really attracted to baseball from a very young age. His love for Baseball drove him to practice classes and training camps. His parents were very supportive as well.

Growing up, nick got his inspirations from then pro baseball players. He always wanted to be as successful as his idols.

Nick Kingham on field.
Nick Kingham on the field.

Likewise, Kingman went to Sierra Vista high school, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. He contributed a lot to the school’s baseball team.

In his senior year of high school, he had awesome points 8-3 with a 2.01 ERA in all 13 games.

Due to such skill, Pittsburg Pirates drafted him in the fourth round of MLB in 2010 as a draft. The young talent got a bonus worth $480,000 which further drove him into the world of baseball.

Nick Kingham | Career and MLB

Kingham joined the University of Oregon, but he didn’t play in the college’s baseball team as he already signed in with the pirates.

Nick started as a professional baseball player in 2010 with Gulf Coast League Pirates, went for State College Spikes and the West Virginia Power in the next two years.

Moreover, a Major league debut comes only after playing well and showing skills in the minor. He started in the year 2013 with High-A Bradenton Marauders.

Nick Kingham on the field.
Nick Kingham on the field.

After seeing his talent, the club promoted him to Double-A Altoona Curve for the entire season.

However, a sad thing in this player’s life was that he had to go through surgery on his elbow. After a whole year’s break for rehab, he started the season with a bang!

But, his MLB got delayed due to another ankle injury while training.

MLB Debut

Finally, 2018 became his year. He bagged International League Pitcher of the week honors and also made his MLB debut.

This debut game was against St. Louis Cardinals, and as everyone was expecting, his major move earned the titles for the Pirates.

After some time, Pirates traded him to Toronto Blue Jays for money considerations for a designated assignment. In 2019, Kingman got into SK Wyverns for a year in the KBO league.

But it didn’t work out for him, so he chose Hanwha Eagles for 2020. He got handsome money in the process as the eagles offered him $250K and $100K as a signing bonus.

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Nick Kingham | Net Worth

The primary income of this player comes from baseball playing. Although some club doesn’t flash out the money/salary, they give out, some like doing it.

Similarly, Nick has been through numerous clubs in his career up to now. And as he advances and gains more experience, he is worth more. 

The estimated net worth of Kingham is likely to be around $500K with a salary of $575K.

But it’s not stopping here at all. In fact, this player has just started, and there is a lot more in the box for him.

His secondary income might come from brand promotions, endorsements, investments, and so on.

Likewise, we can see few brand promotions in his Instagram account, which could really worth a big sum of money.

Nick Kingham | Who is his wife? 

For people who think Kingman is single, he is totally married to his beautiful wife, Logan Justice Kingham.

They are one of the hottest couples in the baseball line and also the cutest.

It’s not clear when and where the couple met, but together they are enough to make any ‘Single’ person cry. 

Moreover, Logan Kingman calls herself an amateur travel blogger. In fact, it looks like she has a thing for wine tasting. As they say, ‘Men make beer, God makes wine.’

Nick officially proposed to Logan on January 25, 2018, to be his lawfully wedded wife. The two got married on the 11th of November 2019 in Onyx Punta Cana.

Wherever Kingham goes, Mrs. Kingham follows him like a shadow. She also never misses a game and is always cheering up for him from the audience section.

Logan is not only Nick’s wife but a best friend too. It is truly wonderful what they have for each other.

May this marriage last an eternity!

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Nick Kingham | Social Media Presence

Kingham is quite a ‘Flexer’ when it comes to his life on the platform of Instagram. In fact, we can see a lot going on in his life just by looking at his feed.

Nick earns enough to have a lux life, and not everyone can afford such living.

Likewise, he travels frequently, and it could be for his games, and it could also be because he is in the ‘Vacay Mood.’

Kingman has a verified Instagram and Twitter account. There are near about 6k followers on his Instagram and 7k on his Twitter.

Similarly, his feed is filled with pictures of his wife and him. One can see how much in love they are just by looking at the gorgeous photographs.

As his little brother is in the same business as him, the two guys are very close. They have a lot of photographs together as well.

Also, the beach wedding pictures of the duo will melt your heart. They are always doing something fun at every festival. Such a happy and active duo!

The stills from his games capture a lot of attention as well.

Talking of his Twitter account, he mostly tweets and retweets stuff related to baseball and sports.

He is active on both platforms, and you can find Kingman on –  Instagram, Twitter.

Nick Kingham | FAQs

Is Kingman a vegetarian and a non-smoker?

Actually, Nick loves salmon sushi and a nice barbecue chicken pizza. So there is no way that the play has changed his lifestyle.

Although if he wants to go vegetarian, it will be a piece of big news. Yes, Kingman is not into smoking as it greatly reduces a player’s stamina and is overall toxic.

But, we have some more news. Nick loves a good beer, and his favorite one is the root beer by Not Your Fathers.

What is Nick’s favorite coffee?

Nick loves latte for than anything. It might be due to the perfect balance of coffee and milk in it. It is not as strong as an espresso or frothy as a cappuccino!

Sanjib Sah
Sanjib Sah
Sanjib Sah is an engineer and content writer passionate about sports and athletics. With a background in engineering and a love for all things active, Sanjib brings a unique perspective to the world of sports writing. Whether he is covering the latest trends in sports technology or sharing tips on improving your game, Sanjib's words are always rooted in a deep appreciation for players' hard work and dedication everywhere. In his free time, you can find him hitting the courts or hitting the trails, always looking for new ways to challenge himself and improve his skills.

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