However, once the Angry Orchard team announced that Nick would be joining the Sons of Pitches, it was game on. "I think it's such a cool idea that Angry Orchard is not only investing in the winners, but also the underdogs," Swisher said at the event. Despite Alex Rodriguez missing the first month of the 2009 regular season, Swisher stepped up and carried the Yankees' offense through. They recruited Swisher to participate as an Angry Orchard Super Sub and give the Sons of Pitches a much-needed morale boost. Swisher ultimately helped the Sons of Pitches gloriously secure their victory, celebrating with cheers and several pours of Angry Orchard.