Bobby Jenks

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bobby Jenks
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 14, 1981(1981-03-14)
Age	43
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Pisces

Bobby Jenks Biography

Bobby Jenks is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on March 14, 1981 in California, United States. The former closer was twice an All-Star and also won the World Series championship with the Chicago White Sox in 2005.

He admitted intentionally throwing the ball at the second-baseman He admitted to purposely throwing a pitch at second baseman Ian Kinsler during a 2009 game. during an incident in 2009.

Jenks was not able to play with his teammates at Timberlake High School, in Spirit Lake, Idaho or Inglemoor High School in Kenmore, Washington, because of poor grades. Jenks did play his sophomore year of high school for Lakeland High School before Timberlake High School was opened in 1998. Since Jenks was ineligible to play the remaining years of his high school career due to poor academic performance, he played in the Prairie Cardinals American Legion program where he dominated as both a pitcher and hitter. During his final season for the Prairie Cardinals, Jenks had 123 strikeouts in 92 innings pitched.

Jenks was drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the fifth round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft. In one minor league game, the radar gun clocked his fastball at 100 mph. During his time with the Angels organization, Jenks spent much of his time on the disabled list because of elbow trouble. Jenks’ career with the Angels ended when he was designated for assignment by the team in December 2004.

He has two children: Cuma as well as Nolan.

Bobby Jenks Net Worth

Bobby Jenks is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bobby Jenks 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was not able to play in high school baseball due to his low grades, so he earned respect from scouts when he played American Legion baseball.

He was known for his lightning fastball, which was recorded at over 100 mph many times during his career.

Robert Scott Jenks (born March 14, 1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox from 2005 through 2011.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Bobby Jenks height 6 ft 4 in Bobby weight 125 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Bobby Jenks Dating?

According to our records, Bobby Jenks married to Eleni Tzitzivacos. As of December 1, 2023, Bobby Jenks’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2006, Jenks was selected to the American League All-Star team, and for the season converted 41 out of 45 save opportunities. Jenks was again selected to the American League All-Star team in 2007. On September 25, 2007, Jenks was named as one of 10 finalist for the “DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Award”. Jenks remains the only White Sox closer to record a save at the All-Star Game, pitching the ninth inning of the 2006 game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; he and his batterymate at the game, A. J. Pierzynski, were among the several White Sox players who participated in that game.

Facts & Trivia

Bobby Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bobby Jenks celebrates birthday on March 14 of every year.

On December 2, 2010, the White Sox declined to tender him a contract and he became a free agent.

Where is Bobby Jenks today?

Jenks now serves as the pitching coach for the Grand Junction Rockies of the MLB Partner Pioneer League.

Why did Bobby Jenks retire?

Jenks career ended in 2011 after further injury issues, which it turned out were caused by Dr. Wood’s surgery. In December 2011, Jenks had spinal decompression surgery at MGH and was told that while the surgery does not guarantee anything, it was his best chance to return to the league.

Who was the closer for the 2005 White Sox?

Somehow in 2005, the White Sox were able to overcome that obstacle replacing both Takatsu and Hermanson. Guillen would appoint 24-year old rookie Bobby Jenks as Chicago’s new closer down the stretch in September of 2005.

How old is Bobby Jenks?

41 years (March 14, 1981)

Is anyone from the 2005 White Sox still playing?

The only other White Sox pitcher who was on the World Series roster and is still doing his thing in the major leagues is the Toronto Blue Jays’ Mark Buehrle.