Bubba Starling
- January 4, 2024
- Baseball Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Bubba Starling |
Occupation | Baseball Player |
Date Of Birth | Aug 3, 1992(1992-08-03) |
Age | 32 |
Birthplace | Gardner |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Kansas |
Horoscope | Leo |
Bubba Starling Biography
Name | Bubba Starling |
Birthday | Aug 3 |
Birth Year | 1992 |
Place Of Birth | Gardner |
Home Town | Kansas |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Leo |
Bubba Starling is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on August 3, 1992 in Gardner, Kansas, United States. The Kansas City Royals selected him as the fifth overall pick in the 2011 MLB Draft. The Royals offered him a $7.5million signing bonus, which was the largest ever given to a high school prospect.
As a professional baseball player, he was represented by the famed sports agent He has been represented by famed sports agent Scott Boras as a professional baseball player..
Starling started three years at quarterback for Gardner-Edgerton’s football team, and during his junior year he led the Trailblazers to the 2009 Kansas 5A State Championship game, which was won by Hutchinson. After his senior year, he was considered one of the top quarterback prospects in the nation. Starling accepted a scholarship to play both football and baseball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
The Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB) selected Starling with the fifth overall selection in the 2011 Major League Baseball draft. He had widely been considered to be the most athletic prospect in the draft. On August 14, 2011, Starling signed a $7.5 million, three-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, opting to play professional baseball over a collegiate athletic career for the University of Nebraska. The $7.5 million signing bonus was the second largest in draft history. It was also the largest ever for a high school player and represented the most guaranteed money ever given to a high school player. Starling was represented by agent Scott Boras.
His parents are Jimbo and Deb Starling. He has a brother named Jamie.
Bubba Starling Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Baseball Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Bubba Starling is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bubba Starling 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Derek Starling was his name and he was All-State at Gardner Edgerton High School in basketball, football, and baseball.
After high school, he was one of the top-rated quarterback prospects in the country and opted to sign with the Royals over a scholarship at the University of Nebraska.
Derek “Bubba” Starling (born August 3, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Bubba Starling Dating?
According to our records, Bubba Starling is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Bubba Starling’s is not dating anyone.
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On July 12, 2019, the Royals selected Starling’s contract and promoted him to the major leagues. He made his major league debut that night versus the Detroit Tigers. Starling collected his first career hit, and RBI single off the Tigers’ Matthew Boyd, the following night. On July 21, 2019 Starling hit his first career MLB home run off of Cleveland Indians closer, Brad Hand. He hit .215 in 56 games.
Facts & Trivia
Bubba Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bubba Starling celebrates birthday on August 3 of every year.
Why is Bubba Starling retiring?
Starling, who was married recently, confirmed Tuesday that he had retired from baseball and “ couldn’t be happier.” Starling, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2011 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft, appeared in 91 games in 2019 and 2020 with the Royals.
Is Bubba Starling still with the Royals?
Royals outfielder Bubba Starling announced his retirement in a post on Facebook this week. The 29-year old played in 27 games with Triple-A Omaha this year, but left the team this summer to represent Team USA in the Summer Olympics in Japan, earning a Silver Medal. in a FB post Monday night.
Where does Bubba Starling live?
Derek “Bubba” Starling… resides in Paola, Kansas , during the offseason… Graduated from Gardner-Edgerton (Kan.) High School in 2011…
How much does Bubba Starling make a year?
2.5 million USD (2012)
How old is Bubba Starling?
29 years (August 3, 1992)