Chris Getz

Quick Facts

Full Name	Chris Getz
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 30, 1983(1983-08-30)
Age	41
Birthplace	Southfield
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Leo

Chris Getz Biography

Chris Getz is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on August 30, 1983 in Southfield, Michigan, United States. Speedy 2nd baseman, who earned his MLB debut in 2008 with the Chicago White Sox and later joined the Kansas City Royals in 2010.

He was a fierce catcher A.J. Pierzynski’s teammate from the White Sox.

Getz was born in the Detroit suburb of Southfield, Michigan, and was raised in Grosse Pointe, Michigan by Art and Betsy Getz. He attended Grosse Pointe South High School (‘South’), where he was a 3 time All-Michigan selection in baseball and holds the South career records for batting average (.465), doubles, stolen bases, walks, and saves. Getz was a member of South’s State Championship baseball team during his junior year. He shared the title of “Michigan’s Mr. Baseball” in 2002 and also lettered in football and golf. Getz was drafted in the 6th round by the Chicago White Sox in 2002, but opted to play baseball at Wake Forest University where his father had attended college.

Getz transferred to the University of Michigan to play baseball after just one season. He holds the single season Big Ten records for at bats, hits, and was an All Big Ten Selection in 2004 and 2005. Getz also was a player in the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL), a premier collegiate summer baseball league for major league prospects. In 2003 and 2004, Getz played for the CCBL’s Chatham A’s, now known as the Chatham Anglers.

He married Nicole Korinek in 2012.

Chris Getz Net Worth

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

He played baseball and football during his time at Grosse Pointe South High School, in Michigan.

He stole 25 bases during his rookie season.

Christopher Ryan Getz (born August 30, 1983) is an American former professional baseball second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays. Getz now serves at the Director of Player Development for the Chicago White Sox.

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Who is Chris Getz Dating?

According to our records, Chris Getz married to Nicole Korinek. As of December 1, 2023, Chris Getz’s is not dating anyone.

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On January 16, 2014, Getz signed a minor-league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. He was sent to minor league camp on March 24, 2014. Getz started the 2014 season with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. He was brought up to Toronto on April 29, and designated for assignment on May 11. Getz cleared waivers and was assigned to Triple-A Buffalo on May 13, 2014. On May 16, 2014, Getz announced his retirement from baseball. He batted .160 in 10 games played for the Blue Jays in 2014.

Facts & Trivia

Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chris Getz celebrates birthday on August 30 of every year.

Top Facts about Chris Getz

1. Chris Getz played for the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox.
2. He was born on August 30, 1983 in Southfield, Michigan.
3. Getz had a career batting average of .250.
4. He stole 78 bases during his MLB career.
5. In college, he played baseball at the University of Michigan.
6. Getz made his MLB debut in 2008 with the White Sox.
7. He retired from professional baseball in 2015.
8. During his time with the Royals, he won a Gold Glove award.
9. Getz played primarily as a second baseman during his career.
10. His highest single-season batting average was .275 in 2010 with the Royals.