Gary Gaetti

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gary Gaetti
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 19, 1958(1958-08-19)
Age	66
Birthplace	Centralia
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Leo

Gary Gaetti Biography

Gary Gaetti is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on August 19, 1958 in Centralia, Illinois, United States. Four-time Gold Glove Award winning MLB third baseman who helped the Minnesota Twins win their first World Series title in 1987.

He played alongside Hall of Fame center fielder Kirby Puckett on the Minnesota Twins.

Gaetti then spent the next three years in the Twins’ minor league system, playing for the rookie level Elizabethton Twins in the Appalachian League in 1979, the A-level Wisconsin Rapids Twins in the Midwest League in 1980, and the AA-level Orlando Twins in the Southern League in 1981. Gaetti then made his major league debut in nine September games and he hit a home run off of Charlie Hough in his first major league at bat. In 1982, Gaetti would become a permanent fixture at third base for the Twins and would man third base in Minnesota for the next nine seasons.

Gaetti played collegiate baseball for Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois and Northwest Missouri State University. Legend has it that Gaetti holds the record for the longest home run in NWMSU baseball history, an estimated 505 foot home run. Gaetti was drafted three times before finally signing with the Twins: first by the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth round of the 1978 Major League Baseball draft (then held annually in January) and again in 1978 by the Chicago White Sox in the third round of the June secondary draft before he was drafted by the Twins in the first round of the June secondary portion of the 1979 draft. Gaetti signed on June 21, 1979.

His son Joe played in the minor leagues for several seasons.

Gary Gaetti Net Worth

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

He once hit a ball over 500 feet while playing at Northwest Missouri State University.

He was part of a Minnesota Twins team that once executed two triple plays during the same game in 1990.

Gary Joseph Gaetti (/ˈ ɡ aɪ . ɛ t i / ; born August 19, 1958), is an American former third baseman in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins (1981–1990), California Angels (1991–1993), Kansas City Royals (1993–1995), St. Louis Cardinals (1996–1998), Chicago Cubs (1998–1999) and Boston Red Sox (2000).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Gary Gaetti Dating?

According to our records, Gary Gaetti married to Donna Gaetti. As of December 1, 2023, Gary Gaetti’s is not dating anyone.

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Gaetti was selected as an All-Star in 1988 and 1989. Playing against the Boston Red Sox on July 17, 1990, Gaetti helped the Twins become the only team in baseball history to turn two triple plays in the same game. Despite their defensive heroics, the Twins lost the game 1–0.

Facts & Trivia

Gary Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gary Gaetti celebrates birthday on August 19 of every year.

On August 19, 2007, Gaetti’s 49th birthday, the Minnesota Twins inducted him into the team’s Hall of Fame, while the club simultaneously released a commemorative bobblehead in his honor. On October 2, 2008, former Durham Bull, rookie Evan Longoria, joined Gaetti in the record books by hitting home runs in his first two postseason at-bats.

Top Facts about Gary Gaetti

1. Gary Gaetti played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball.
2. He won four Gold Glove Awards for his defense.
3. Gaetti hit 360 career home runs and had over 2,200 hits.
4. He was a two-time All-Star selection.
5. Gaetti won a World Series championship with the Minnesota Twins in 1987.
6. He played for eight different teams during his career.
7. Gaetti was known for his strong arm and versatility on defense.
8. He retired at age 44 after playing his final season with the Boston Red Sox in 2000.
9. Gaetti is currently a coach in the minor leagues.
10. He was inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame in 2007.

Is Gary Gaetti a Hall of Famer?

On August 19, 2007, Gaetti’s 49th birthday, the Minnesota Twins inducted him into the team’s Hall of Fame , while the club simultaneously released a commemorative bobblehead in his honor.

How old is Gary Gaetti?

64 years (August 19, 1958)

Who did Gary Gaetti play for?

All teams

What number was Gary Gaetti?

8 : Minnesota Twins Gary Gaetti (1982-1990)

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