J. J. Putz

Quick Facts

Full Name	J. J. Putz
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 22, 1977(1977-02-22)
Age	47
Birthplace	Trenton
Country	United States
Birth City	Trenton
Horoscope	Pisces

J. J. Putz Biography

J. J. Putz is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on February 22, 1977 in Trenton, Trenton, United States. Joseph Jason Putz (/ˈ p ʊ t s / ; born February 22, 1977) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks.

A few weeks into the 2006 season, Putz took over the closing job from the aging Guardado. He converted 36 of 43 save opportunities while posting a 2.30 ERA and striking out 104 in 78.1 innings of work.

In 2007, Putz continued to improve his game. He made his first All-Star appearance, where he was given a save opportunity. He converted 40 saves in 42 save opportunities with a 1.38 ERA, 0.698 WHIP, 82 strikeouts and 13 walks in ​71 ⁄3 innings. On July 6, 2007, he was named the June 2007 winner of the “DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award”, recognizing the top relief pitcher for the month and on September 25, 2007, Putz was named as one of 10 finalists for the “DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Award.” On July 14, 2007, Putz broke Eddie Guardado’s Mariners’ consecutive saves record. The streak ended at 30 consecutive saves. In 2007, he also became the first Mariner ever to win the Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award.

On December 10, 2008, Putz was part of a three-team, twelve-player trade that sent him to the New York Mets in exchange for pitcher Aaron Heilman, utility outfielder Endy Chávez, and prospects. He made his Mets debut on April 6, 2009 against the Cincinnati Reds, pitching a hitless inning. After a disappointing 2009 season, on November 6, the Mets declined to exercise Putz’s 2010 team option, thus making him a free agent.

Putz was drafted by the Mariners in the 6th round in 1999. He made his Major League debut with the Mariners on August 11, 2003. In 2006, he became the closer for the Mariners.

J. J. Putz Net Worth

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

Born in Trenton, Michigan, Putz led Trenton High School to the 1994 Division 2 state championship. He graduated in 1995 and won the Mr. Baseball award for the state of Michigan. Putz attended the University of Michigan, and played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Yarmouth- Dennis Red Sox in 1997 and the Hyannis Mets in 1998.

Putz was first nicknamed “The Big Guy”, by Seattle Mariners broadcaster Dave Niehaus. Putz shared a dorm with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady while at the University of Michigan. He married Kelsey Kollen-Putz in 2002, with whom he has four children; twin daughters Lauren and Kaelyn, son Ethan, and daughter Addison.

All through the minors, Putz had been able to throw an excellent fastball that topped out at 97 miles per hour, but had been only marginally successful because his only other pitch was a below average slider. His first few years in the majors were not terrible, but they were also nothing special. In spring training before the 2006 season, Eddie Guardado, who had been the Mariners’ closer since 2004, taught him to throw a splitter. After mastering the new secondary pitch, Putz abandoned his slider and became a much improved pitcher.

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Who is J. J. Putz Dating?

According to our records, J. J. Putz married to Kelsey Putz. As of December 1, 2023, J. J. Putz’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

J. Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. J. J. Putz celebrates birthday on February 22 of every year.

Top Facts about J. J. Putz

1. J.J. Putz played in the MLB for 11 seasons.
2. He was a three-time All-Star selection.
3. Putz recorded 189 career saves.
4. He had a career ERA of 3.08.
5. Putz won the AL Rolaids Relief Man Award in 2007.
6. He pitched for four different teams during his career.
7. Putz retired from baseball in February 2015.
8. His best season came in 2007 with the Mariners.
9. Putz helped lead the Diamondbacks to the playoffs in 2011.
10. He was known for his devastating splitter pitch.