James Kaprielian

January 5, 2024
Baseball Player

Quick Facts

James Kaprielian
Full Name James Kaprielian
Occupation Baseball Player
Date Of Birth Mar 2, 1994(1994-03-02)
Age 30
Birthplace Laguna Hills
Country United States
Birth City Laguna Hills
Horoscope Capricorn

James Kaprielian Biography

Name James Kaprielian
Birthday Mar 2
Birth Year 1994
Place Of Birth Laguna Hills
Home Town Laguna Hills
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Capricorn
Parents Doug Kaprielian, Barbara Kaprielian

James Kaprielian is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on March 2, 1994 in Laguna Hills, Laguna Hills, United States. James Douglas Kaprielian (born March 2, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Oakland Athletics’ organization. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he played college baseball for the UCLA Bruins, and was drafted by the New York Yankees with the 16th pick in the first round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft.

On May 15, 2015, Kaprielian combined with David Berg for the first no-hitter in UCLA history. Kaprielian pitched the first nine innings and Berg pitched the tenth inning to complete the no-hitter.

On July 31, 2017, the Yankees traded Kaprielian to the Oakland Athletics, along with fellow prospects Jorge Mateo and Dustin Fowler, for Sonny Gray. The Athletics added him to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.

In 2017, Kaprielian’s elbow discomfort began to persist, and he began the season on the disabled list. On April 13, 2017, it was revealed that Kapielian would undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament, putting him away for the year.

Kaprielian was considered one of the top prospects for the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft, and was selected by the New York Yankees in the first round, with the 16th overall selection. He signed with the Yankees, receiving a $2.65 million signing bonus, and spent his first professional season with both the GCL Yankees and Staten Island Yankees, posting a combined 0-1 record and 3.97 ERA in ​11 ⁄3 total innings between both teams.

James Kaprielian Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Baseball Player
House Living in own house.

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

Kaprielian attended Arnold O. Beckman High School in Irvine, California. During his career he went 33–3 with a 0.96 earned run average (ERA) and 250 strikeouts. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 40th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft. He did not sign with the Mariners and enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to play college baseball for the UCLA Bruins. As a freshman in 2013, Kaprielian appeared in 34 games as a relief pitcher, recording a 1.55 ERA with 53 strikeouts. In 2013, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox, and was named a league all-star. As a sophomore, he was converted into a starter. He started 15 games, going 7–6 with a 2.29 ERA and 108 strikeouts.

Kaprielian’s mother, Barbara Kaprielian, died of breast cancer in 2014 after her 14-year battle.

Kaprielian received a non-roster invitation to spring training in 2016. He began the season with the Tampa Yankees, but only played in three games due to an elbow injury.

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Who is James Kaprielian Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Kaprielian celebrates birthday on March 2 of every year.

What nationality is James Kaprielian?

American

Who drafted James Kaprielian?

Draft: Drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 40th round of the 2012 MLB June Amateur Draft from Arnold O. Beckman HS (Irvine, CA) and the New York Yankees in the 1st round (16th) of the 2015 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA).

Is James Kaprielian a rookie?

Kaprielian posted a solid 4.07 ERA and a 1.223 WHiP over his 119.1 innings, striking out 123 batters with 41 walks. He had a solid rookie campaign , showing signs that he can be a piece of the future for the A’s.

What position does James Kaprielian play?

Pitcher

Is Kaprielian Armenian?

Yanks’ Kaprielian proud of Armenian heritage “I’ve always received a lot of support from the Armenian community,” said Kaprielian, whose native Southern California boasts the largest Armenian population in the United States.

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