Jason Giambi

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jason Giambi
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 8, 1971(1971-01-08)
Age	53
Birthplace	West Covina
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Capricorn

Jason Giambi Biography

Jason Giambi is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on January 8, 1971 in West Covina, California, United States. Five-time MLB All-Star who was named American League MVP in 2000 while playing for the Oakland Athletics; played for the New York Yankees from 2002 until 2008.

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Giambi attended Sacred Heart Private Catholic School in Covina, California. He then attended South Hills High School in his native West Covina, where he was a three-sport standout. Giambi was on the baseball team, whose roster also included his brother Jeremy and three other future Major Leaguers and teammates: infielder Shawn Wooten, pitchers Aaron Small and Cory Lidle. He batted .386 during his three years of varsity baseball, leading his team to the state finals as a senior. He was voted MVP in both baseball and basketball. In American football, he was an All-League quarterback. Giambi was selected in the 43rd round (1,118th overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers during the 1989 MLB draft. He did not sign and went on to attend college.

The Oakland Athletics selected Giambi in the second round of the 1992 Major League Baseball draft. He started his career that year with the short season single A Northwest League’s Southern Oregon A’s, where he hit .317 in 13 games. He was a member of the fourth place United States national baseball team at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona.

He was married Kristian Rice back in 2002. his son is named Landon. He has a brother named He married Kristian Rice in 2002 and he has a son named Landon. His brother Jeremy Giambi also played in the MLB. also played in the MLB.

Jason Giambi Net Worth

Jason Giambi is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jason Giambi 's net worth $35 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The school of his choice was South Hills High School in West Covina, California, the school awarded him MVP honors in basketball and baseball as well as being an All-League football player.

His image was on the covers of numerous baseball video games, such as MLB Slugfest.

Jason Gilbert Giambi (/dʒ i ˈ ɑː m b i / ; born January 8, 1971) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter. In his Major League Baseball (MLB) career, which began in 1995, Giambi played for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Colorado Rockies, and Cleveland Indians. He is the older brother of former MLB player Jeremy Giambi.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jason Giambi Dating?

According to our records, Jason Giambi married to Kristian Rice , Dana Mandela. As of December 1, 2023, Jason Giambi’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1999, Giambi hit .315 with 33 homers, 105 walks (2nd in the league), and 123 RBIs (6th). He came in 8th in MLB Most Valuable Player Award voting.

Facts & Trivia

Jason Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jason Giambi celebrates birthday on January 8 of every year.

Giambi was the American League (AL) MVP in 2000 while with the Athletics, and is a five-time All-Star, who led the AL in walks four times; in on-base percentage three times; and in doubles and slugging percentage once each; he also won the Silver Slugger Award twice.

Are Jeremy Giambi and Jason Giambi related?

Jeremy Giambi was born in San Jose, California. Like his older brother Jason, Giambi attended South Hills High School in West Covina, California. He attended California State University, Fullerton and played college baseball for the Cal State Fullerton Titans. The Titans won the 1995 College World Series.

Is Jason Giambi in the Hall of Fame?

Giambi becomes the 11th baseball player in the 49er Hall of Fame , and just the second player from the Dave Snow era, joining teammate Don Barbara, who was inducted in 1998. Giambi earned first-team All-Big West honors at two positions, as a designated hitter in 1990, and as a third baseman in 1991.

When did Jason Giambi leave Oakland?

Jason Giambi
Home runs| 440
Runs batted in| 1,441
Teams
Oakland Athletics (1995–2001) New York Yankees (2002–2008) Oakland Athletics ( 2009 ) Colorado Rockies (2009–2012) Cleveland Indians (2013–2014)

When did Jason Giambi win MVP?

After producing big-time numbers in 1998 and 1999, Giambi had his best season in 2000, winning the AL MVP Award with a . 333 batting average, 43 home runs and 137 RBI. He also led the league with 137 walks and a . 476 on-base percentage.

What was cause of death of Jeremy Giambi?

Giambi, 47, who played for the Kansas City Royals, the Oakland Athletics, the Philadelphia Phillies and the Boston Red Sox, was found dead in his parents’ home in suburban Los Angeles on Feb. 9 from a single self-inflicted gunshot wound.