Jeff Montgomery
- January 10, 2024
- Baseball Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jeff Montgomery |
| Occupation | Baseball player |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 7, 1962(1962-01-07) |
| Age | 62 |
| Country | United States |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Jeff Montgomery Biography
| Name | Jeff Montgomery |
| Birthday | Jan 7 |
| Birth Year | 1962 |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Jeff Montgomery is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on January 7, 1962 in United States. Jeffrey Thomas Montgomery (born January 7, 1962) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. During a 13-year baseball career, he pitched from 1987–1999, pitching primarily for the Kansas City Royals. Montgomery is also one of the few elite closers in baseball history to have four types of baseball pitches. Most top relievers concentrate on two pitches.
In 1993, Montgomery saved 45 games, tying Dan Quisenberry for the Royals’ team record and tying him for the league lead with Duane Ward of the Toronto Blue Jays. That year he won the American League Rolaids Relief Man Award. Montgomery was also an All-Star in 1992, 1993, and 1996.
In 2010, Montgomery was hired by Fox Sports Kansas City, where he serves as an analyst on the Royals Live pregame show and in the broadcast booth on select game telecasts.
On April 29, 1990, Montgomery struck out three batters on nine pitches in the eighth inning of a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers. Montgomery became the ninth American League pitcher and the 23rd pitcher in major league history to accomplish the nine-strike/three-strikeout half-inning.
Jeff Montgomery Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Baseball Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jeff Montgomery is one of the richest Baseball player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jeff Montgomery 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Montgomery played collegiate baseball at Marshall University and was later drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 9th round of the 1983 Major League Baseball draft. He made his debut with the Reds on August 1, 1987 at age 25. He pitched a total of 14 games, including one start. He was considered a marginal prospect, and the Reds traded Montgomery to the Royals on February 15, 1988 for Van Snider, an outfielder who would go on to only play 19 games in the majors.
Kansas City installed Montgomery in the bullpen, and he appeared in 45 games, posting a record of 7-2 with a 3.45 earned run average. In 1989 he had a breakout season, winning 7 games and losing 3, saving 18, and posting a 1.37 ERA while acting primarily as a set-up man for Steve Farr. The following season, he became the Royals’ closer, a role he held for most of his career.
In 1998, Montgomery collected 36 saves and was named Kansas City Royals Pitcher of the Year following the season. Montgomery lost effectiveness during the 1999 season, which he finished with 12 saves and a 6.84 ERA. He retired following the season, and was inducted into the Royals’ Hall of Fame in 2003, his first year of eligibility.
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Facts & Trivia
Nick Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jeff Montgomery celebrates birthday on January 7 of every year.
Is Jeff Montgomery in the Hall of Fame?
Jeff Montgomery, Kansas City’s all-time saves leader with 304, was inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame in 1993. Montgomery’s superlative season was arguably 1989, when he went 7-3 with 18 saves and a 1.73 ERA in 63 games.
How old is Jeff Montgomery?
60 years (January 7, 1962)
What years did Jeff Montgomery play for the Kansas City Royals?
Jeffrey Thomas Montgomery (born January 7, 1962) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. During a 13-year baseball career, he pitched from 1987–1999, primarily for the Kansas City Royals.