Travis Hafner
- January 5, 2024
- Baseball Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Travis Hafner |
| Occupation | Baseball Player |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 3, 1977(1977-06-03) |
| Age | 47 |
| Birthplace | Jamestown |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | North Dakota |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Travis Hafner Biography
| Name | Travis Hafner |
| Birthday | Jun 3 |
| Birth Year | 1977 |
| Place Of Birth | Jamestown |
| Home Town | North Dakota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Spouse | Amy Beekman |
| Children(s) | Blake Lee Hafner |
Travis Hafner is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on June 3, 1977 in Jamestown, North Dakota, United States. MLB first baseman and designated hitter known for his power swing.
In 2013, he joined star shortstop Derek Jeter on the New York Yankees.
Hafner was born in Jamestown, North Dakota in 1977 and attended a small high school in Sykeston, North Dakota, which did not have a baseball program. He was valedictorian of his high school class of eight students. Hafner attended Cowley County Community College in Arkansas City, Kansas.
Travis Lee Hafner (/ˈ h æ f n ər / ; born June 3, 1977) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a designated hitter and first baseman. A left-handed hitter, Hafner played for the Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees. His nickname, “Pronk”, was given to him by former teammate Bill Selby during spring training of 2003 when people sometimes referred to him as “The Project” and other times “Donkey” for the way he looked when running the bases. He has the most home runs for a player born in North Dakota, and tied the MLB-record for grand slams in one season with 6.
He married Amy Beekman in November 2006 and the couple has two sons together, Blake Lee and Trip John.
Travis Hafner Net Worth
| Net Worth | $26 Million |
| Source Of Income | Baseball Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Travis Hafner is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Travis Hafner 's net worth $26 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 31st round of the 1996 MLB Draft.
He finished top 5 in AL MVP voting in 2005 and 2006, tallying 30+ home runs and 100+ RBIs while hitting over .300 in both seasons.
On June 7, a section in the right field mezzanine at Jacobs Field was officially opened as “Pronkville.” On July 7, Hafner became the first player in Major League history to hit five grand slams before the All-Star break and passed Al Rosen in the team’s season record book when he homered off Kris Benson of the Baltimore Orioles. He joined Hall-of-Famer Ernie Banks of the 1955 Chicago Cubs, Jim Gentile of the 1961 Orioles and Don Mattingly of the 1987 Yankees as the only players to hit at least five grand slams in a season.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches |
Travis Hafner height 6 feet 3 inches Travis weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Travis Hafner Dating?
According to our records, Travis Hafner married to Amy Beekman. As of December 1, 2023, Travis Hafner’s is not dating anyone.
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In 2004, Hafner had a breakout offensive season. As the primary DH in the Indians line-up, he finished the season in the top ten in the league in on- base percentage (.410, 3rd), slugging percentage (.583, 4th), doubles (41, 6th), extra base hits (72, 7th), RBI (109, 9th) and batting average (.311, 10th). He also hit 28 home runs (16th in the AL) and scored 96 runs (20th in the AL). He topped the .300 mark in batting average each month of the season except August–when he hit a respectable .274–and was particularly hot in July, hitting .360 with 8 home runs and 28 RBI. He hit his first career grand slam in the Indians’ home opener on April 12 against Kyle Lohse of the Minnesota Twins.
Facts & Trivia
Travis Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Travis Hafner celebrates birthday on June 3 of every year.
In April 2006, Malley’s Chocolates of Cleveland unveiled the ‘Pronk Bar’, a milk chocolate candy bar named in honor of Hafner. Hafner’s new product, “Pronk Beef Jerky” hit shelves in mid-2007.
What does Travis Hafner do now?
Hafner, now in his sixth season as a special assistant in Cleveland’s player development office , hit . 278 overall as a member of the Tribe and sits eighth all time in franchise history with 200 home runs.
How many Grand Slams did Travis Hafner?
Hafner is one of only five players to hit five grand slams in a single season and one of only two to hit six. Don Mattingly had six in 1987, while Jim Gentile (1961), Ernie Banks (1955) and Richie Sexson (2006) each had five grand slams in a single season.
How tall is Travis Hafner?
6′ 3″
Why was Travis Hafner nicknamed Pronk?
Where did “Pronk” come from? Hafner: It was kind of a mix between project and donkey, and then we shortened it up to “Pronky” and then it eventually got to be “Pronk.” Bill Selby helped give me that nickname, and it’s kind of stuck ever since.
Did Travis Hafner steroids?
“ I’ve never used steroids ,” Hafner said Saturday. Hafner joined the Rangers in August of 2002. Like most rookies, he kept his eyes open and his mouth shut. “I only spent a month and a half in the big leagues,” he said.