A. J Pierzynski Biograpghy
A. J Pierzynski (Anthony John Pierzynski) is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Minnesota Twins (1998-2003) and other many teams. Pierzynski is one of the only ten catchers in Major League history to reach 2,000 hits in his career.
Moreover, A. J. is known for having a strong and colorful personality, a fact he acknowledges. Pierzynski attended DR. Philips High School in Orlando, Florida, where he won All-State honors in baseball. The National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame held its 48th Annual Induction Banquet in September 2021, inducting Anthony.
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Pierzynski graduated from high school in 1994 and signed a letter of intent to play baseball at the University of Tennessee. In addition, he was also selected by the Minnesota Twins in the third round of the 1994 Major League Baseball draft and chose to sign with the ballclub on June 9. Anthony began his minor career with the Gulf Coast League Twins and spent the next 4 years playing for the minor-league Elizabethton Twins, Fort Wayne Wizards, Fort Myres Miracle, New Britain Rock Cats, and Salt Lake Buzz.
Furthermore, on November 14, 2003, the Twins traded PierzyTigersnski to the San Francisco Giants for Joe Nathan, Francisco Liriano, and Boof Bonser. With the Giants, he hit .272 with 11 home runs and 77 RBI in 131 games. Anthony spent one season in San Francisco before being non-tendered on December 15, 2004.
What’s more, Pierzynski was signed as a free agent by the Chicago White Sox on January 6, 2005. As he signed with the White Sox, the San Francisco Chronicle ran a story claiming that the catcher had kneed Giants trainer, Stan Conte in the groin during a spring training game in 2004. AJ would help the White Sox go wire to wire in his first season with the team, winning the Al Central on September 29, 2005, in a win against Detroit. He agreed to a two-year contract to remain with the White Sox following the 2010 season.
A. J Pierzynski Age
Pierzynski was born on December 30, 1976, in Bridgehampton, New York. He is 46 years old as of 2022 and celebrates his birthday on December 30 every year. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
A. J Pierzynski Height
Pierzynski is a man of above-average stature. He stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches.
A. J Pierzynski Family
Pierzynski was born and raised in Bridgehampton. He is the son of Mary Jane Harrelson (mother). A. J has not mentioned any details concerning his father or his siblings.
A. J Pierzynski’s Wife
Pierzynski is happily married to his wife Lisa Pierzynski. The two were married in 1999. Later they were blessed with two children namely, Ava and Austin.
A. J Pierzynski Net Worth
Pierzynski earns his income as the best catcher. He has an estimated net worth of $46 million.