Brooks Raley- Biography
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Brooks Raley is a pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball in the United States (MLB). The Chicago Cubs selected Raley in the sixth round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. He previously played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds. He also plays in the KBO League for the Lotte Giants. He made his Major League Baseball debut in 2012.
What is the Net Worth of Brooks Raley? Salary, Earnings
Brooks Raley’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 and $2 million. He has amassed a large fortune as a result of his primary occupation as a baseball player.
Brooks Raley- Birth, Age, Ethnicity, Siblings, Education
Brooks Raley was born on June 29, 1988, in San Antonio, Texas. Raley’s parents are Terry and DeeAnna Raley. His father joined the Toronto Blue Jays organization after being drafted in the 1981 Major League Baseball draft and played for the Medicine Hat Blue Jays and the Kinston Blue Jays before retiring in 1982. Raley has two siblings, both of whom have played minor league baseball. Russell, the eldest brother, was drafted in 2006 by the New York Yankees.
Russell’s playing career ended in 2007, and he went on to become a coach. Cory, the younger brother, was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in 2012 and finished his minor league career in 2016. Raley attended Uvalde High School in Uvalde, Texas, and Texas A&M University, where he played baseball for the Texas A&M Aggies.
Quick Facts
Real Name | Brooks Lee Raley |
Birth Date | 29 June 1988 |
Age (as of 2021) | 33 Years |
Birth Place | San Antonio, Texas, United States |
Nationality | American |
Profession | Baseball Pitcher |
Religion | Christianity |
Sun sign | Cancer |
Brooks Raley- Relationship, Married Life
Brooks Raley met Rachel Shipley while she was on the Texas A&M women’s soccer team, and they later married. The family has four children: three daughters and one son, all of whom live in San Diego.
Brooks Raley- Professional Career
On February 12, 2014, the Minnesota Twins claimed Raley off waivers. The Twins designated him for assignment on May 8, and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim claimed him off waivers the next day. On December 14, 2014, Raley signed a contract with the Lotte Giants, a KBO League team based in Busan. Raley remained with the Giants in 2016, and on January 8, 2017, he agreed to terms on a one-year, $850,000 contract for the 2017 season. Brooks pitched for Lotte from 2015 to 2019, compiling a 48–53 record, a 4.13 ERA, and 755 strikeouts in 910+23 innings. On January 9, 2020, Raley agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Reds on a minor league contract that included an invitation to spring training.
He was added to the Reds’ roster on Opening Day. Raley pitched four innings in four games for Cincinnati before being designated for assignment on August 6, his first MLB action since 2013. On August 9, 2020, Raley was traded to the Houston Astros in exchange for a player to be named later, minor league pitcher Fredy Medina. In 17 bullpen appearances for Houston in 2020, he was 0–1, with one save and a 3.94 ERA in 16 innings pitched while striking out 21 batters. The Astros picked up Raley’s $2 million option for the 2021 season on November 1.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Hair color
Height | in feet inches – 6’ 3” – in Centimeters – 190 cm |
Weight | in Kilograms – 90 kg – in Pounds – 200 lbs |
Shoe Size | 14 (U.S.) |
Hair Color | Brown |
Eye Color | Brown |
Body Type | Athletic |
Social Media Details
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