Sonny Douglas Gray, a professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB), was born in the United States on November 7, 1989. He has previously played for the Cincinnati Reds, the Oakland Athletics, and the New York Yankees.
Gray played college baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores while studying at Vanderbilt University. The Oakland Athletics chose Gray in the first round of the 2011 Major League Draft. He made his Major League debut on July 10, 2013 with the Athletics. Grey was acquired by the Yankees in 2017 and was traded to the Reds before the 2019 season. He was traded again in 2022. He was traded to the Minnesota Twins by the Cincinnati Reds. Since making his debut in 2013, he has been named as an All-Star Thrice till now ( 2015, 2019 and 2023).
Name | Sonny Douglas Gray |
Net Worth | $15 million (estimated) |
Age | 34 years |
Residence | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Marital Status | Married |
Source of Wealth | Baseball player |
Salary | $12,700,000 |
Endorsements | N/A |
Sonny Gray’s Net Worth in 2023?
Sonny Gray's net worth is estimated to be $15 million. Sonny Grey is a starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball, the top level of American baseball. Gray is earning $12,700,000 for the 2023 season. His total career earnings are $61,580,796, this includes his total salary of $59,280,796 and the bonuses received in his career till now of $2,300,000.
Sonny Gray’s Salary
Sonny Gray will get a basic salary of $12,700,000 plus a bonus of $600,000 for a total compensation of $13,300,000 in 2023. On January 21, 2019, he agreed to a $30,500,000 three-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds, including a club option for 2023. However, he was traded to the Minnesota Twins on March 13, 2022. His most recent team, the Minnesota Twins, exercised a $12,700,000 2023 club option, which he accepted. His unrestricted free agency will commence in 2024.
In July 2011, Sonny Gray signed a deal with the Oakland Athletics who paid him a signing bonus of $1,800,000. On March 3, 2014, he agreed to a one-year deal worth $505,000 with the Oakland Athletics. He agreed to a new one-year deal worth $512,500 with the Oakland Athletics on March 3, 2015. On March 4, 2016, he once more agreed to a one-year deal worth $527,500 with the Oakland Athletics. On January 13, 2017, he avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal worth $3.575 million with the Oakland Athletics. On July 31, 2017, he was traded to the New York Yankees.
On January 12, 2018, Sonny Gray agreed to a $6.5 million one-year deal with the New York Yankees, avoiding arbitration in the process. On January 11, 2019, he signed a deal worth $7.5 million for a duration of one-year. He avoided arbitration in the process. On January 21, 2019, the organization traded him to the Cincinnati Reds. On January 21, 2019, Sonny Grey agreed to a three-year extension worth $30.5 million with the Cincinnati Reds, coupled with a club option for 2023. On March 13, 2022, the franchise traded him to the Minnesota Twins. He agreed to the most recent contract when the Minnesota Twins exercised his club option in 2023 for $12.7 million.
Sonny Gray’s Endorsements
There is no information regarding Sonny Gray's endorsement deals. It seems that he is only focused on improving himself as a reliable pitcher.
Sonny Gray’s Investments
There is no information related to Sonny Gray’s investments in any public domain.
Sonny Gray’s Other Sources of Income
Other than baseball, nothing is mentioned about his sources of income.
Sonny Gray’s House
Sonny Gray lives with his wife and two children in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. However, there is no further information on Sonny Gray’s house.
Sonny Gray’s Car
There is no information about Sonny Gray’s cars in any public domain.
Sonny Gray’s Charity Work
Sonny Gray is involved with a lot of Charities. He is involved with "The Project One Four", it is an organization that provides opportunities for youth to learn life skills in a safe and supportive environment. Then, he is involved with "The Muddy Puddles Project", this project helps to honor kids and also tries to reach families far and wide and most importantly to raise awareness for childhood cancer.
Gray is actively involved in "Teammates for Kids", which began in 1999 with an aim to help kids. The organization started with 67 Major League players and now has more than 4,700 from various sports. He is also involved with the Big League Impact community. Big league Impact partners with professional athletes through various sports related fundraising programs. It does so in order to help people meet basic human needs.
FAQs
A. Sonny Gray was born in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
A. Sonny Gray’s net worth is estimated to be $15 million ( as of October, 2023)
A. Sonny Gray will get a basic salary of $12,700,000 plus a bonus of $600,000 for a total compensation of $13,300,000 in 2023.
A. Sonny Gray’s date of birth is November 7, 1989. He is currently 29 years old.
A. Sonny Gray plays for the Minnesota Twins in Major League Baseball.