Sonny Gray was born on November 7, 1989, in Smyrna Tennessee, U.S., and is a pitcher for the Minnesota Twins in Major League Baseball (MLB).
He chose to forego his final year at Vanderbilt in exchange for a $1.54 million signing bonus with Oakland. The following year, Sonny began his season with Midland. He pitched for the Sacramento River Cats of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League, where he struggled in his only start and had a 4.14 ERA.
The Yankees drafted Sonny to the Cincinnati Reds on January 21, 2019. Sonny was also picked as a replacement for Max Scherzer two days before the All-Star Game, Sonny's second All-Star selection and first since 2015.
Sonny was traded to the Minnesota Twins on March 13, 2022. The Twins picked up Sonny's $12 million team option for the 2023 season on November 6, 2022. Gray was a pitcher for the American League in the 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the third time in his career at the midseason of the 2023 season.
Gray was also named an All-Star in 2015, 2019, and 2023.
Sonny Gray’s Parents
Jesse Gray and Cindy Gray are the parents of Sonny Gray.
Sonny was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to Cindy and Jesse Gray and lived there until his eighth-grade year. His family then relocated to Smyrna, Tennessee. Sonny's father was killed in a vehicle accident during his first year of high school, just as Sonny began playing baseball for Smyrna High School. Sonny's mother has worked a lot to shape their family.
Who is Sonny Gray’s Mother?
Cindy Gray is the mother of Sonny Gray. Cindy was a perfect mother; according to Sonny, after he lost his father, his mother never gave him and his siblings a place to feel low. She was strong and she proudly raised all her five children (Sonny Gray, Celtain Graig, Donovan Graig, Jessica Gray, and Katie Gray).
Jessica is the older sister, Katie is the younger sister, and their mother, Cindy, has remarried. Barry Craig, the stepfather, has settled in nicely. Sonny says his stepfather is incredible; he has done great becoming a part of their family.
Who is Sonny Gray’s Father?
Jesse Gray is the father of Sonny Gray. Sonny's first baseball coach was Jesse Gray. They chatted about sports and played catch in Smyrna, Tennessee. From a young age, his father always talked about pitching in the big leagues.
When Sonny was 15, his father died in a car accident on an autumn morning, and his world shattered. On Father's Day, Sonny recalls the memory of his father.
Sonny had a football match on the night of his father's death. Though he was deeply hurt, he played for his father as his father was into sports and he used to love sports. He was not in a state to play the match, but he remembered his father's words, "Don't dwell on things", and prepared himself and completed the match.
What Nationality are Sonny Gray’s Parents?
Jesse Gray and Cindy Gray are American and from Smyrna Tennessee, U.S.
FAQs
A. Sonny Gray is 33 years old presently (as of October, 2023).
A. Sonny Gray's father’s name is Jesse Gray.
A. Sonny Gray's mother's name is Cindy Gray.
A. Sonny Gray has four siblings named Celtain Graig, Donovan Graig, Jessica Gray, and Katie Gray.
A. Jesse Gray and Cindy Gray are both American and are from Smyrna, Tennessee, U.S.
