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Pirates insider brings Max Kepler's superior stats to Aaron Judge from 2020 into focus after Phillies' $10,000,000 acquisition Pirates insider brings Max Kepler's superior stats to Aaron Judge from 2020 into focus after Phillies' $10,000,000 acquisition
Pirates insider brings Max Kepler's superior stats to Aaron Judge from 2020 into focus after Phillies' $10,000,000 acquisition
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"Dave Dombrowski is going senile" - Fans react as Phillies rope in Max Kepler for 1-year, $10,000,000 deal "Dave Dombrowski is going senile" - Fans react as Phillies rope in Max Kepler for 1-year, $10,000,000 deal
"Dave Dombrowski is going senile" - Fans react as Phillies rope in Max Kepler for 1-year, $10,000,000 deal
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“Umps should've stopped the game” - MLB fans in disbelief as Max Kepler scores while Tayler Saucedo goes down with injury “Umps should've stopped the game” - MLB fans in disbelief as Max Kepler scores while Tayler Saucedo goes down with injury
“Umps should've stopped the game” - MLB fans in disbelief as Max Kepler scores while Tayler Saucedo goes down with injury

Max Kepler: A Brief Biography

Max Kepler
Max Kepler. Source:- Getty Images

Maximillian Kepler-Rozycki has been a veteran of the MLB for nine years. The German right fielder signed with the Minnesota Twins in 2009. After spending nine years with the team, there are rumors of him being traded to another team for the 2024 MLB season.

Max Kepler comes from Berlin, Germany and debuted in the MLB with the Minnesota Twins on September 27, 2015. He is notable for being a hard hitter on the ball and also being a good right fielder for his team. Furthermore, his patient approach to the games has also helped him win games. All these qualities have allowed his teammates and superiors to keep faith in him. With 153 home runs in his career right now, Kepler has managed to keep the Minnesota Twins fans and management invested in him. He is also good at running and throwing which makes him reliable for the team.

While Max Kepler being traded is not officially confirmed yet, he has indeed attracted interest from other teams. It is to be seen what the Minnesota Twins choose to do with him before the 2024 MLB season commences.

Max Kepler’s Personal Information

NameMaximillian Kepler-Rozycki
Age30 years old (as of 2023)
DOBFebruary 10, 1993
NationalityGerman
Mother NameKathy Kepler
Father nameMarek Rozycki
ProfessionBaseball Player
Net Worth$5 million (as of 2023)
Height6’4” ( 1.95 meters)
Weight225 lbs ( 102 kgs)
EducationJohn F. Kennedy School, St. Emmeram Academy
Relationship StatusIn a relationship

Max Kepler’s Early Life

Max Kepler was born and raised in Berlin, Germany. He played Little League baseball there and also attended John F. Kennedy School, where he played baseball for the school team. He also attended St. Emmeram Academy in Regensburg where he gained more experience as a baseball player. Despite getting a scholarship from the Steffi Graff Foundation, he chose baseball as his sport. However, he also played football for Hertha BSC. However, he is notable for representing the Buchbinder Legionare Regensburg team of the Baseball-Bundesliga. He eventually signed with the Minnesota Twins in 2009 and started his professional career in the minor leagues.

Kepler started his professional career with Gulf Coast League Twins and has played for Elizabethton Twins (Rookie), Cedar Rapids Kernels (High-A), Glendale Desert Dogs, Fort Myers Miracle (Single-A), Salt River Rafters, Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A), Rochester Red Wings (Triple-A) and St. Paul Saints (Triple-A). He finally made his MLB debut with the Minnesota Twins on September 27, 2015 and has been with the team ever since for nine years.

Max Kepler’s Personal Life

Max Kepler, in his personal life, has his parents Marek Rozycki and Kathy Kepler. He is also in a relationship with his girlfriend. However, he has not disclosed details about her.

In his free time, Kepler visited Crescent Grove, an organization that aims to provide support and care to children who have a shorter life expectancy and their families. While there, Kepler met the special kids and made their day by signing baseballs for them.

Max Kepler’s Family Background

Max Kepler is the son of his father Marek Rozycki and his mother Kathy Kepler.

Marek Rozycki, Max Kepler’s father, is originally Polish. He is a former professional ballet dancer at the Berlin Ballet Company. It was also where he met his future wife. Kathy Kepler, Max Kepler’s mother, is actually American. She is also a former professional ballet dancer at the Berlin Ballet Company and met her future husband there. Both of them have often visited their son to watch him play his games.

Besides Max Kepler’s parents, his family background also consists of his younger sister Emma. He and his younger sister visit their parents once or twice a month to see them.

Max Kepler’s Girlfriend

Max Kepler is presently in a relationship with his girlfriend, whose name he has not disclosed. However, it has been revealed that she lives in Paris and he spent the offseason before the 2023 MLB season in Paris with her. While there, he also enjoyed the cuisine and the culture that France offered him.

Notably, Max Kepler was previously in a relationship with Abby Dahlkemper, who is notable for being the defender of the San Diego Wave FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Furthermore, she also represents Team USA in international levels.

Max Kepler’s Kids

Max Kepler does not have any children as of 2023.

Max Kepler’s Social Media

It seems that Max Kepler does not maintain a social media presence. He previously used to have an Instagram account but it seems that it has been taken down by him.

Max Kepler’s Net Worth

Max Kepler, as per online sources, has an estimated net worth of approximately around $5 million in 2023. This net worth comes from his prowess on the baseball field. He has been a veteran of the field and had an excellent season in 2019. Despite his productivity decreasing since then, he still continues to be a reliable member of the Minnesota Twins.

Max Kepler Brand Ambassador

There is presently no information available about Max Kepler being the brand ambassador or signing endorsement deals for any brands yet.

Max Kepler’s Investments

There is presently no information available in the public domain about any investments made by Max Kepler as of yet.

Max Kepler’s Career Stats

Max Kepler has been having an impressive performance as a veteran in the MLB. As a member of the Minnesota Twins, he has earned recognition through his hard hitting and patient approach on the field. Furthermore, he has also managed to impress the management with his performance on the field. This is a look at his career stats so far presented in a table format.

Categories Career Regular Season Stats Career Postseason Stats
At-Bats 339323
Runs 5112
Hits 800 6
Home Runs 153 0
Runs Batted In 466 0
Stolen Bases 340
Batting Average .236.146
On-Base Percentage .319.286
On-Base Plus Slugging .753.506

Source:- mlb.com

Max Kepler’s Achievements

Max Kepler, despite being a nine year veteran in the MLB has not yet achieved anything significant in his career, however he does have some notable achievements. They all are shown below:

AwardsYears
SOU Mid-Season All-Star2015
Futures Game Selection 2015
SOU Postseason All-Star2015
SOU Most Valuable Player 2015
Baseball America Minor League All-Star2015
MiLB.com Organization All-Star2015
AL Player of the Week8/7/2016, 5/26/2019
Twins Bill Boni Outstanding Rookie Award2016
Twins Jim Kaat Defensive Player of the Year2018

Max Kepler’s Contract

Max Kepler signed a five year $35,000,000 contract and avoided arbitration with the Minnesota Twins on February 14, 2019. Additionally, the team exercised a club option for him for the 2024 MLB season worth $10,000,000. He is set to earn $10,000,000 from the 2024 MLB season, post which he will become an unrestricted free agent in 2025.

Max Kepler began his MLB journey by signing a contract with the Minnesota Twins on July 11, 2009 and received a signing bonus of $800,000. Next, he signed a one year $547,500 contract with the team on February 24, 2017. Kepler’s next contract with the team was again for a duration of one year. The contract was worth $587,500 and it was signed on March 24, 2018. Then on January 11, 2019, he signed a one year $3.125 million contract with the team and avoided arbitration. Next, he signed his present contract and the team exercised his club option for 2024.

Max Kepler’s Diet

Max Kepler loves eating German foods, especially sauerbraten with mushrooms and gravy. Additionally, he also likes sauerkraut with potatoes. Furthermore, he also likes schnitzel and bratwurst as his favorite foods. After his excellent performance in 2019, the Minnesota Twins had prepared a “Kepler Burger” to honor him. It was a beef patty of a quarter pound along with bratwurst, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese. Needless to say, Max Kepler was happy to find a dish with his favorite German foods in it.

Max Kepler’s House

Max Kepler has not discussed details about his house to protect his and family’s privacy. Nevertheless, he hails from Berlin, Germany.

Max Kepler’s Car

There is presently no information available online about the cars owned by Max Kepler. However, as per online sources, he has been compared to a 1983 Porsche 911 after his performance in 2019. This is because of how both took some years to show their true potential and both hail from Germany.

FAQ's on Max Kepler

A. Max Kepler is 30 years old as of 2023.

A. Max Kepler stands at 6 '4 " (1.95 meters) and he weighs around 225 lbs (102 kgs). 

A. Max Kepler wears jersey #26 for the Minnesota Twins in the MLB.

A. Max Kepler serves as the right fielder for the Minnesota Twins in Major League Baseball.

A. Max Kepler has scored 153 home runs in his regular season career so far. He is yet to score a home run in the postseason.

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