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Jason Gilbert Giambi’s net worth is $35 Million

Jason Gilbert Giambi Wiki Biography

Born on 8 January 1971, in West Covina, California USA, Jason Gilbert Giambi is a former professional baseball player, known for his time with the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees in Major League Baseball(MLB).

As of late 2016, Giambi’s net worth stands at $35 million. His assets include a luxury villa – Casa Cielo in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, of which he is a co-owner. His wealth is predominantly attributed to his successful 20-year baseball career.

Giambi’s Early Life and Career

Giambi grew up in West Covina with his two siblings. He excelled in baseball at South Hills High School, leading his team to the state finals and receiving the MVP title in his senior year. Besides baseball, he also played basketball and football.

Although selected in the 1989 MLB draft by the Milwaukee Brewers, Giambi chose to attend college at Long Beach State University, majoring in Business. He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 1992 and had a successful career with the team.

Giambi’s Professional Career

His major league debut with the Athletics was in 1995. He continued to achieve remarkable results, winning the American League Most Valuable Player Award and the Silver Slugger Award in 2000. His success led to a significant increase in his net worth. Later, he signed a lucrative contract with the New York Yankees but faced challenges due to a performance-enhancing drug scandal in 2003.

Despite setbacks, Giambi continued to play for various teams, including the Colorado Rockies and the Cleveland Indians, ultimately retiring from professional baseball in 2015.

Personal Life and Philanthropy

Outside of baseball, Giambi has been involved in philanthropy, supporting causes such as raising awareness of prostate cancer. He has been married to Kristian Rice since 2002, and the couple resides in Henderson, Nevada.