Greg Maddux is a retired baseball pitcher, famous as Mad Dog. The famous professional baseball pitcher played 23 seasons for Major League Baseball and he was one of the 30 highest paid baseball pitchers in the history of baseball.
Greg was born on April 14, 1966 In San Angelo, Texas. He spent much of his childhood years in Madrid, Spain, where his father was stationed by the United States Air Force. Greg and his brother were exposed to baseball at a young age, and upon his return to Las Vegas, Nevad, his brother and him began training under the supervision of Ralph Meder.
Greg Maddux’s Net Worth and Salary
Greg Maddux’s net worth is around $70 million. Greg has accumulated such a huge net worth through a successful career as baseball player. The famous MLB player played for 23 seasons, mostly for Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves.
During Greg’s time in MLB, he achieved notable titles which have made him to create a lasting impact in baseball despite retiring years ago. During his career he earned almost $160 million in salary alone. This puts Greg in the list of the 30 highest paid baseball players in the baseball history.
His huge salary is one of the main contributors to the retired baseball player’s net worth. Even after he retired, he continued to live a comfortable life while engaging in other activities that still earn him an income.
Early Life and Education
Greg was born in San Angelo, but he spent his childhood years in Spain where his father was stationed. His brother Mike and Greg started playing baseball at a young age, and they both went on to play in MLB.
Greg Maddux schooled at Valey High School, where he was part of the school baseball team. During his time in Valley High School, he enabled the school team to win the 1983 state championship.
Career
Maddux was drafted into MLB in 1984. He was picked by Chicago Cubs in the second round and made his league debut in September 1986, becoming one of the youngest players in the majors at that time.
On his first game, Maddux made an impression after he pitched a complete game. Although in his second season he struggled, he came back strong in the 1988 season. The 1988 season was the first that Greg recorded a win of 18-8 record and 3.18 ERA. In the next 17 consecutive seasons, the baseball player continued indicating wins.
Greg Maddux made a huge impression inn baseball during his active years. In his last season in 1992 with the Chicago Cubs, he recorded 20 wins and earned his first four consecutive Cy Young Awards.
In 1993, he joined the Atlanta Braves and continued recording wins in that season. After breaking a couple of titles set by earlier baseball players, Greg announced his retirement in 2008. He played with the Los Angeles Dodgers for his final year in baseball and won his 18th Gold Glove.
Personal Life
Greg Maddux is a proud father and husband, he married his wife Kathy and they have a son named Chase and a daughter called Paige.
