Jake Peavy Profile
Jake Peavy is an American Analyst and former professional baseball pitcher working at MLB Network as an Analyst. He is also the founder of The Peavy Family Foundation.
Jake Peavy Education
Peavy went to St. Paul’s Episcopal School where he attained his high school diploma and was named the high school player of the year. He later joined Auburn University where he also played baseball.
Jake Peavy Career
Peavy serves as an Analyst appearing on MLB Tonight on MLB Network. He is also the founder of The Peavy Family Foundation which mainly focuses on supporting music, sports, financial literacy programs, and arts for young people. He started his baseball career playing for the San Diego Padres from 2002 to 2009 and later played for the Chicago White Sox from 2009 to 2013.
From 2013 to 2014, he played for the Boston Red Sox and again played for the San Francisco Giants from 2014 to 2016. He also led the National League in ERA with 2.54 in 2007 and 2.27 in 2004 and was also an All-Star in 2012, 2005, and 2007.
Peavy posted strikeouts (240), NL-best wins (19), and FIP (2.84). He also appeared in four Postseasons and won back-to-back World Series as a team member of the 2014 Giants and the 2013 Red Sox. The 1999 MLB Amateur Draft drafted the Padres in Round 15 and Peavy accumulated a 3.63 career ERA, 2,207 strikeouts, 152-126 record, 15 complete games, 2377.0 innings pitched, and six shutouts over 388 season games.
Jake Peavy Age
Peavy was born on May 31, 1981, in Mobile, Alabama, U.S. He is therefore 42 years old as of 2023 and celebrates his birthday every year on May 31st.
Jake Peavy Height
Peavy stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 1 inches.
Jake Peavy Family
Peavy was born and raised in the USA by Danny Peavy, and his mother whose names are not known by the public. Growing up, he was raised alongside his brother, Luke Peavy.
Jake Peavy Ex-Wife
Peavy was married to his high school sweetheart, Katie Alford when he was 19 years old. The two tied the knot in 2000 but divorced on November 28, 2017, and the reasons behind their divorce are not known by the public. During the time they were together, the two were blessed with four sons named Judson, Jacob, Waylon, and Wyatt. The two now co-parent and share the custody of their four sons.
Jake Peavy Wife
Information about Peavy’s dating life is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight. It is therefore not known if Peavy is engaged to someone or whether he is married.
Jake Peavy Son
Peavy’s son, Jacob Peavy Jr. is a musician going to The University of Alabama where he is a student and is on the MedBus. He is also in a romantic relationship with Elizabeth Helmsing.
Jake Peavy Salary
Being one of the top Analysts and former professional baseball pitchers for MLB Network, Peavy earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Jake Peavy Net Worth
Peavy has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Analyst and former professional baseball pitcher.
Jake Peavy Ranch|House
Peavy bought a 5,000-acre (2,000 ha) ranch called Southern Falls Plantation in 2008 based in Wilcox County, Alabama. The luxurious ranch has a saloon, a replica of Fenway Park, a bowling alley, and a hunting lodge. He later on purchased a World War II duck boat in 2013 which was previously used by Boston Duck Tours for special events and tourist purposes. It is his ultimate goal for the ranch to become a family heirloom and a place for peace for his family.
Jake Peavy San Diego Padres
Peavy played for the San Diego Padres from 2002 to 2009. His first game with the team was against the New York Yankees which he lost the game. In Peavy’s sophomore season, he started 32 games (194.2 IP), with a 12–11 record, 4.11 earned run average, and 156 strikeouts. In addition to that, he left the team in July 2013 and moved on to play with the Chicago White Sox.
Jake Peavy MLB Network
Peavy is working at MLB Network where he works alongside other famous MLB Network anchors and reporters including;
- Carlos Peña
- Hunter Pence
- Dan Plesac
- Bo Porter
- Albert Pujols
- Harold Reynolds
- Bill Ripken
- Alanna Rizzo
- Christopher Russo
- Siera Santos
- Xavier Scruggs
- Lauren Shehadi
- Joel Sherman
- Jayson Stark
- Jim Thome
- Matt Vasgersian
- Tom Verducci
- Adnan Virk
- Matt Yallof
- Chris Young