Age, Biography and Wiki
Jeff Karstens was born on 24 September, 1982 in San Diego, California, U.S., is an American baseball player. Discover Jeff Karstens's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old?
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41 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
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24 September 1982 |
| Birthday |
24 September |
| Birthplace |
San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Jeff Karstens Height, Weight & Measurements
At 41 years old, Jeff Karstens height is 191 cm .
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191 cm |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Jeff Karstens Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jeff Karstens worth at the age of 41 years old? Jeff Karstens’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Jeff Karstens's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Jeffrey Wayne Karstens (born September 24, 1982) is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Karstens was drafted in the 19th round of the 2003 Major League Baseball draft by the New York Yankees.
He played the 2005 season with the Yankees' Double-A affiliate, the Trenton Thunder, posting a 12–11 record with a 4.15 ERA and 147 strikeouts.
Karstens pitched for the New York Yankees in 2006 and 2007 and the Pittsburgh Pirates from 2008 to 2012.
Karstens attended Mount Miguel High School in Spring Valley, California and initially played as a catcher.
In his senior season, he was the team's Most Valuable Player, a First-Team All-Conference Honors selection, and a Second-Team All-San Diego selection.
He posted an 8–2 record with a 2.99 ERA.
After high school, Karstens attended Grossmont College and Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, where he played for the Red Raiders.
Karstens started the 2006 season with the Yankees Triple-A affiliate, the Columbus Clippers.
He struggled, posting an 0–5 record with a 9.85 ERA.
This resulted in his demotion to Double-A Trenton.
At Trenton, he went 6–0 with a 2.31 ERA.
His success was rewarded with a trip back to Columbus, where he compiled a 5–0 record with a 1.85 ERA.
He was named the International League Player of the Week for the week of July 30.
Karstens was called up from Triple-A Columbus on August 19, 2006.
Three days later, he made his Major League debut for the Yankees on August 22, against the Seattle Mariners.
He went 5⅔ innings, allowing three earned runs on six hits and two walks for a no-decision in a 6–5 loss.
He struck out two and gave up two home runs.
On August 27, 2006, he went 6.0 innings giving up 6 hits and 3 earned runs in an 11–8 win against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
In that outing, Karstens walked 2, struck out 1, and earned his first career Major League victory.
In spring training prior to the 2007 season, Karstens pitched well enough to make a case for the rotation.
Karstens was shut down due to elbow tendinitis and placed on the 15-day disabled list to start the season, allowing Darrell Rasner to take his spot in the rotation to start the season.
After injuries to Yankees starters Mike Mussina and Carl Pavano, he was activated to join the Yankee 40-man roster.
On April 28, 2007, in a game against the Boston Red Sox, Karstens was struck in the leg by a line drive off the bat of Boston shortstop Julio Lugo, the first batter of the game.
He faced only one more batter before being taken out.
It was later reported that Karstens fractured his fibula and was placed on the 15-day disabled list.
He was later moved to the 60-day disabled list, and then activated on August 1.
On August 14, 2007, Karstens gave up 5 earned runs in only 3 innings, raising his season ERA to 11.20.
The next day, he was optioned back to the Minor Leagues.
He was reactivated on September 9.
Following the end of the season, Karstens pitched for Team USA in the 2007 Baseball World Cup.
He went 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA on the way to win Gold.
Karstens began the 2008 season on the 15-day disabled list, but was later activated and immediately optioned to the minors.
He was named the International League Player of the Week for the week of June 23.
On August 1, 2008, Jeff made his Pirates debut, defeating the Chicago Cubs.
In Karsten's next start on August 6, he took a perfect game against the Arizona Diamondbacks through 7.2 innings before surrendering a double to Chris Young in the 8th inning.
Karstens, and the Pirates, won 2–0 over Randy Johnson; Karstens gave up two hits and a walk.
In 2009, Karstens was fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for hitting Milwaukee's Ryan Braun squarely between his shoulder blades with a pitch in April.
He led his team in wins with 12 (3rd most in the league), in Games started with 27 (2nd in the league), and in innings pitched with 169 (4th in the league).
