Age, Biography and Wiki
Ryan Freel was born on 8 March, 1976 in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S., is an American baseball player. Discover Ryan Freel'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 36 years old?
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| Age |
36 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
8 March 1976 |
| Birthday |
8 March |
| Birthplace |
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Date of death |
22 December, 2012 |
| Died Place |
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Ryan Freel Height, Weight & Measurements
At 36 years old, Ryan Freel height not available right now. We will update Ryan Freel's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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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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| Children |
Ava Freel, Alex Freel, Aliana Freel |
Ryan Freel Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ryan Freel worth at the age of 36 years old? Ryan Freel’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Ryan Freel's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Timeline
Ryan Paul Freel (March 8, 1976 – December 22, 2012) was an American professional baseball player.
Freel attended Tallahassee Community College and was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 13th round of the 1994 amateur entry draft, but did not sign.
A year later, he was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 10th round of the 1995 amateur draft.
From 1998 to 2002, Freel played in the Venezuelan Baseball League with Cardenales de Lara, becoming Champions in 2001.
A utility player, Freel played second base, third base, and all three outfield positions in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays between 2001 and 2009.
Freel played 6 seasons in the Toronto minor league system before making his Major League debut on April 4, 2001.
He only played in 9 games for the Blue Jays in his rookie year, hitting .273 with 0 home runs, 3 RBI and 2 stolen bases.
After the season was over, Freel was granted free agency and signed with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
Freel played the entire 2002 season in the minor leagues with the Durham Bulls, the Triple-A affiliate of the Devil Rays.
He hit .261 with 8 home runs, 48 RBI, and 37 steals.
On November 18, 2002, he signed with the Cincinnati Reds as a free agent.
His best season for the Reds was in 2004, when he hit .277 with 3 home runs, 28 RBI, 37 stolen bases, and 74 runs scored in 143 games.
On July 27, 2005, Freel stole five bases in one game, becoming the first MLB player to do so since the 2000 season.
In five seasons with the Reds, Freel hit .270 with 22 home runs, 104 runs batted in, and 134 stolen bases.
In 2007, Freel signed a two-year, $3 million contract extension with the Reds.
On May 28, 2007, Freel was injured in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates when chasing a deep drive to right-center field.
Freel and right fielder Norris Hopper collided, resulting in Freel's head and neck hitting Hopper and finally the warning track.
He was transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital, where he was reported to be coherent with feeling in his extremities.
Freel began working out on June 15, about 2 weeks after the collision.
He was briefly sent to the AAA Louisville Bats for rehabilitation.
Freel began getting random headaches and pains in his head, which delayed his return for another 2 weeks.
On July 3, 2007, 1 month and 5 days after the accident, Freel returned to play for the Cincinnati Reds and was healthy until being placed on the 15-day DL with torn cartilage in his right knee on August 7.
On December 9, 2008, Freel was traded along with two minor leaguers including Justin Turner to the Baltimore Orioles for catcher Ramón Hernández.
On May 8, 2009, Freel was traded once again, this time to the Chicago Cubs for outfielder Joey Gathright and cash considerations.
On July 2, 2009, Freel was designated for assignment to create roster space for the newly acquired Jeff Baker.
On July 6, 2009, Freel was dealt accompanied by cash considerations to the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named later.
On August 5, 2009, Freel was designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals.
He was released on August 13, 2009.
On August 28, 2009, Freel signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers.
He was released 2 days later.
In 2009 with the Baltimore Orioles, he was hit in the head by a pickoff throw while on second base.
In April 2010, Freel signed with the independent Somerset Patriots, but retired five weeks later on May 17, 2010.
Freel was very spiritual and religious.
He believed all his fans deserved respect and would sign all cards and mementos presented to him.
During his stay with the Reds, he was instrumental in helping develop their famous Reds Rookie Success League.
He served as the Players Ambassador to that Rookie League for the Reds.
On December 22, 2012, Freel committed suicide, and was subsequently the first MLB player to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
The Reds recognized Ryan in July 2013 by annually awarding the "Ryan Freel Heart and Hustle Award" to a member of each league.
Post retirement Freel founded Big League Development Baseball Inc (BLD) and went on to coach the 11U team to Cooperstown.
All teams under his management 9U to 11U had winning seasons.
