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Luis Polonia was born on 10 December, 1963 in Santiago, Dominican Republic, is a Dominican baseball player. Discover Luis Polonia'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 60 years old?

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Age 60 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 10 December, 1963
Birthday 10 December
Birthplace Santiago, Dominican Republic
Nationality Dominican Republic

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Luis Polonia Height, Weight & Measurements

At 60 years old, Luis Polonia height is 1.73 m .

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Height 1.73 m
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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 Albert Polonia, Bianca Polonia

Luis Polonia Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Luis Polonia worth at the age of 60 years old? Luis Polonia’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Dominican Republic. We have estimated Luis Polonia's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1963

Luis Andrew Polonia Almonte (born December 10, 1963) is a Dominican former professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter.

He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, California Angels, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, and Detroit Tigers.

Polonia was born on December 10, 1963, in the Dominican Republic.

He joined the Dominican League at an early age and was known as a strong contact hitter, as well as a below-average defensive outfielder.

Though he had good speed, he was not a wise baserunner and led his league in caught stealing a total of five times between the minors and majors.

He was also known for his tremendous performance during winter ball.

1987

Signed by the Athletics as an amateur free agent in 1984, Polonia made his MLB debut on April 24, 1987.

Polonia began his career in 1987 with the Oakland Athletics.

He played in 125 games that year hitting .287 with 10 triples and 29 stolen bases.

The following year, Polonia played in only 84 games, hitting .292 with 29 steals in 36 attempts.

1988

Polonia's strong play helped the Oakland A's reach the postseason and advance to the World Series in 1988.

However, Polonia was 1 for 9 in the series as Oakland lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

1989

In 1989, he was hitting .286 with 13 steals in 17 attempts before being traded to the Yankees.

On June 21, 1989, the Athletics traded Polonia, Eric Plunk, and Greg Cadaret to the New York Yankees for Rickey Henderson.

During the remainder of the season, he hit .313 with 9 steals.

In October, he was sentenced to 60 days in prison after pleading guilty to having sex with a minor that August.

1990

Polonia began the 1990 season with seven hits in his first 22 at-bats.

After only 11 games, he was traded to the California Angels for Claudell Washington and Rich Monteleone.

Polonia finished the 1990 season with 128 hits in 381 at-bats.

1991

Polonia hit .336 for the Angels in 1991, while attaining a career-high 122 OPS+ as well as tying Nelson Liriano and Lance Johnson for third place with nine triples in the American League, but also led the league in times caught stealing.

The following year, his average fell to .286, but he tied Shane Mack for the eighth place in the American League in triples.

He had 48 stolen bases but was caught 23 times, leading the league.

1993

In 1993, his average fell to .271, but he stole 55 bases, tying Roberto Alomar for second (behind Kenny Lofton), but tied Chad Curtis for the league lead with 24 times caught stealing.

1994

In 1994, he signed as a free agent with the Yankees, hitting .311 in the strike-shortened season.

He stole 20 of 32 bases that year, but tied Kenny Lofton and Felix Jose with 12 times caught stealing.

1995

He played for two World Series championship teams, winning with the Atlanta Braves in 1995 and the New York Yankees in 2000.

When baseball resumed in 1995, he hit .261 before being traded to the Atlanta Braves and provided a boost down the stretch when he was 2 for 5 with 3 RBIs in the NLDS and NLCS, despite playing in a platoon role.

In the first game of the 1995 World Series, Polonia drove in Fred McGriff for the game-winning RBI.

Overall, he was 4-for-14 with a walk, a double, 3 runs scored, and 4 RBIs as he earned his first World Series ring.

Prior to the season, the Seattle Mariners signed Polonia to a non-guaranteed contract.

He was released during spring training.

He was soon picked up by the Baltimore Orioles where he played 14 games for the Rochester Red Wings before being called up and hitting .240 over 58 games.

He was cut in August and signed with the Braves, where he hit .419 down the stretch, but went 0 for 10 with just one walk that postseason as the Braves fell to the New York Yankees in six games.

1997

In 1997, he signed with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, but instead played for the Mexico City Tigres.

He led the Mexican League in steals and was second in average.

Playing in winter ball that year, he hit .382 with a league-leading 15 doubles and 60 hits.

1998

In 1998, he hit .381 with 36 of 45 steals and 82 RBIs.

2000

He appeared in his final game on October 1, 2000.

2008

He is one of the top 10 contact hitters in Dominican League history and is the all-time Caribbean series leader in hits, doubles, and runs scored as of 2008.

Throughout his career, Polonia was known as a quick runner and stolen base threat.