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Ty Wigginton was born on 11 October, 1977 in San Diego, California, U.S., is an American baseball player (born 1977). Discover Ty Wigginton'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 46 years old?
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| Age |
46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
11 October, 1977 |
| Birthday |
11 October |
| Birthplace |
San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Ty Wigginton Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, Ty Wigginton height is 1.83 m and Weight 102 kg.
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1.83 m |
| Weight |
102 kg |
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Who Is Ty Wigginton's Wife?
His wife is Angela Wigginton
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Angela Wigginton |
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Not Available |
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Ty Wigginton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ty Wigginton worth at the age of 46 years old? Ty Wigginton’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Ty Wigginton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Ty Wigginton Social Network
Timeline
Ty Allen Wigginton (born October 11, 1977) is an American former professional baseball infielder.
He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, Colorado Rockies, Philadelphia Phillies, and St. Louis Cardinals.
He mainly played as a first and third baseman, but also platooned as an infielder and an outfielder during his career.
He batted and threw right-handed.
Wigginton resides in Chula Vista, California.
Wigginton attended Chula Vista High School in Chula Vista, California, and was a letter-man in football and baseball.
Wigginton graduated from Chula Vista High School in 1995.
Wigginton attended UNC-Asheville and played for three years from 1996 to 1998.
Wigginton still holds the school's records for most home runs in a game, most runs in a season, and most doubles in a season.
The 6 ft 200-pound Wigginton was selected in the 17th round by the New York Mets in the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft.
Wigginton was called up to the Mets major league roster for the first time in as a third baseman and had a promising partial rookie season with the Mets, batting .302 with a .354 on-base percentage (OBP) and .526 slugging percentage (SLG) in 116 at-bats.
He slumped somewhat in his first full season in with a batting line of .255/.318/.396 in 573 at-bats but started the season hot.
In his first 312 at-bats, Wigginton hit .285/.334/.487, hitting 12 home runs and 23 doubles with 42 runs batted in.
On July 30, 2004, the Mets traded Wigginton to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a six-player deal for pitcher Kris Benson.
Wigginton slumped badly after he was traded before recovering somewhat in September.
In 2004, for the second straight year, he had the lowest zone rating of any NL third baseman (.731).
He started at third base for the Pirates in but again struggled and was demoted to the minor leagues on June 4, putting his future with Pittsburgh in doubt.
After winning the International League Batter of the Week for the week of August 15–21, "Wiggy" was called up to the Pirates on August 22, 2005.
The utility infielder caught fire, hitting .365 over his last 22 games for Pittsburgh.
Despite this, the Pirates released him after the season.
Wigginton signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on January 10,.
He split his time between first base and second base in 2006 with a few starts at third base and in the outfield.
He signed a three-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays after the 2006 season.
On July 28,, Wigginton was traded to the Houston Astros for pitcher Dan Wheeler.
After his acquisition, Morgan Ensberg was designated for assignment, and Wigginton was announced as the Astros' starting third baseman.
When Astros outfielder Carlos Lee had his finger broken by a pitch on August 9, 2008, Wigginton made the majority of the starts in left field in Lee's place.
Wigginton ended up having a strong month of August, hitting .379 and posting a staggering 1.200 OPS.
He was named the National League's co-Player of the Week along with Johan Santana for the period of August 11 to August 17; he had a .571 batting average with four home runs in that span.
On December 12, 2008, the Astros failed to tender Wigginton a contract and he became a free agent, a controversial move that upset many Astros fans.
On February 10,, Wigginton signed a two-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
He hit very well during the early stages of the 2010 season, batting .272 through his first 60 games and ranking eighth in the American League with 13 home runs.
Wigginton was elected to his 1st All-Star Game in 2010, being the lone Oriole representative.
Wigginton had started the season without a starting position in Baltimore.
He split games between third base and first base following the trade of Miguel Tejada.
On December 7, 2010, Wigginton signed a two-year deal with the Colorado Rockies with an option for a third year.
On April 20, 2011, Wigginton collected his 1000th career hit, a home run off of Matt Cain of the San Francisco Giants.
The home run was his first as a member of the Rockies.
On June 28, 2011, Wigginton and Troy Tulowitzki helped the Rockies win 3–2 in 13 innings.
Ty Wigginton was up at bat against Chicago White Sox reliever Will Ohman.
Tulowitzki, at first, was off with the pitch.
