Chris Iannetta
Chris Iannetta was born in Providence, Rhode Island, United States on April 8th, 1983 and is the Baseball Player. At the age of 41, Chris Iannetta biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Christopher Domenic Iannetta (, Italian pronunciation: [janˈnetta]; born April 8, 1983) is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Seattle Mariners, and Arizona Diamondbacks. He played in college for the North Carolina Tar Heels of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He stands 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) tall, and weighs 230 pounds (100 kg).
Early life
Christopher Domenic Iannetta is the son of Maria (née DiLorenzo) and Domenic Iannetta. He is of Italian descent. His mother Maria was born in Casa Nova, Italy and his father Domenic was born in Scapoli, Italy. He has a younger brother Matt (born 1986).
He went to St. Ann School in Providence, Rhode Island, and attended St. Raphael Academy, a Roman Catholic high school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. His jersey was retired there, where it is hung for all to see. He was awarded All-State honors on three consecutive occasions. He was awarded the C. Dona Manyard Award which is given to a male athlete who excels in the classroom and on the field. He graduated from St. Raphael Academy in 2001.
Personal life
Iannetta and his wife Lisa were married in 2009 and have one daughter together. They live in Massachusetts, just past the Rhode Island border.
Collegiate career
Iannetta studied mathematics at the University of North Carolina, where he competed for the North Carolina Tar Heels as a catcher and first baseman while majoring in mathematics. He was ranked third on the team with a.319 batting average and third with 55 runs batted in as a freshman in 2003. After tallying five hits and four runs batted in during the Tar Heels' NCAA Tournament run, Iannetta was named to the 2003 NCAA Starkville Regional All-Tournament Team. He was one of three finalists for the Johnny Bench Award, which is given annually to the nation's best collegiate catcher. Collegiate Baseball Newspaper named Iannetta as a third-team All-American.
Iannetta played summer baseball in the Cape Cod League and the New England Collegiate Baseball League during his college career. James Collins' book "The Last Best League: One Summer, One Dream" began him in 2002. Iannetta batted in.302 with 20 runs batted in during his 2003 season with the Newport Gulls of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, and was selected to play in the NECBL All-Star Game. He was also named the league's Defensive Player of the Year.
Professional career
In the fourth round of the 2004 MLB draft, the Colorado Rockies selected Iannetta. He began his minor league career with the Asheville Tourists and spent the 2005 season with the Modesto Nuts. He appeared with the Tulsa Drillers for the majority of the 2006 season before being promoted to the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
On August 27, 2006, Iannetta made his MLB debut with the Rockies for the first time. Iannetta of the San Diego Padres hit him on the first day in his career, right off Jake Peavy of the San Diego Padres. Jonathan Sánchez of the San Francisco Giants scored his first major league home run. During 2006, Iannetta played 21 games with two home runs and 10 runs batted in.
He was the starting catcher in spring training over Yorvit Torrealba, but he faltered at the plate and was barred from supporting Torrealba. Iannetta played in 67 games this year, with a.218 average, 4 home runs, and 27 runs batted in. Iannetta was part of the backup catcher's position in the Rockies for the first time ever, but the Rockies lost the series to the Boston Red Sox in a 4-game sweep.
Iannetta's 2008 season was a breakthrough for him, with 18 home runs and 65 runs batted in. Iannetta was batting.228 in 93 games with 16 home runs and 52 runs batted in. He appeared in 61 games batting.197 with 9 home runs and 27 runs batted in. He appeared in 112 games batting.238 with 14 home runs and 55 runs batted in in 2011.
Iannetta was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for pitcher Tyler Chatwood on November 30, 2011. He caught Jered Weaver's first no-hitter on May 2, 2012. He completed the 2012 season with a.240 batting average, 9 home runs, and 26 runs batted in.
The Angels and Iannetta reached an agreement on a three-year, $15.55 million contract on October 5, 2012.
Iannetta and the Seattle Mariners agreed to a one-year, $4.25 million contract on November 23, 2015.
Iannetta agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on January 13, 2017.
Iannetta was struck by Johnny Barbato's pitch on May 13, 2017. Iannetta's nose was cracked along with four broken teeth, and he needed stitches on his lips.
The Rockies and Iannetta signed to a two-year deal on December 8, 2017, bringing the catcher back to Colorado. Iannetta was approved for assignment on August 13, 2019.
Iannetta signed to a minor league deal with the New York Yankees on January 9, 2020. On February 3, the contract was signed. Iannetta's contract was accepted to the 40-man roster on July 21, 2020. Iannetta was set for assignment in August 1, 2020, the Yankees' Kevin Duncannetta did not appear in a game for the Yankees. Iannetta resigned from professional baseball on August 8.
International career
At the 2009 World Baseball Classic, Iannetta was chosen for Team USA.