David DeJesus Biography

David DeJesus (David Christopher DeJesus) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals, Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. DeJesus is of Puerto Rican descent and an analyst for the Cubs with NBC Sports Chicago. His wife, Kim, is an actress.

David DeJesus Age

David DeJesus was born on December 20, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York United States. He is 39 years old as of 2018.

David DeJesus Net worth

David DeJesus earns his income from his businesses and from other related organizations. He also earns his income from his work as a professional baseball outfielder. He has an estimated net worth of $ 15 million dollars.

David DeJesus Education

David DeJesus graduated from Manalapan High School where he used to play Baseball as his career. While still in High school he was drafted out of high school by the New York Mets in the 43rd round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft. He then attended Rutgers University.

David DeJesus Family

David DeJesus was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States to Heryk DeJesus (father)

David DeJesus Wife

David DeJesus is married to former model and Amazing Race 23 contestant Kim DeJesus. Together, they have a son named David Kingston DeJesus Jr.

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David DeJesus Professional baseball outfielder

Kansas City Royals

David DeJesus made his Major League debut on September 2, 2003. After Carlos Beltrán was traded to the Houston Astros in 2004, DeJesus became the starting center fielder for the Royals. He finished sixth in the 2004 Rookie of the Year voting.

On March 9, 2006, DeJesus signed a five-year, $13.8 million contract extension with the Royals through 2010, with a club option for the 2011 season. On June 15, 2008, De Jesus hit the first grand slam of his career.

This prompted the game caller to remark, “He smashed the living DeJesus out of that ball!” In 2010, DeJesus was in threat of being traded along with his fellow starting outfielders, Scott Podsednik, and José Guillén, who were both traded.

DeJesus, on the other hand, tore a tendon on his right thumb crashing into a fence in Yankee Stadium in July and had season-ending surgery. He was hoping to return to the team in September but instead was moved to the 60-Day DL.

He finished the 2010 season batting .318 with 5 home runs and 37 RBIs in 352 at-bats. On October 2, 2010, the Royals picked up his $6 million club option for 2011.

Oakland Athletics

On November 11, 2010, DeJesus was traded to the Oakland Athletics for pitcher Vin Mazzaro and minor league pitcher Justin Marks. He goes by the name Kingston.

Chicago Cubs

On November 30, 2011, DeJesus signed a two-year deal worth $10 million, to be the primary right fielder for the Chicago Cubs. In 2013, due to the signing of Nate Schierholtz, DeJesus moved to center field for the 2013 season.

Washington Nationals

On August 19, 2013, DeJesus was traded to the Washington Nationals for a player to be named later. He appeared in three games for the Nationals, going 0-for-3.

Tampa Bay Rays

On August 23, the Nationals traded DeJesus to the Tampa Bay Rays for future considerations.  DeJesus got off to a hot start with the Rays culminating in a walk-off single in the 18th inning against the Baltimore Orioles scoring Desmond Jennings.

On November 6, 2013, DeJesus re-signed with the Rays, inking a two-year, $10.5 million deal. The Rays, without a true designated hitter, put DeJesus in that role in 2014, where he appeared the most.

On June 19, DeJesus was placed on the disabled list with a left-hand fracture on a check swing the previous day. He was hitting .269 with 5 HR and 17 RBI in 62 games before the injury. He was leading the team with a .367 OBP and a .440 SLG.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

On July 28, 2015, DeJesus was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for minor league pitcher Eduar Lopez.

Retirement

On March 22, 2017, DeJesus announced his retirement.

David DeJesus Joins CSN Chicago as Cubs analyst

David DeJesus one of the first free agents the Theo Epstein regime signed during the Wrigleyville rebuild – will be bringing his unique insight to CSN Chicago as a Cubs analyst.

DeJesus, who helped mentor a young Anthony Rizzo and later played for Joe Maddon’s Tampa Bay Rays, will be part of the pre- and postgame coverage of the defending World Series champs, the network announced Wednesday, and contribute to podcasts and other studio shows.

DeJesus, 37, carved out a 13-year career in the big leagues as a well-rounded player who could get on base, provide plus defense in the outfield and be a positive presence in the clubhouse.

DeJesus made it through the 101-loss season in 2012 – and won back-to-back Dale Sveum bunt tournaments in spring training – before the Cubs moved him to the Washington Nationals in August 2013. Days later, DeJesus got traded to Tampa Bay and he eventually finished out his playing career with the Los Angeles Angels in 2015.

“I’m thankful to CSN for giving me this opportunity to once again be a part of the best organization in baseball,” said DeJesus in a statement. “I loved my time with the Cubs and I am excited to be able to bring my insight to the viewers and enjoy the ride to another championship.” DeJesus replaces Todd Hollandsworth, another ex-Cub who moved up to the broadcast booth with Fox Sports Florida and the Miami Marlins.

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