- Source of Wealth: Baseball
- Age: 43
- Birth Place: Bridgehampton, New York
- Height: 6′ 3″ (191 cm)
- Weight: 235 lb (107 kg)
- Marital Status: Married (Lisa)
- Full Name: Anthony John Pierzynski
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: December 30, 1976
- Occupation: Professional baseball player (catcher)
- Education: Dr. Phillips High School
- Children: 2 (Ava, Austin)
A.J. Pierzynski is an American professional baseball player with an estimated net worth of $46 million.
A.J. Pierzynski started his career with Dr.Phillips High School’s baseball team. During his stint with the team, he earned the All-State honors. Upon graduating from high school, he signed a letter of intent to play baseball for the University of Tennessee in 1994. On the same year, the Minnesota Twins selected him as the third round, 71st overall pick during the MLB Draft.
He chose to play with the Twins on June 9, 1994. Pierzynski played for the organization’s minor league affiliates such as Gulf Coast League Twins, Elizabethton Twins, Fort Wayne Wizards, Fort Myers Miracle, New Britain Rock Cats, and Salt Lake Buzz.
After spending four years in the minor league, he joined the Majors in 1998. During his last season with the team, he reached a career high of.312 batting average. Right after the 2003 season, the team traded Pierzynski to the San Francisco Giants. He moved to the Chicago White Sox in 2005. During his stint with the team, he won the Silver Slugger award in 2012.
Pierzynski also played for other teams such as Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves.
Anthony John Pierzynski was born on December 30, 1976 in Bridgehampton, New York.