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Kenneth Lofton was born on 31 May 1967, in East Chicago, Indiana USA. He is a former baseball player and current film producer, best known for his 17 seasons as outfielder for the Cleveland Indians and numerous other teams in the Major League Baseball (MLB).

So just how wealthy is Kenny Lofton? According to sources in early 2017, Lofton has acquired a fortune over $25 million, accumulated during his baseball career, and through his involvement in the entertainment industry.

Kenny Lofton Net Worth $25 million

Lofton grew up in East Chicago, raised by his grandmother. There he attended Washington High School, becoming a pitcher and center fielder in the school’s baseball team. He also excelled in basketball, receiving a basketball scholarship to play as the backup point guard at the University of Arizona – the Wildcats, which made it to the Final Four of the 1988 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament and to the Sweet Sixteen in 1989, with Lofton leading in career steels.

Meanwhile, he joined the school’s baseball team, and soon drew the attention of the Houston Astros, who drafted him in the 17th round of the 1988 MLB draft. He went on to play minor league baseball for the Auburn Astros of the New York–Penn League, the Asheville Tourists of the South Atlantic League, the Osceola Astros of the Florida State League and the Triple-A Tucson Toros of the Pacific Coast League, winning the PCL championship with the latter team and making the league’s All-Star team.

Lofton made his MLB debut with the Houston Astros in 1991, but was soon traded to the Cleveland Indians, signing a four-year, $6.3 million deal with the team, which considerably increased his wealth. During his tenure with the Indians, he constantly led the league with stolen bases, setting the single-season franchise record with 75. He made it to three All-Star Games in a row, earning four consecutive Gold Glove Awards and leading the team to the 1995 World Series. This established him as a valuable player with a $4.75 million annual salary.

However, in 1997 Lofton was traded to the Atlanta Braves of the National League, helping them to win the National League East division. The following year he returned to the American League, signing a three-year, $24 million deal with the Cleveland Indians, significantly improving his net worth. In his last season with the team, his salary rose to $8 million.

In 2002 he joined the Chicago White Sox, who signed him to a one-year, $1.025 million deal. Later that year, he was traded to the San Francisco Giants of the National League, reaching his second World Series. His net worth continued to grow.

In 2003 Lofton joined the Pittsburgh Pirates, signing a one-year, $1.025 million deal, but was then traded to the Chicago Cubs, winning the National League Central division.

He went on to sign a two-year, $6.2 million contract with the New York Yankees in 2004, boosting his fortune. After a brief stint with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2005, he signed a one-year, $3.85 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2006. The year 2007 saw him playing for the Texas Rangers, and then reuniting with the Indians for the third time in his career. Following the 2007 season, he retired from professional baseball.

During his 17-season career, Lofton played for 11 clubs, establishing himself as one of the best players in the MLB, his 622 stolen bases ranking him fifteenth all-time, certainly helping him reach stardom and earn significant net worth.

Following his retirement from baseball, he became involved in the entertainment industry. Having earned a degree in studio production at the University of Arizona, he opened a film production company called FilmPool, Inc., and went on to produce several projects, such as the films “The Fix” and “My First Miracle”. He has also been involved in broadcasting, serving as a Fox Sports’ color commentator for the Dodgers. Lofton’s showbiz career has been another source of his fortune.

In his personal life, sources do not have any details regarding Lofton’s past or current relationship status. Aside from his baseball career, Lofton has also played golf.



Full Name Kenny Lofton
Net Worth $25 Million
Date Of Birth May 31, 1967
Place Of Birth East Chicago, Indiana, USA
Height 6′ (1.83 m)
Weight 86 kg
Profession Baseball player
Education University of Arizona
Nationality American
Twitter https://twitter.com/kenny_lofton7
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0517470/
Fact
1 (December 20) Agreed to a $3.85 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. [2005]
2 (23 December) Signed a two-year contract with the New York Yankees worth $6 million. [2003]
3 (December 3) Sent with $2 million to the Philadelphia Phillies for pitcher Felix Rodriguez. [2004]
4 Named to “Baseball Digest” magazine’s 1992 Rookie All-Star Team.
5 Led the American League in stolen bases 5 consecutive seasons (1992-1996).
6 Made major league debut on 14 September 1991.
7 Uncle of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) star Cirroc Lofton.
8 Has said he wants to be a screenwriter after his MLB career is over.
9 Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 17th round of the 1988 amateur draft.
10 Cleveland Indians All-Time Stolen Base Leader (450).
11 Outfielder for Houston Astros (1991), Cleveland Indians (1992-1996, 1998-2001), Atlanta Braves (1997), Chicago White Sox (2002), San Francisco Giants (2002), Chicago Cubs (2003), Pittsburgh Pirates (2003), New York Yankees (2004), and Philadelphia Phillies (2005).

Producer

Title Year Status Character
Chokehold 2016 Video producer post-production
Murad Viral Campaign: Commercial Video short producer completed
My First Miracle 2016 executive producer / producer
The Fix 2015 producer
Murad Acne Complex 2015 Video short producer
After April Comes May 2014 Video short producer
Kenny Smith Basketball Academy 2014 Video short producer
BeMe by Bree 2011 TV Mini-Series executive producer – 6 episodes

Actor

Title Year Status Character
Chokehold 2016 Video post-production Ref 1

Thanks

Title Year Status Character
Sightings 2016 special thanks completed

Self

Title Year Status Character
’88 2017 Documentary post-production University of Arizona Basketball Player
2016 World Series 2016 TV Mini-Series Himself – Ceremonial First Pitch Honoree
30 for 30 2016 TV Series documentary Himself
Going to Bed with Terri Ivens 2014 TV Series Himself – Guest
Celebrity Wife Swap 2013 TV Series Himself
The Show 2008 TV Series Himself
2007 American League Championship Series 2007 TV Series Himself – Cleveland Indians Left Fielder
Sunday Night Baseball 1992-2007 TV Series Himself – Cleveland Indians Center Fielder / Himself – Philadelphia Phillies Center Fielder / Himself – Atlanta Braves Center Fielder / …
2004 American League Championship Series 2004 TV Series Himself – New York Yankees Designated Hitter
George Lopez 2004 TV Series Himself
2003 National League Championship Series 2003 TV Series Himself – Chicago Cubs Center Fielder
2002 World Series 2002 Video documentary Himself
2002 National League Championship Series 2002 TV Series Himself – San Francisco Giants Center Fielder
Apple Pie 2002 Video documentary Himself
ESPN SportsCentury 2002 TV Series documentary Himself
1999 MLB All-Star Game 1999 TV Special Himself
Between Brothers 1999 TV Series Himself
1998 American League Championship Series 1998 TV Mini-Series Himself – Cleveland Indians Center Fielder
1998 MLB All-Star Game 1998 TV Special Himself
1997 National League Championship Series 1997 TV Series Himself – Atlanta Braves Center Fielder
1997 MLB All-Star Game 1997 TV Special Himself – NL Center Fielder: Atlanta Braves
The Wayans Bros. 1997 TV Series Himself
My Oh My! 1996 Documentary Himself
1996 MLB All-Star Game 1996 TV Special Himself
1995 American League Championship Series 1995 TV Series Himself – Cleveland Indians Center Fielder
1995 MLB All-Star Game 1995 TV Special Himself – AL Center Fielder
1994 MLB All-Star Game 1994 TV Special Himself – AL Outfielder

Archive Footage

Title Year Status Character
Prime 9 2010-2011 TV Series Himself

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