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Jeff Samardzija Biography
Jeff Samardzija is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on January 23, 1985 in Merrillville, Indiana, United States. Right-handed pitcher known for his fastball and splitter who was a member of the Chicago Cubs from 2008 to 2014. He briefly played for the Oakland Athletics before a trade sent him to the Chicago White Sox ahead of the 2015 season. In 2016. he joined the San Francisco Giants.
The feisty Carlos Zambrano was his teammate on the Cubs.
He began 2014 as a hardluck pitcher. He set a major league record for lowest ERA (1.46) by a winless pitcher through his first 10 starts. The 1.46 ERA was the latest league-leading ERA by a winless pitcher since Bruce Sutter’s 0.89 ERA on June 7, 1977. Samardzija won his eleventh start of the season by striking out a season-high 10 San Francisco Giants. On June 18, 2014, the Cubs offered Samardzija a five-year, club friendly deal that included multiple option years, which he rejected.
Jeffrey Alan Samardzija (/s ə ˈ m ɑːr dʒ ə / ; born January 23, 1985), nicknamed Shark, is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball and football for the University of Notre Dame, and was recognized as a two-time All-American wide receiver. He was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 5th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his MLB debut in 2008. He then played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs from 2008 to 2014, the Oakland Athletics in 2014, and the Chicago White Sox in 2015. He was an MLB All-Star in 2014.
His parents are named Sam and Debora. His grandparents emigrated from Serbia.
| Name | Jeff Samardzija |
| First Name | Jeff |
| Last Name | Samardzija |
| Occupation | Baseball Player |
| Birthday | January 23 |
| Birth Year | 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Merrillville |
| Home Town | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Sam Samardzija, Debora Samardzija |
| Siblings | Sam Samardzija Jr. |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Samardzija grew up in Valparaiso, Indiana, where he attended Valparaiso High School, and was a letterman in football, basketball, and baseball. In football, he was a three-time first team All-State honoree, and was twice named the team’s Most Valuable Player. After his junior year, he was invited to participate in the Indiana football All-Star game. In baseball, he was a first team All-State honoree. He graduated from Valparaiso High School in 2003.
Jeff Samardzija Net Worth
Jeff Samardzija is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jeff Samardzija's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He played baseball, basketball, and volleyball at Valparaiso High School in Indiana. He was also an All-American wide receiver at Notre Dame.
After being used primarily as a reliever, the Cubs made him a full-time starter in 2012.
Samardzija is of Serbian descent; his grandparents emigrated to the United States in the 1940s. He was nicknamed “Shark” by teammates during his career at Notre Dame.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Baseball Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In football, he was a reserve for his first two seasons, catching a total of 24 passes. He first started at the 2004 Insight Bowl at the end of his sophomore season. He emerged as a star in the 2005 season, ending the regular season with 77 catches – 15 of them for touchdowns – for 1215 yards and making numerous All-America Teams.
Samardzija was twice selected as one of the three finalists for the Fred Biletnikoff Award, for the nation’s top wide receiver in both 2005 and 2006. Although initially planning to play both in the NFL and MLB, Samardzija announced after being selected in the Major League Draft that he would take his name out of the NFL Draft and play baseball.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Jeff Samardzija height 6 feet 5 inches Jeff weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 feet 5 inches |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Samardzija accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Notre Dame, where he played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team from 2003 to 2006, and the Fighting Irish baseball team from 2004–06.
He made his first impact at Notre Dame as a right-handed pitcher for the baseball team, finishing second in the Big East Conference in both earned run average (ERA) (2.95) and opponents’ batting average (.209), and being named a Freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball Magazine. He continued to play baseball at Notre Dame until he was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 5th round (149th overall) of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft.
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Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Jeff Samardzija. You may help us to build the dating records for Jeff Samardzija!Samardzija set single-season school records in both receiving yardage and touchdown receptions. He caught a touchdown pass in each of Notre Dame’s first eight games in 2006, giving him the school record for consecutive games with a touchdown reception. He made 78 catches for 1,017 yards and 12 touchdowns in 13 games in the 2006 season to finish as the all-time Fighting Irish leader in reception yards with 2,593. He made the Football Writers Association of America All-America Team following the 2006 season.
Facts & Trivia
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On January 19, 2007, Samardzija announced he would forgo the NFL Draft and commit to a baseball career. Samardzija signed a five-year deal to play baseball with the Chicago Cubs. The deal had a no-trade clause and a club option for a sixth and seventh year. If the club option were exercised, the total value of the deal would have been $16.5 million. The deal included a $1 million signing bonus.
What happened to Giants pitcher Jeff Samardzija?
Jeff Samardzija, who rehabbed most of the season for one final start Friday night, was designated for assignment Saturday and placed on unconditional release waivers. That effectively ends Samardzija’s time with the Giants, who signed the right-hander to a five-year, $90 million contract before the 2016 season.
What nationality is Samardzija?
American
How old is Jeff Samardzija?
37 years (January 23, 1985)
How tall is Jeff Samardzija?
6′ 4″
What is Jeff Samardzija salary?
Jeff Samardzija signed a 5 year / $90,000,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including a $9,000,000 signing bonus, $90,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $18,000,000.
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