Who is Anthony Bass?Age, Net Worth, Height, Family, Bio, Wiki, Wife

Publish date: 2024-08-01

Anthony Bass is a professional baseball pitcher who is well known for his career in Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played for several teams throughout his career, including the San Diego Padres, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays, and now the Tampa Bay Rays.

Bass has become known for his consistency and versatility as a pitcher, being able to pitch both as a starter and as a reliever. He has also demonstrated a strong ability to pitch in high-pressure situations, making him a valuable asset to many teams.

Anthony Bass Biography / Wiki

He was born on November 1, 1987, in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. Bass attended Trenton High School in Michigan, where he played baseball and football. After high school, he enrolled at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, where he continued to play baseball.

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In 2008, he was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year. He was then drafted by the San Diego Padres in the fifth round of the 2008 MLB Draft.

Anthony Bass Age

As per Anthony Bass’s date of birth, his age is 35 years (as of now, in 2023).

Anthony Bass Height and Weight

Anthony Bass’s height is about 5 Feet 11 Inches and his weight is approximately 81 kg.

High School and College Career

Anthony Bass attended Wayne Memorial High School in Wayne, Michigan, where he played baseball for the school team. In his senior year, he had a record of 5-1 with a 0.70 ERA and 91 strikeouts in 60 innings pitched.

After graduating from high school, Anthony Bass attended Wayne State University, a Division II school in Detroit, Michigan. He played for the school’s baseball team, the Wayne State Warriors, and was a standout pitcher. In his junior year, he had a record of 9-3 with a 1.55 ERA and 106 strikeouts in 98 innings pitched. In his senior year, he had a record of 11-3 with a 2.60 ERA and 125 strikeouts in 120 innings pitched. He was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year both years.

In 2008, Anthony Bass was selected by the San Diego Padres in the fifth round of the MLB draft. He signed with the team and began his professional career in the minor leagues. He made his MLB debut with the Padres in 2011 and has since played for several other teams, including the Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, and Toronto Blue Jays, before joining the Miami Marlins in 2021.

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Minor and Major Career

Minor League Career:

Bass was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the fifth round of the 2008 MLB draft. He spent several seasons in the Padres minor league system, working his way up through the ranks. In 2010, he was named the Padres’ Minor League Pitcher of the Year.

Major League Career:

Bass made his MLB debut with the Padres on June 13, 2011. He pitched for the Padres for three seasons, from 2011 to 2013, primarily as a relief pitcher. In 2014, he was traded to the Houston Astros, where he pitched for one season.

In 2015, Bass signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers but was released at the end of spring training. He then signed a minor league deal with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of the Japanese Pacific League. He played for the Fighters in 2015 and 2016 and was named an All-Star in both seasons.

Bass returned to MLB in 2017, signing a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. He was called up to the majors in May of that year and pitched for the Rangers for the rest of the season. In 2018, he signed with the Chicago Cubs and pitched for them for one season.

In 2019, Bass signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners but was released during spring training. He then signed with the AAA affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and was called up to the majors in May. He pitched for the Reds for the rest of the season.

In 2020, Bass signed a one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. He had a strong season, with a 3.51 ERA and two saves in 26 appearances. In 2021, he signed with the Miami Marlins and served as their closer for much of the season. He finished the season with 10 saves and a 3.90 ERA in 62 appearances.

Bass has a career record of 9-15 with a 4.24 ERA and 22 saves in 314 appearances (including 7 starts) over 10 MLB seasons as of 2021.

Professional Career

Anthony Bass is a professional baseball player who has played for several teams in his career, including the San Diego Padres, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners, and Miami Marlins.

Bass began his career in 2011 with the San Diego Padres, where he played for three seasons before being traded to the Houston Astros in 2014. He played one season with the Astros before being traded to the Texas Rangers in 2015.

After spending one season with the Rangers, Bass signed with the Japanese team Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters for the 2016 season. He returned to the United States in 2017 and signed a minor-league contract with the Chicago Cubs. He was called up to the major league team in June of that year and played for the Cubs for the remainder of the season.

In 2018, Bass signed a contract with the Cincinnati Reds but was released during spring training. He then signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins but was released in June of that year. He signed with the Seattle Mariners shortly thereafter and played for them for the rest of the season.

In 2019, Bass signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets but was released in March. He then signed a contract with the Norfolk Tides, the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. He was called up to the major league team in July and played in seven games for the Orioles before being designated for assignment.

Bass signed with the Toronto Blue Jays in December 2019 and played for them during the shortened 2020 season. He became a free agent after the season and signed with the Miami Marlins for the 2021 season.

On August 2, 2022, Bass was switched back to the Toronto Blue Jays by replacing Brampton native Zach Pop and a player to be named later for prospect Jordan Groshans.

Anthony Bass Family

Brass’s parents are Ed and Linda Bass. Talking about this sibling he has a brother and two sisters.

Anthony Bass Girlfriend

Bass has married Sydney Rae James in 2017. Together the couple has two children whose names are not yet been disclosed.

Facts

Anthony Michael Bass was born on November 1, 1987, in Dearborn, Michigan, USA.
He played college baseball for Wayne State University in Michigan.
Bass was originally drafted by the San Diego Padres in the fifth round of the 2008 MLB draft.
He made his MLB debut on June 13, 2011, with the Padres.
Bass has also played for the Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners, and Toronto Blue Jays.
He primarily pitches as a relief pitcher but has also started games in his career.
In 2020, Bass was named the closer for the Toronto Blue Jays.
He signed a two-year, $5 million contract with the Miami Marlins in December 2020.
Bass is known for his sinker, which is his go-to pitch.
Off the field, Bass is involved in various charitable organizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House.

Anthony Bass’s Net Worth

Anthony Bass had an estimated net worth of around $5 million USD. His income sources include his MLB salary, endorsement deals, and investments.

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LifeStyle

Does Anthony Bass, Consume Alcohol?	Not Disclosed
Does he, Smoke?	Not Disclosed
Does he, Drive?	Yes
Does Anthony Bass, Swims?	Yes
Does he know cooking?	Yes
Is he a Yoga Practitioner?	Yes
Does Gym?	Yes
Is Anthony Bass a Jogger?	Yes
Eating Habit?	Not Disclosed

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