When did Chris Iannetta make his MLB debut?
Iannetta made his MLB Debut with the Rockies on August 27, 2006. Iannetta got his first career MLB hit that same day, off Jake Peavy of the San Diego Padres. He hit his first major league home run off Jonathan Sánchez of the San Francisco Giants. Iannetta played 21 games during 2006 with 2 home runs and 10 runs batted in.
What happened to Chris Iannetta?
On January 13, 2017, Iannetta signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. On May 13, 2017, Iannetta was hit by a pitch from Johnny Barbato. Iannetta suffered a broken nose along with four fractured teeth, and required stitches on his lips.
What is Chris Iannetta's nationality?
He is of Italian descent. His mother Maria was born in Casa Nova, Italy and his father Domenic was born in Scapoli, Italy. He has a younger brother Matt (born 1986). Chris and his wife Lisa (married 2009) have a daughter Ashlyn Brooke Iannetta.
Who is Don Iannetta?
He was awarded the C. Dona Manyard Award which is given to a male athlete who excels in the classroom and on the field. He graduated from St. Raphael Academy in 2001. Iannetta attended the University of North Carolina, where he played college baseball for the North Carolina Tar Heels as a catcher and first baseman, while majoring in mathematics.
Chris Iannetta: Announces retirement
Iannetta announced his retirement from baseball Saturday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Yankees' Chris Iannetta: Lands on restricted list
Iannetta was placed on the restricted list Friday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
Yankees' Chris Iannetta: Outrighted to alternate site
Iannetta cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Yankees ' alternate training site Tuesday, Randy Miller of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Yankees' Chris Iannetta: Unlikely to land roster spot
Iannetta is expected to be edged out for the Yankees ' No. 2 catcher role by Kyle Higashioka, George A. King III of the New York Post reports.
Yankees' Chris Iannetta: Gets minor-league deal with Yankees
Iannetta signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Thursday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Rockies' Chris Iannetta: Designated for assignment
Iannetta was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Tuesday, Jenny Cavnar of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.
Rockies' Chris Iannetta: Expected to lose roster spot
The Rockies are expected to designate Iannetta for assignment prior to Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.
3. He is currently 38 years old
The American baseball player has been alive for 13,998 days or 335,959 hours. There were precisely 475 full moons after his birth to this day.
6. The Year of the Pig
Chris Iannetta was born in the Year of the Pig. People with Chinese zodiac Pig sign are considerate, responsible, independent and optimistic. They always show generousness and mercy to endure other people's mistakes, which help them gain harmonious interpersonal relationships.
