Troy Tulowitzki’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth & life story
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- Age: 35
- Birth Place: Santa Clara, California
- Marital Status: Married to Danyll Gamon
- Full Name: Troy Trevor Tulowitzki
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: October 10, 1984
- Ethnicity: Polish
- Occupation: Baseball player
- Education: Fremont High School, California State University, Long Beach
Born Troy Trevor Tulowitzki on October 10, 1984 in Santa Clara, California, Troy Tulowitzki has an estimated net worth of $60 million. He accumulated his net worth as an American professional baseball shortstop who plays with the Colorado Rockies in the Major League Baseball (MLB). Nicknamed Tulo, his arm, range and instincts at shortstop are highly regarded. His size, ability leadership skills have gained him comparisons to Cal Ripken Jr., Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter.
Tulowitzki graduated from Fremont High School in Sunnyvale, California, the alma mater of former Baseball Commissioner Peter Ueberroth. He earned four varsity letters in baseball and two in basketball. He was named second team All-State twice in baseball and was a three-time team MVP. He had a batting average of .536 and went 15-1 on the mound as a junior. He batter .519 with six home runs as a senior. He won league MVP in basketball. He was also second team All-State and team MVP, averaging 22.6 points per game. In 2002, he was named Fremont High Athlete of the Year.
Troy had a .962 career fielding percentage as a sure-handed shortstop for three seasons at California State University in Long Beach. He was drafted by the Colorado Rockies, with the seventh overall pick in the first round of the 2005 MLB Draft. He was signed on June 10, 2005. He signed a six-year extension with the Rockies on January 23, 2008. He agreed to sign a six-year extension on top of the three years, with a fourth option year, remaining on his contract on November 29, 2010.
Growing up, Tulowitzki’s favorite players were Nomar Garciaparra and Jeter. He is of Polish descent. He married his high school sweetheart, Danyll Gamon, in November 2009.
