Jake Arrieta Net Worth and Salary
Jake Arrieta net worth and salary: Jake Arrieta is an American professional baseball player who has a net worth of $20 million. Jake Arrieta was born in Farmington, Missouri in March 1986. He is a pitcher who bats and throws right-handed. Arrieta played at Plano East Senior High School and was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2004 MLB draft. He decided to attend college instead and played at Weatherford Junior College before transferring to Texas Christian University. He was again drafted in the 2005 MLB draft by the Brewers but chose to stay in college. Arrieta was named Mountain West Conference Pitcher of the Year and was a Second-Team College Baseball All-American.
Professional Career
In the 2007 MLB Draft, Jake Arrieta was picked in the 5th round by the Baltimore Orioles, where he made his debut in 2010 and played until 2013. His most notable period came after being traded to the Chicago Cubs in 2013, where he had a stellar career.
Awards and Achievements
In 2015, Arrieta won the National League Cy Young Award and led the MLB in wins. He also pitched two no-hitters during his career, further cementing his place among baseball's elite pitchers. Arrieta represented the United States in international competition, winning a Gold Medal at the 2006 World University Championship and a Bronze Medal at the 2008 Olympic Games.
Contracts and Earnings
In 2016, Jake Arrieta signed a one-year deal worth $10.7 million with the Chicago Cubs.
