What is Wade Boggs' Net Worth?
Wade Boggs, an American former professional baseball third baseman, has a net worth of $20 million. He is celebrated as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history.
Early Life
Wade Anthony Boggs was born on June 5, 1958, in Omaha, Nebraska as the youngest of three sons to Sue Nell Graham and Winfield Kennedy Boggs, Jr. Due to his father's military career, Wade's family moved several times before settling in Tampa, Florida when he was 11. At Plant High School, Wade excelled in both baseball and football. In the seventh round of the 1976 MLB draft, he was selected by the Boston Red Sox.
Baseball Accolades
Wade Boggs stands alongside Tony Gwynn as one of the greatest pure hitters of their era. Over his 18-year career, Boggs achieved 3,010 hits with a .328 batting average. This was prior to the steroids era, in pitcher-friendly ballparks. Additionally, he hit 118 home runs and had 1,014 RBIs.
Boggs appeared in 12 consecutive All-Star games and ranks third in consecutive appearances as a third baseman, only behind Brooks Robinson and George Brett. In 1999, he was listed as 95th on Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players and was nominated for the MLB All-Century Team. Though he primarily played for the Boston Red Sox, he also had significant stints with the New York Yankees—winning a World Series—and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, where he joined the elite 3,000-hit club.
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Boggs is ranked 33rd in career batting averages among players with a minimum of 1,000 plate appearances. He was inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005, being elected in his first year of eligibility as a Red Sox player. His #26 is retired by the Boston Red Sox, and his #12 is retired by the Tampa Bay Rays.
Earnings & Contracts
Wade Boggs signed with the Boston Red Sox for $7,500 after being drafted. His yearly earnings saw significant increases over his career. In 1988 and 1989, he earned $1.7 million, and by 1995, his salary peaked at $5 million. Concluding his career, he earned $800,000 in 1999. Overall, Boggs amassed over $32 million in MLB salary.
Personal Life
Wade Boggs and his wife, Debbie, have two children, Brett and Meagann. Known for his superstitions, Wade ate chicken before every game, earning the nickname ‘The Chicken Man.’ He resides in Tampa Palms, Tampa, Florida.
