Jeff Samardzija is a right-handed pitcher born on January 23, 1985 in Merrillville, IN. He is known for his fastball and splitter, and has played for the Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago White Sox. Prior to his professional baseball career, Samardzija was an All-American wide receiver at Notre Dame.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100 Million (2024)
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About
Right-handed pitcher known for his fastball and splitter. He was a member of the Chicago Cubs from 2008 to 2014, then briefly played for the Oakland Athletics before a trade sent him to the Chicago White Sox before the 2015 season. He was also an All-American wide receiver at Notre Dame.
Before Fame
He played baseball, basketball, and volleyball at Valparaiso High School in Indiana.
Trivia
After being used primarily as a reliever, the Cubs made him a full-time starter in 2012.
Family Life
His parents are named Sam and Debora.
Associated With
The feisty Carlos Zambrano was his teammate on the Cubs.