George Maddux
George Maddux
Greg Maddux is a renowned American pitcher. He holds the record as the second-winningest pitcher in baseball’s live ball era and is also an inductee into the Hall of Fame.
Maddux has an inspiring competitive spirit and is a pleasure to be around. He strives for perfection, has extensive knowledge about the game, and stays highly focused.
Early Life and Education
Greg Maddux and his brother Mike were taught the game of baseball from a young age by their father Dave. During both their junior and senior years at Valley High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, they pitched for the Golden Bears.
They were taught that the ideal pitch in baseball is a located fastball, one which doesn’t appear to come at you from all angles. Furthermore, they learned how to throw a changeup, which they were instructed would be harder for hitters to hit than a curveball.
Once Maddux graduated from high school, he was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the second round of the 1984 Major League Baseball draft and signed a contract. Opting out of college to take advantage of their signing bonus, Maddux lived off his minor league salary while working summer jobs.
Professional Career
George Maddux is one of the greatest pitchers in history, boasting four Cy Young Awards – a record only two other hurlers have ever achieved.
His pitching mechanics and tenacity helped him avoid serious arm injuries throughout his long career. Additionally, he was renowned for his impressive command of the strike zone, an integral factor in his success.
He was a reliable performer in the postseason, averaging 3.0 innings per start over 29 appearances. His ERA in post-season starts was 1.22.
He won 19 games five times and reached 20 wins seven times, posting a career ERA under 2.50 on six occasions. Additionally, his strikeout-to-walk ratio of more than eight to one placed him among the top ten for that statistic.
Achievements and Honors
Maddux has earned several major league honors during his career. He won four consecutive Cy Young Awards and was a member of the Braves’ 1996 and 1998 World Series teams.
He was selected to the All-Star Team every year from 1992 until 2004, earning him 18 Gold Glove Awards – breaking a tie with former Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson and 26-year big league veteran Jim Kaat for fielding excellence at his position.
Maddux has a reputation for outthinking his opponents and anticipating their reactions. On one occasion, he intentionally allowed Jeff Bagwell to hit a home run in order to practice for their playoff matchup months later.
Personal Life
Maddux was born to a military family and worked part-time as a poker dealer at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He and his wife Kathy have two children: Terri (a high school senior) and Mike, who is in college.
In addition to his baseball career, Maddux has served as a consultant to the Dodgers front office and coach for various major-league teams. Additionally, he represented the United States during the 2013 World Baseball Classic.
He was renowned for his superior decision-making, outsmarting opponents and anticipating their plays. In fact, Bobby Bonilla, who pitched for both the Pirates and Mets, considered him an outstanding pitcher.
Net Worth
Maddux boasts a net worth of $70 million, which he earned through his salary and other earnings as a baseball player. This amount includes any personal assets he may own in addition to what is derived from these earnings.
He possesses a sizable portfolio of stock assets, including shares in Geo, CrossFirst Bankshares and ABYC.
He has made many trades on these stocks over the years. On November 10th 2010, he exercised 5,800 units of Geo stock for over $115,478, and sold 700 GEO units at $14,861 on September 1st 2011.
He made a lot of money while playing for the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves. He was an excellent pitcher, winning many games. Additionally, he was known as an excellent teammate and popular with his fans.