Born into a long generation of basemen, Aaron Boone had the right platform to excel in the sport and he made the most of that opportunity. He is one of the few people who have gone from a successful amateur and professional career to making waves coaching budding and professional stars in the sport.
Besides being a former professional baseball player, Aaron Boone has also worked as a host for MLB Network, ESPN, Sunday Night Baseball and Monday Night Baseball. He is currently the manager of the New York Yankees.
Brief biography
The American baseball great was born on March 9, 1973, in La Mesa, California, United States into a family with deep roots in baseball. With a father like Bob Boone (former four-time catcher, former catcher and MLB manager) and a grandfather like Ray Boone, who was also a marquee Major League Baseball player, the board was set for Aaron. who walked the same path as his antecedents. His older brother, Bret Boone, also played in the league as a second baseman, earning four Gold Gloves, two Silver Slugger awards and was also a three-time All-Star.
During his formative years at Villa Park High School in California, Aaron Boone batted .423 with 22 stolen bases for the school’s baseball team. After his outstanding achievements in his senior year, he won the Century League Co-Player of the Year award.
Fresh out of high school, Boone was selected by the California Angels on Day 3 of the 1991 MLB Draft. Nonetheless, he decided to pass up and opted out of the opportunity to make a pro deal. He then went to the University of Southern California (USC) where he played college baseball for the USC Trojans. During the 1993 summer college baseball, his team (the Orleans Cardinals of the Cape Cod Baseball League) won the championship.
Professional career
Later in 1994, Boone was ready to turn pro and was then selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the third round of the 1994 MLB draft. However, it wasn’t until 1997 that he made his MLB debut. His record 26 shots at home came in 2002, when he had played all 162 games. In addition to being named the Reds’ MVP in 2012, Aaron Boone made the MLB All-Star Game in 2003 and joined the New York Yankees the same year..
In 2004, he signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Indians, earning $600,000 for the 2004 season and $3 million for the 2005 season.
In addition to the above, Aaron Boone has also played with the Florida Marlins, Washington Nationals, and Houston Astros during his active years as a baseball player. He retired in 2009 after open heart surgery. Retired but not weary, Aaron Boone got into broadcasting, working with top sports channels like ESPN, and then landed a job coaching the Yankees. He replaced Joe Girardi as the new manager on December 4, 2017.
Aaron Boone’s Family – Wife (Laura Cover) & Children
The Boones are among the most respected families in American Major League Baseball history. Aaron’s grandfather, Ray, was a good baseball player. His father, Bob, was a former baseball catcher and manager, while his brother, Brett, was a noted All Star and four-time Gold Gloves winner.
Like his career, Aaron Boone has also been successful in his love life. He is married to former Playboy Playmate (Miss October 1998), Laura Cover. They tied the knot in 2002 and have four children – two biological Brandon and Bella and two adoptive Jeanel and Sergot.
Laura Cover was born in Bucyrus (Ohio) on May 6, 1977. She became a Playboy model with no experience in the field.
Other Facts About Aaron Boone
He comes from a family of successful baseball players.
In 1998, Aaron was part of the only Reds.infield MLB consisting of two sets of brothers. He played alongside his brother Bret and his brothers – first baseman Stephen Larkin and Barry Larkin. Aaron was third baseman while his brother played second baseman.
One of his most popular professional exploits was the home run that gave the New York Yankees a win over the Boston Red Sox in the 2003 ALCS.
Towards the end of his career, Boone went under the knife for open-heart surgery to replace a bicuspid aortic valve from infancy.
He became manager of the Yankees towards the end of 2017.
During his career as a baseball player and now an administrator, Boone has amassed an admirable net worth of $10 million.