Jason Varitek is an American professional baseball coach and former catcher, currently serving as the game planning coordinator for the Boston Red Sox.
Jason Andrew Varitek was born on April 11, 1972, in Rochester, Michigan, United States. He went to Lake Brantley High School where he was their third baseman and relief catcher.
Jason Varitek later attended Georgia Tech, where he graduated with a degree in management and is the only Tech baseball player to have his number (33) retired. He was drafted 21st overall in the first round by the Minnesota Twins in 1993 but did not sign.
Following graduation, Jason Varitek then signed with agent Scott Boras and was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the first round of the 1994 amateur draft, with the 14th pick overall. He was later traded as a minor league prospect by the Seattle Mariners and had played his entire 15-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Red Sox.
Jason Varitek is one of the only three players, alongside pitcher Ed Vosberg and outfielder Michael Conforto to have played in the Little League World Series, College World Series, and Major League World Series.
Jason Varitek is presently married to Catherine Panagiotopoulos and is the father of four children including Liv Jordan Varitek and three daughters from his previous marriage: Alexandra, Kendall and Caroline.
What happened to Jason Varitek?
Jason Varitek was a three-time All-Star and was part of the team’s two World Series championships in 2004 and 2007. He has since retired as a professional player and is currently working as a game-planning coordinator for the Red Sox.
How many no hitters did Jason Varitek catch?
Jason Varitek caught four no-hitters and made history in the major-league records for no-hitters caught by a catcher. His record has since been tied by Carlos Ruiz.
What is Jason Varitek job?
Jason Varitek is the game planning coordinator for the Boston Red Sox. He is a professional baseball coach and former catcher.