Table of Biography
Claire Danko is an American celebrity girlfriend. Claire Danko gained public attention as the girlfriend of Minnesota Twins left fielder, Joey Gallo.
Early Life
There is no proper information on Claire Danko’s exact birth date, place, age, and many others. Looking at her photos on online websites, she might be in her twenties. According to some online websites, she was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and holds Danish nationality. However, it is not officially confirmed by her at the moment. In addition, she has her belief in Christianity while her ethical background is unknown.
There is no specific information regarding her parents, siblings, and childhood life on the online website. She has not shared much about her personal life as well as her family members. She may disclose her parents’ names and other family members in the following days.
According to an online website, Claire got a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from the Boston University College of Communication. Furthermore, she could complete the requirements for a minor in Psychology while still enrolled at B.U.
Professional Career
Moving on to her professional career, Claire Danko has kept it secret from the media and the public. However, Claire Danko grabbed the attention of the media and the public after being the girlfriend of an MLB player, Joey Gallo.
Joey Gallo
Draft and minor leagues
Joey Gallo started his professional when he was picked by the Texas Rangers in the first round, with the 39th overall selection, in the 2012 Major League Baseball draft. With the Rangers, he signed a $2.25 million amount bonus and began his professional career with the Arizona League Rangers, where he hit .293/.435/.733 with 18 home runs and 52 runs batted in 150 at-bats over 43 games and was named a Post-Season AZL All-Star, a Topps Short-Season/Rookie All-Star, and the Topps AZL Player of the Year.
Before his 2013 season, Baseball America ranked him as the Rangers’ 10th-best prospect. This player spent the season with the Class A South Atlantic League’s Hickory Crawdads, leading the league with 38 home runs and 165 strikeouts in 392 at-bats, and was named a Mid-Season and Post-Season All-Star. During his minor league season, he became the first teenager to hit 40 home runs since Dick Simpson in 1962. Between two minor league teams, he batted.251/.338/.623 with 40 home runs and 172 strikeouts in 411 at-bats.
Texas Rangers
He then began the 2014 season with the Class A-Advanced Carolina League’s Myrtle Beach Pelicans, batting.323/.463/.735. In addition, he had 42 home runs, 179 strikeouts, and a.271/.394/.615 batting line between the two minor league teams in 439 at-bats. He started the 2015 season with Frisco and was selected as a Texas South Mid-Season All-Star.
Between two minor league teams, he had 321 at-bats and batted.240/.342/.520 with 23 home runs and 139 strikeouts. He had a 2015 batting line of.204/.301/.417 in 108 at-bats, 6 home runs, and 57 strikeouts. Only 17 games with the Rangers during his 2016 season, he spent most of the year playing in the minor leagues. His only major league hit was a home run, and he struck out 19 times overall.
Caption: Joey Gallo hitting the ball (Source: Orange County Register)
He played numerous positions for the Rangers during the entire season, finishing with a batting average of.209/.333/.537, ranking ninth in the American League, 196 strikeouts, a home run average of 11.0 at-bats per game, 41 home runs, and 80 RBIs in 449 at-bats. For the season, he recorded the lowest contact rate on his swings in the major leagues (59.1%), and a higher proportion of hard-hit batted balls in the majors (46.4%).
In 2017, he launched the third-longest home run in MLB history, measuring 490 feet. In 500 at-bats over 148 games, he batted.206/.312/.498 with 12.5 at-bats per home run (2nd) and hit 40 home runs (3rd) with 207 strikeouts (3rd), 74 walks (10th), and 92 RBIs.
This player batted.253/.389/.598/.986 with 22 home runs and 49 RBI in 297 plate appearances in 70 games in 2019. On July 6, 2020, it was announced that Gallo had tested positive for COVID-19. He batted 181 and hit 10 home runs in the shortened season.
New York Yankees
The Rangers traded him along with Joely Rodriguez to the New York Yankees on July 29, 2021, in exchange for Josh Smith, Glenn Otto, Trevor Hauver, and Ezequiel Durán. He batted.199/.351/.458 with 38 home runs and 77 RBIs, in 2021. Moreover, he recorded his highest strikeout percentage in the majors, and the lowest of his career, with 34.6%, and led the majors in strikeouts 213, as well as the American League in walks 111.
Gallo agreed to terms with the Yankees on a 10-year, $10.275 million contract on March 22, 2022, avoiding arbitration. His performance dropped substantially in 2022, continuing what the New York Post called a “nightmare tenure in The Bronx.” He batted a career-low in 82 games with the Yankees in 2022.159 runs, 12 home runs, and 24 RBIs.
Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins
He was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Clayton Beeter on August 2, 2022. Moreover, he batted 162 with seven home runs and 23 RBIs in 44 games for the Dodgers. He later signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Twins on December 20, 2022.
Claire Danko – Net Worth 2024
It is still a mystery how much Claire earns and what is her net worth. On the other side, her boyfriend an MLB player, has earned a good sum of money. According to an online website, Joey’s net worth is around $20 million,n and makes an annual average salary of $11,000,000 from his current team.
Relationship Status
Caption: Claire Danko watching the match with her boyfriend (Source: Terez Owens)
Claire Danko is currently dating her boyfriend, Joey Gallo. Her boyfriend Gallo is a professional MLB player. Moreover, Claire is very supportive of her boyfriend’s profession and frequently spotted in Gallo matches. She is currently living a nice life with him, and the couple is going to marry soon. Apart from this, there is not much known about their relationships.
Claire Danko – Body Measurements
This celebrity girlfriend has a pair of hazel eyes with blonde hair color. Other than this, there is no exact information available related to her height, weight, and other measurement.
Social Media
At the moment, Claire Danko has maintained a private life and she has not participated in social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.