Table of Biography
Madison Bumgarner is an American professional baseball pitcher who turned in one of the most dominant postseason runs in MLB history in 2014. Madison Bumgarner earns World Series MVP honors while leading the San Francisco Giants to a 7-game victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Early Life
Madison Kyle Bumgarner known as Madison Bumgarner was born on 1st August 1989 in North Carolina, United States. Currently, he is 34 years old and is said to be of German origin. He was the son of Kevin (Father) and (mother) Debbie Bumgarner. He grew up in an area 10 miles away nicknamed “Boomtown” because of the abundance of people with the surname Bumgarner who lived there over the year after their ancestors came from Germany.
From his childhood days, he was interested in baseball games. At the young age of 4, he started to play and train baseball and his parents were also very supportive of his passion. At a young age, he was already playing with people who were much older than him. Talking about his siblings, there is no information about it.
Education
Looking at his academic qualifications, he went to the South Caldwell High School in Hudson, North Carolina. He was known as ‘Maddie’ around his friend circle. During school, he started to play baseball for the team and he made a name when the team won the 2007 4A State Championship.
Madison Bumgarner – Career and Professional Life
In the year 2007, Madison began his professional career when he was first drafted by the San Francisco Giants. The same year, he received the South Atlantic League pitching Triple Crown. At the end of 2008, he joined the Augusta Greenjackets team and played for a little while before starting a new season with the Giants’ High-A affiliate in 2009.
He became the second-youngest pitcher to begin a game for the Giants. He made another history by becoming the Giant’s youngest player to appear in, start, and win a playoff game. In 2012, he signed a six-year contract deal with the Giants with a possibility of extension. In the Giants team, he has been able to win 3 Major League World Series Championships. Year by year, he can achieve success in his profession.
On July 24, 2020, he made his Diamondbacks debut as an Opening Day starting pitcher. He was placed on the disabled list on August 10, 2020. In his last outing, he touched 85-87 MPH against the Padres.
Caption: Madison Bumgarner pitching for San Francisco Giants (Source: Wikipedia)
Madison Bumgarner – Awards and Nominations
In his professional career, Madison has won several awards and recognition. In 2014, he won the ‘Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year’ award. Likewise, ‘The Babe Ruth Award’ (2014), ‘National League Pitcher of the Month’ (May and August 2014), ‘National League All-Star’ (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016), ‘National League Silver Slugger Award, and Pitcher’ (2014, 2015), Willie Mac Award (2014) and so on. Looking at his successful career, we can assume that he will win several awards and recognition in the upcoming years.
Madison Bumgarner – Net Worth 2024
Due to his successful career, he remained on the top chart list in the game for many years. He has earned a huge amount of sum in his career. Talking about his net worth is estimated at around 30 million. He makes over 9 million every year as a salary and he also earns a good amount of money from brand endorsements and deals. In the upcoming years, his net worth is expected to be increased. There is no information about his income currently.
Relationship Status
Talking about his marital life, Madison is a married man. In 2010, on Valentine’s Day, he exchanged marital vows with Ali Saunders in a small ceremony in the presence of their parents and close friends. The couple started dating in High school time. Now, they have no child yet. The couple is enjoying their marital life and has been together for 10 years now.
Till now, he is not been part of any rumors and controversies. Instead, he is focusing on his professional career.
Caption: Madison Bumgarner with wife Ali Saunders (Source: Pinterest)
Body Measurements
Madison Bumgarner has an athletic body built. Talking about his body measurement, he is 1.93 m tall and weighs around 113 kg. Besides it, talking about his facial and body measurement, there is not any information regarding them.
Caption: Madison Bumgarner body measurement (Source: The New York Times)
Social Media
Talking about his social media presence, Madison Bumgarner is not very active. He likes to live a private life with his family. So, there is no information regarding his Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media presence.