Todd Zeile Biography
Born Todd Edward Zeile, Todd Zeile is an American former professional baseball third baseman. In addition, he is a former catcher and first baseman in Major League Baseball.
Todd Zeile Age|Birthday
Zeile was born on September 9, 1965. Therefore, he is 56 years old as of 2021 and celebrates his birthday on 9th September every year.
Todd Zeile Height|Weight
Zeile’s height is 6 feet 1 inch (approximately 185 centimeters). However, the baseball player’s other body measurements are currently under review.
Todd Zeile Family
Zeile’s parents are Sammee (Spooner) and Frank (father). His mother was an editor at a local newspaper. In addition, he has one sibling, an older brother named Michael.
Todd Zeile Wife
Zeile was first married to Julianne McNamara, Olympic champion. She is the first American gymnast to earn a perfect 10.0 at the Olympics. They have four children and two of their children are named Garrett (son) and Hannah (daughter). However, in January 2015, they divorced.
In addition, he married Kristin Gamboa, ex-major league coach and minor league manager Tom Gamboa’s daughter on June 27, 2020.
Todd Zeile Career
Early career
In 1989, Zeile broke into the majors as a catcher and the Cardinals’ most anticipated prospect of the year.
Middle career
As a third baseman, Zeile spent most of the 1990s. For five years, he was traded from Los Angeles Dodgers to the Florida Marlins and later to the Rangers later that season. He rejoined Piazza and moved to first base for the Mets in 2000 and then signed a contract with the New York Mets. Moreover, he was traded to the Rockies in 2002. When he had the lowest fielding percentage in the league (.942), he led all National League third basemen in errors in 2002, with 21.
End of career
Zeile became a free agent again and signed with the Yankees in 2003 after one season with Colorado. After his release in mid-August, he was signed by Montreal three days later. He returned to the New York Mets as he had decided 2004 would be his last season hence he retired.
Furthermore, for each of the 11 teams he played for over the course of his career, he ended his career having hit at least one home run. This distinguished him as the only player in major league history to have hit a home run for over 10 teams.
Film work
Zeile has pursued two other passions: film production and acting since retiring from Maor League Baseball. He founded a film production company in West Hollywood, California named Diamond Entertainment. This was during his second stint with the Mets.
Filmography
2005 – Dirty Deeds
2005-2006 – The King of Queens
2007 – Liquid: Live at Five
2008 – Liquid: Money Talks, The Ten, Volume One
2010 – I Am
Moreover, in Dirty Deeds, he was an executive producer whereas in I Am he was a producer.
Achievements
January 2020 – 2004 career hits, 253 home runs, and 1,110 career runs
11 straight seasons of 10 or more home runs
4 post-season home runs
Todd Zeile Net Worth
Zeile’s net worth is $37 million.
