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5 Fun Facts About Chris Iannetta, NYY Catcher

Chris Iannetta is one of the catchers for the Major League Baseball Team, the New York Yankees. The 36 year old ballplayer is excited to start the season with his team. But who is Chris Iannetta? Let’s find out below!

1. Chris is 36 years old and was born on April 8, 1983.

2. His middle name is Domenic, named after his father. His dad Domenic and mother Maria were both born in Italy.

3. Chris is married to his wife, Lisa since 2009 and they have one daughter together named Ashlyn Brooke Iannetta.

Chris Iannetta wife Lisa
Credit: PlayersWives.com

4. He has had quite a long career in baseball, having played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners and most recently the Colorado Rockies. Chris just signed a minor league deal with the Yankees on February 3, 2020. See this funny tweet he sent out while waiting for his ride to spring training.

5. Along with his former teammate Vernon, Chris launched his very own line of wines, JACK Winery. Where did they get the name? See the full story here.

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