James Douglas Kaprielian is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics of the Major Baseball League. The Oakland pitcher was the top prospect for the 2015 MLB draft, where he signed with the New York Yankees on a $2.65 million signing bonus and made his MLB debut on the 16th August 2020 for the Oakland Athletics.
Kaprielian was born on the 2nd March 1994 in the beautiful town of Laguna Hills, California, where he grew up with his parents Doug Kaprielian and Barbara Kaprielian. The Oakland pitcher grew up with his sister Rose Kapreilain in the Laguna Hills, where he played baseball in the backyard of thier house.
Kaprielian has been a passionate kid since his childhood. As growing older, the Oakland pitcher attended the Arnold O. Beckman High School, where he played baseball. Later, he has attended the University of California to play college baseball.
CAPTION: James Kaprielian with his late mother Barbara Kaprielia SOURCE: instagram@jameskaprielian Oakland's pitcher was named a league all-star as a starter in his college baseball career. Kaprielian's mother passed away of breast cancer in 2014 after her 14-year battle.
During the 2015 MLB draft, Kaprielian was listed as the top prospect where he got selected by the New York Yankees receiving a $2.65 million signing bonus.
The same year, Kaprielian was traded to the Oakland Athletics with his fellow prospects Jorge Mateo, Dustin Fowler for Sonny Gray. The Oakland made his debut at High-A Stockton. His performance in that match led him to be promoted to Double-A Midland.
CAPTION: James Kaprielian playing for his team Oakland Athletic SOURCE: instagram@jameskaprielian In 2019 Kaprielian made his MLB debut against the San Francisco Giants, where his performance did not meet his expectations. After being listed in the injury list, the Oakland pitcher made his first MLB start against the Boston Red Sox, where his father and uncle were present.
Oakland's pitcher had always been a successful and one of the richest players from Laguna Hills. Kaprielian had started his career from a young age, performing magnificently during his school years; college leagues boosted Oakland's pitcher career.
Kaprielian was one of the top prospects in the 2015 MLB draft, where he was signed with a $2.65 million signing bonus. To date, Oakland's pitcher has collected some good fortunes. For now, Kaprielian has an average salary of $570,500.
James Kaprielian during his vacations. SOURCE: instagram@jameskaprielian | Year | Team | Salary |
| 2021 | Oakland Athletics | $570,500 |
| 2020 | Oakland Athletics | $563,500 |
| 2019 | Oakland Athletics | $555,000 |
| 2015 | New York Yankees | $2,650,000 |
The Oakland pitcher lives a luxurious life, and there is more to come for him. As for now, Kaprielian has a networth of $1-$5 million approximately, and there is more chance of an increase in his networth in coming years.
Oakland's pitcher has always been busy with his professional life rather than his love life. As for now, Kaprielian is single and is enjoying his life as it is now. The pitcher has been focused on his career.
There is not much information about his previous relationship, and it remains a mystery as it is now. The player loves keeping his private life private; Kaprielian's Instagram has been filled with all his professional life, but who knows, there might be some surprises waiting for him in the coming years.
Kaprielian is active on social media and posts about his professional life a lot. His Instagram goes by jameskaprielian followed by 18.4K followers.
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