Justin Morneau is a Canadian retired baseball first baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) From 2003-2016. Drafted by the Minnesota Twins, he played for the team until 2013 and then with Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rookies, and Chicago White Sox.
British Columbia native, Justin Morneau was born on May 15, 1981, under the star sign Taurus. The forty years old holds an American nationality and is of white ethnic background. He stands 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall and weighs 220 pounds (100 kg).
As of 2023, Justin Morneau's net worth is estimated at an impressive $35 million. Justin's journey through Major League Baseball is a testament to both his skill on the field and his ability to secure substantial contracts. His career began in earnest on March 4, 2005, when he signed a one-year deal worth $345,000 with the Minnesota Twins.
Justin Morneau with his children SOURCE: Instagram- @justinmorneau The following year, he continued to show his value by agreeing to a $385,000 contract for another season with the Twins. However, it was on February 2, 2007, that Morneau's financial prospects took a significant leap as he inked a one-year contract worth a whopping $4.5 million with Minnesota.
The turning point came on January 25, 2008, when Morneau solidified his position as a cornerstone player for the Twins by securing a six-year, $80 million contract – a testament to his prowess as a player and the team's confidence in his abilities. His time with Minnesota showcased his dedication and contribution to the sport.
Even after leaving the Twins, Morneau's talent remained evident as he embarked on a two-year, $12.5 million contract with the Colorado Rockies on December 3, 2013. A notable turn came in 2015 when Colorado declined a $9 million option for 2016, leading Morneau to a one-year, $1 million contract with the Chicago White Sox on June 9, 2016.
Justin Morneau is married to Minnesota native Krista Martin. The couple tied the knot on January 10, 2009, at Landmark Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Further, the couple shares five children.
Justin Morneau's wife and children SOURCE: Instagram @justinmorneau The Morneau family lives in a house in his hometown of New Westminster which is just four blocks from Queen's Park, where he grew up playing hockey and baseball.
Further, Morneau and his wife established, The Justin Morneau Foundation to support underprivileged communities with an emphasis on those where the Morneaus have lived.
Morneau is the youngest son born to George Morneau and Audra Chartrand. His father is a hitting coach for many softball and baseball teams as well as a childcare worker and sporting goods store owner.
Her mother on the other hand is an elementary school teacher and former fast-pitch softball player. He has an elder brother, Geordie.
Despite receiving many offers from NCAA Schools, Morneau did not attend college. He was picked by the Twins in the 3rd round as the 89th overall pick of the 1999 MLB amateur entry draft.
Then he went on to play in various minor leagues. On 10th June 2003, Morneau made his major league debut with the Twins against the Colorado Rockies, batting clean-up.
The following season, he amassed impressive minor league numbers, appearing in 74 games for the Twins in 2004. He hit 19 home runs and 58 RBIs in 280 at-bats while committing just three errors.
During Morneau's first three seasons with the Twins, he wore #27. Starting in 2006, he wore #33 for the rest of his Twins career. On August 31, 2013, Morneau was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Alex Presley and a player to be named later, who was later identified as Duke Welker on October 5, 2013.
On September 1, 2013, he made his debut with the Pirates, wearing number 66. On December 3, 2016, Morneau signed with the Chicago White Sox but was placed on the 15-day disabled list.
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