Michael Pineda is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who currently plays for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He started his professional NFL career with Seattle Mariners in 2011.
Pineda was born on January 18, 1989, in Yaguate, San Cristobal, Dominican Republic. Regarding nationality, he is Dominican. Born in the mid of January, his astrological sign is Capricorn.
Pineda grew up in his birthplace. His father is a welder and his mother works as a hair stylist. He is not the single child of his parents. He is oldest of his five siblings.
On Dec 12, 2005, Pineda signed with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He got a $35,000 signing bonus. He made his professional debut with the Mariners of the rookie-level Dominican Summer League (DSL) In 2007, Pineda had a record of 6-1 with a 2.29 earned run average. He had an 8-6 record with a 1.95 earned run average in 2008. Pineda underwent with a severe injury during the 2009 seasons, missing most of the game due to an elbow strain. The Baseball America ranked him as the Mariners sixth best prospect in 2010.
He had an 8-6 record with a 1.95 earned run average in 2008. Pineda underwent with a severe injury during the 2009 seasons, missing most of the game due to an elbow strain. The Baseball America ranked him as the Mariners sixth best prospect in 2010.
Pineda turned professional in 2011. On April 5, 2011, he made his MLB debut, giving up three runs in six innings in a loss. On April 28, 2011, his first MLB win came out against the Detroit Tigers. On January 31, 2012, Pineda traded to New York Yankees along with Jose Campos, Jesus Montero, and Hector Noesi. On May 10, 2015, he struck career-high 16 batters over seven innings against Baltimore Orioles. He agreed on $7.4 million deal for the 2017 season with Yankees.
On January 31, 2012, Pineda traded to New York Yankees along with Jose Campos, Jesus Montero, and Hector Noesi. On May 10, 2015, he struck career-high 16 batters over seven innings against Baltimore Orioles. He agreed on $7.4 million deal for the 2017 season with Yankees.
With his remarkable performance, Pineda has driven the attention of countless people towards him. Though Pineda is a popular person, He has never been caught into rumors of girlfriend and affair. According to sources, he is unmarried and single. He is enjoying his single life and focuses on his career goal rather be engaged in an affair with anyone.
Pineda has not talked about his sexual orientation. Thus some of his admirers are in dilemma about his sexuality. He is believed to be straight at all.
Pineda has reached the age of 28 now. He has a perfect height of 6 feet 5 inch, which is around 2m. He has a balanced weight of 118 kg.
Pineda has made a fortune of wealth through his career to live a luxurious life. According to 2017, his annual salary is $7,400,000. His market value is $10,538,475. He has a total contract income of $888,225.
He has an estimated net worth of $8 million. His baseball career has been the main source of his earning.
