Anthony Bass is a professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). Previously he has previously played for the San Diego Padres, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, and Chicago Cubs.
Born on November 1, 1987, Bass also played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball. Further, he finished his collegiate career playing for Wayne State University.
Currently, Anthony Bass is under a $1.5 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, which includes $1.5 million guaranteed and an annual average salary of $1.5 million. In 2020, he will earn a yearly salary of $1,500,000, while carrying a total salary of $1,500,000. Hyun-Jin Ryu, Randal Grichuk, and Tanner Roark are the highest-paid rooster on the team.
Anthony Bass has an estimated net worth of $2 million SOURCE: Jays Journal Besides, he also played for other MLB teams, summoning millions of dollars. During his seven seasons career in MLB, he made total career earnings of $3.2 million. Besides, as of 2020, he has an annual salary of $555,000. Anthony has an estimated net worth of $5 Million and has earned a total of $10,806,283 from his baseball career.
Anthony Bass, a talented right-handed pitcher, currently showcases his skills with the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball. Prior to joining the Blue Jays, he inked a lucrative agreement with the Miami Marlins in 2021, securing a two-year contract valued at $5 million. This deal ensured he received financial security while being committed to the Marlins for the specified duration.
Upon the conclusion of his stint with the Marlins, Anthony Bass transitioned to the Toronto Blue Jays in 2022. During that season, he earned a salary of $1 million while playing for the Blue Jays, showcasing his capabilities on the field. In recognition of his contributions and performance, the Blue Jays exercised a $3 million option on his contract for the 2023 season, reinforcing their belief in his abilities and cementing his role as a key player in the team's lineup.
Anthony Bass is married to Sydney Rae James. The couple tied the knot on January 27, 2017, at Flora Farms in San Jose Del Cabo. At the wedding, the bride looked stunning in a strapless, white, mermaid-style gown and danced under twinkle lights with her new husband.
Sydney Rae James & Anthony Bass SOURCE: Dino Gomez Photography Well, Anthony and Sydney dated six months long before Bass proposed to her during a scenic hike in Phoenix, Arizona, in February 2016. The couple was first introduced by Bass’ sister after spotting Sydney on Jessie and Eric’s reality show several years ago.
On September 4, 2017, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Brooklyn Rae, who was born prematurely. Anthony Bass, the right-handed pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, and his wife, Sydney Rae Bass, are proud parents of two daughters, Brooklyn Rae (five years old) and Blaire (two years old).
They are now eagerly anticipating the arrival of their third child, a baby boy named Sonny. Recently, Sydney celebrated her baby shower for Sonny, with Anthony showing unwavering support for his family. In April 2023, Anthony voiced his concern and criticized United Airlines for an incident in which they allegedly made his pregnant wife clean the aisle during a flight.
Dearborn, Michigan native, Anthony Bass was born to Linda Bass and Ed Bass. He is an American by nationality and belongs to a white ethnic background.
Bass enrolled at Trenton High School in Trenton, Michigan. Upon graduation, he attended Wayne State University, where he played college baseball for the Wayne State Warriors.
At the 2008 MLB draft, Bass was drafted by the San Diego Padres, but his MLB debut major league debut was on June 13, 2011. On December 11, 2013, he was traded to the Houston Astros.
On December 11, 2014, he signed a minor deal with Texas Rangers. Further, he played the 2015 and 2016 seasons for Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and returned to the Texas Rangers.
On December 20, 2017, Bass signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. On December 30, 2018, Bass signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. On May 21, 2019, Bass signed a major league contract with the Seattle Mariners.
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