Nick Markakis Bio, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Contract, Braves, Injury and Stats

Nick Markakis Biography

Nick Markakis {Full name – Nicholas William Markakis (/mɑːrˈkeɪkɪs/)} is an American professional baseball right fielder. He was born on November 17, 1983, in Glen Cove, New York, U.S. He plays for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Previously, Markakis played for the Baltimore Orioles from 2006 to 2014. He is a three-time Gold Glove Award winner, and he won a Silver Slugger Award and was named an MLB All-Star in 2018. Markakis holds the MLB record for consecutive games without making an error (398).

Nick Markakis College | Olympics

Nick Markakis was originally drafted in 2001 by the Cincinnati Reds, from Woodstock High School in Woodstock, Georgia but did not sign. He attended Young Harris College instead, where he played college baseball for the Young Harris Mountain Lions baseball team. In 2002, the Reds drafted him again, but he returned to Young Harris.

Markakis played as both an outfielder and a pitcher, hitting .439 with 21 home runs and 92 RBIs, while also gathering a 12–0 win-loss record as a pitcher with 1 save and a 1.68 earned run average in 15 games. He was twice named Georgia Junior College Player of the Year and was awarded Baseball America’s 2002 National JUCO Player of the Year.

He played in the European National Championships in August 2003, winning a silver medal with Team Greece. Markakis also played for the Greek Olympic baseball team in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.

Nick Markakis Orioles

In the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft, Markakis was the Orioles’ first-round draft pick, seventh overall. He was widely viewed as a pitching prospect as he owned a fastball that clocked as high as 96 miles per hour, but the Orioles preferred his potential as a hitter.

In 2006, Nick Markakis began his first spring training with the Orioles by reaching base in nine of his first ten plate appearances. He earned an Opening Day roster spot. On April 3, 2006, Markakis made his major league debut when he was used as a late-inning defensive replacement against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He received his first start and plate appearances two days later. Markakis hit second playing left field, and drew three walks in his first three plate appearances and hit a 400-foot home run for his first major league hit in the 16–6 win.

On January 22, 2009, Markakis signed a 6-year, $66.1 million extension through 2014. Markakis has also been honored with his very own shirt this season called “Nick the Stick, Camden’s Finest.” He finished the season with a .293 average, 18 home runs, 45 doubles (7th in the majors), 101 RBI, 94 runs, and 6 stolen bases, in addition to being 4th in the majors with 14 outfield assists.

Nick Markakis collected his 1,500th career hit against Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma in the bottom of the third inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 3, 2014. In his previous at-bat he collected his first career lead-off home run, a solo shot to right field to give the Orioles a 1–0 lead in the first inning.

Nick Markakis Contract | Nick Markakis Net Worth

Markakis agreed to a four-year $44 million contract with the Atlanta Braves on December 3, 2014. He signed a one-year contract with the Braves after the end of the 2018 season, for the 2019 season worth $4 million with a $6 million club option for 2020, and a $2 million buyout in case the Braves decline the option. He has an estimated net worth of $40 million.

Nick Markakis Braves

Markakis agreed to a four-year $44 million contract with the Atlanta Braves on December 3, 2014.

Nick Markakis Errorless

Nick Markakis passed Darren Lewis for the record of most errorless games by an outfielder on June 18, 2015, in a game against the Boston Red Sox. The streak later ended on June 25, 2015, during a game against the Washington Nationals at 398 games.

Markakis hit his first home run as a Brave on July 20, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, off of Brandon Beachy. He hit two more home runs over the course of the season for a career-low total of three. His 181 total hits ranked fourth in the National League.

Nick Markakis 2016

During the 2016 season, Nick Markakis rebounded offensively from his first season with Atlanta despite hitting a career-low .269. He hit 13 home runs and drove in 89 RBI’s, his most since 2009.

Nick Markakis 2018

On June 1, 2018, he scored his 1,000th career run against the Washington Nationals. Batting .322 with ten home runs and 59 RBIs, he was named a starting outfielder for the 2018 MLB All-Star Game. Nick Markakis set new records for the most career hits (2,172) and most games played (1,933) by a player making his debut as an All-Star.

Nick Markakis Jersey

Markakis was a Boston Red Sox fan when growing up. While with the Orioles, he wore #21 while in honor of Roger Clemens, but changed to #22 upon joining the Braves, as #21 is retired for Warren Spahn. Coincidentally, #22 was the number of right fielder Jason Heyward. Heyward was traded from the Braves to the St. Louis Cardinals before the 2015 season, and replaced by Markakis.

Markakis wears jersey number 22 at the Atlanta Braves. His Jerseys are available on mlbshop.com with originals and other customized versions of the jersey. Prices vary according to the color, size, custom among other factors.

Nick Markakis Injury

On July 26, 2019, Markakis fractured his left wrist when he was hit by a pitch in Philadelphia but elected not to undergo surgery, which would have necessitated a longer recovery timetable. Subsequently, he needed around 6-to-8 weeks to heal.

His recovery was timely and he was reinstated from the injured list on September 13, 2019. Since his return, Markakis has been fired up. The 35-year-old immediately reclaimed an everyday role in left field in his return from the fractured left wrist, starting all three games versus Washington and going 7-for-13 with a double, three RBI and two runs.

Nick Markakis Age

Markakis was born on November 17, 1983, in Glen Cove, New York, USA. He is a left-handed right fielder who plays for the Atlanta Braves of the MLB. Markakis is 36 years old in 2019.

Nick Markakis Family

Markakis is of Greek and German descent. He was born in Glen Cove, New York, but moved to Woodstock, Georgia, when his family relocated, which includes his parents, Dennis and Mary Lou and his brothers Dennis, Greg, and Michael.

Nick Markakis Wife

In 2008, Nick Markakis married Christina Dutko. He became the brother-in-law of Ryan Flaherty when the latter married Christina’s sister Ashley in 2016. Markakis and his wife Dukto have three sons.

The couple, together with their children, live year-round in Monkton, Maryland, where Markakis purchased a home during the 2008 season. He also owns a house in Waynesville, North Carolina.

Nick Markakis Height

Markakis is a relatively tall guy in stature. He stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in.

Nick Markakis House

The home of Atlanta Braves’ right fielder Nick Markakis was broken into on March 29, 2019, according to a police report. An AR-15 rifle, three 9mm handguns, a Breitling watch and $20,000 in cash were among the items stolen from the Buckhead home during the burglary.

Nick Markakis Hall Of fame

Markakis has always been a prolific hitter and is set on a path that’s headed straight for Cooperstown (Baseball Hall of Fame). In 13 years, excluding 2019, he has 2,237 hits and a .288 batting average. This means that Nick is well on course to Hall of Fame Candidature when he reaches 3,000 hits as that is an automatic qualification.

Frequently Asked Question about Nick Markakis.

What is Nick Markakis worth?

Nick has an estimated net worth of $40 million.

How old is Markakis?

36 years old as of 2019.

How many hits does Nick Markakis have in his career? | Can Nick Markakis get 3000 hits?

Currently, Nick has 2,347 hits. He is, therefore, 653 hits shy of the 3000 hits mark.

Is Nick Markakis hurt?

Nick fractured his left wrist when he was hit by a pitch in July but has since recovered. prior to that injury, he had not missed a game since Sept. 27, 2017.

What team is Nick Markakis on? | Is Nick Markakis still with the Atlanta Braves?

The Atlanta Braves.