Jason Varitek is one of the famous Baseball Player, who was born on the memorable day of April 11 in the year 1972. Hailing from the vibrant city of Michigan, Jason Varitek is a proud citizen of United States.
15-year Boston Red Sox catcher who was a three-time All-Star and two-time World Series Champion.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Jason Varitek continues to be an inspiration for many.
Personal Information
Details about Jason Varitek
Popular As:
Jason Varitek
First Name:
Jason
Last Name:
Varitek
Gender:
Male
Birthday:
April 11
Birth Year:
1972
Age:
51-years
Siblings:
Justin Varitek, Jared Varitek, Joe Varitek
Education:
Lake Brantley High School
Career
He was acquired by the Red Sox in a 1997 trade that is widely considered one of the most lopsided trades in MLB history; Boston received star pitcher Derek Lowe and Varitek from Seattle in exchange for reliever Heathcliff Slocumb, who was out of the MLB by 2001.
He was behind the plate for a record-setting four no-hitters throughout his career.
Family
He had three daughters with his wife Karen. He broke Carlton Fisk‘s record of games played as a catcher for the Red Sox.
Jason Varitek Timeline
1923
After Varitek's re-signing the Red Sox appointed him team captain, only the fourth Red Sox player so honored since 1923, following Hall of Famers Jimmie Foxx (1940–1942), Carl Yastrzemski (1966 and 1969–1983) and Jim Rice (1986–1989).
1984
Varitek played in the 1984 Little League World Series, leading his Altamonte Springs, Florida, team to victory in the United States Championship bracket in a 4–2 victory over Southport, Indiana.
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1990
His Lake Brantley High School baseball team won the Florida State Championship his senior year in 1990 and was named the number one high school baseball team in the nation by a USA Today poll.
1991
In 1991 and 1993, Varitek played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) for the Hyannis Mets.
1992
S. national baseball team at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
1993
In 1993, he hit .371 for Hyannis, won the league batting title, and was named the league's MVP.
1994
Varitek attended Georgia Tech, where he helped lead the Yellow Jackets baseball team to the 1994 College World Series title game, along with future Red Sox teammates Nomar Garciaparra and Jay Payton (they lost to the University of Oklahoma).
1995
Paul Saints in the independent Northern League before agreeing to terms with the Mariners, and consequently did not enter the Mariners' minor league system until 1995.
1997
He was traded with Lowe to the Red Sox during the 1997 season in return for reliever Heathcliff Slocumb, often cited as one of the best trades in the Red Sox's favor in recent history.
1998
During the 1998 season, Varitek split time with incumbent catcher Scott Hatteberg, playing in 86 games.
1999
The year 1999 was a breakout season for the catcher.
2000
Looking forward to building more success from the year before, the 2000 season was a disappointment offensively, producing a .248 average with only 10 home runs and 65 RBI, as the Red Sox failed to qualify for post-season play.
2001
Prior to the 2001 season, Varitek signed a three-year, $14.9 million contract with Boston.
2002
In 2002, he was inducted into the CCBL Hall of Fame.
2003
Varitek and the Red Sox entered the 2003 season with a renewed fire to reach the playoffs after missing in the previous three years.
2004
A three-time All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner at catcher, as well as a Silver Slugger Award winner, Varitek was part of both the 2004 World Series and 2007 World Series Championship teams, and was viewed widely as one of the team's leaders.
2005
In 2005, Varitek won his first Gold Glove Award, his first Silver Slugger, and his second All-Star selection.
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2006
In 2006, Varitek represented the United States in the World Baseball Classic, playing in three games.
2007
In 2007, Varitek and the Red Sox returned to the World Series, winning for the second time in four years.
2008
On May 19, 2008, he caught Jon Lester's no-hitter, giving him a Major League record of having caught four separate no-hitters in his career.
2009
On February 6, 2009, Varitek signed a new one-year deal with the Red Sox worth $5 million with a $5 million club option, or a $3 million player option, for 2010.
2010
On December 2, 2010, Sports Illustrated reported that Varitek signed a one-year, $2 million deal to stay with the Red Sox for the 2011 season. The deal was finalized on December 10.
2011
With the addition of Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Varitek usually came off the bench during the 2011 season, playing in 68 games, hitting .221 with 11 home runs, 36 RBI, with a .300 on-base percentage.
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2012
Varitek remained captain until his retirement before the 2012 season.
2019
After not appearing in the team's front-office directory during the 2019 season, in 2020 he was listed as "Special Assistant / Catching Coach".
2020
On November 20, 2020, Varitek was named to a uniformed coaching role, that of game planning coordinator, on the coaching staff of manager Alex Cora.
2021
His title was changed to Player Information Coach prior to the start of the 2021 season.
2022
On November 2, 2022, Varitek signed a three–year contract extension to remain on Boston's coaching staff.
