American professional baseball pitcher Joe Musgrove was born on December 4, 1992, and currently plays for the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Musgrove was signed straight out of high school, when the Toronto Blue Jays selected him as their 46th overall pick in the first round of the 2011 MLB draft. Musgrove then spent the next few years on the hinges of the minor leagues where he kept shifting between various teams and leagues. He finally made his debut with the Houston Astros in August 2016 against his former team.
Musgrove's 2021 season turned out to be a breakout year, as he set career highs in several stats, including innings pitched, strikeouts, batting average against, WHIP, and win/loss record. The Padres had not had a no-hitter in 52 years until Musgrove's April 9, 2021, no-hitter against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. He became an All-Star the following season. Additionally, he was also a World Series Champion during his stint with the Houston Astros (in 2017).
Joe Musgrove’s Age
Mark and Diane Musgrove welcomed Musgrove into the world on December 4, 1992, in El Cajon, California. He has two sisters and one brother, named Terra, Marisa, and Aaron. When Musgrove was younger he and his mother, Diane used to play catch in their front yard, which showed an early interest for baseball. It was actually Mark, Musgrove’s father, who instilled the love of baseball inside him. He also coached his son till the age of 12 after which he became a fan of Joe Musgrove. Musgrove began attending tournaments at the tender age of 7, highlighting his love and dedication for the sport. He began taking pitching lessons with a distant relative Dominick Johnson, the son of former Major League Baseball player Deron Johnson. Johnson taught Musgrove a series of intense workouts designed by former Phillips trainer Gus Hoefling.
He used to attend the Grassroot High School in El Cajon, where he emerged as a strong two-way player during his junior season. He posted impressive stats as a pitcher and this was noticed by many MLB teams.
Musgrove was chosen straight out of high school by the Toronto Blue Jays as the 46th overall pick in the first round of the 2011 MLB Draft,. He had committed at the time to play baseball for San Diego State in college, but he decided to sign with the Blue Jays instead of honoring that agreement. He made his Major League debut in August 2016, he was only 23 years old at the time.
Joe Musgrove’s Other Physical Attributes
Joe Musgrove's other physical attributes are shown below in a table.
| Name | Joe Musgrove |
| Date of Birth | December 4, 1992 |
| Birthplace | El Cajon, California |
| Age | 30 years old (as of December 2023) |
| Nationality | American |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Height | 6’5” (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 230 lbs (104 kg) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Position | Pitcher |
FAQs
A. Joe Musgrove stands at 1.96m.
A. Joe Musgrove weighs around 104 kg.
A. Joe Musgrove’s current annual salary is $20,000,000 (as of 2023).
A. Joe Musgrove signed a contract with the San Diego Padres in 2023, which is valid till the 2027 season. He will be an unrestricted free agent in 2028.
A. Joe Musgrove is 30 years old ( As of December 2023).
A. Joe Musgrove currently plays for the San Diego Padres in Major Lеaguе Baseball.
