Joseph Nicholas Gallo was born in Henderson, Nevada, on November 19, 1993. He is a Major League Baseball outfielder with the New York Yankees in the United States (MLB). He formerly played for the Texas Rangers in Major League Baseball.

Gallo was drafted in the first round of the 2012 MLB draft by the Rangers, and he made his MLB debut in 2015. He was named to the MLB All-Star Games in 2019 and 2021, and he won the Gold Glove Award in 2020.

Gallo was dealt with by the Yankees by the Rangers in 2021. Gallo went to Bishop Gorman High School, which is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. As a senior, he was named Nevada Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year and a MaxPreps, ESPNHS, and USA Today High School All-American. He targeted a high school in Nevada.

Gallo was taken 39th overall in the first round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft by the Texas Rangers. [ Gallo signed with the Rangers for a $2.25 million signing bonus rather than enrolling at LSU. Gallo was the Rangers’ 10th-best prospect prior to the 2013 season, according to Baseball America.

Gallo was promoted to the major leagues by the Rangers on June 1. [23] Gallo hit his first major league home run and drove in four runs in his first major league game on June 2. (becoming the first Ranger to achieve four RBIs in an MLB debut game).

Gallo and Joely Rodrguez were traded to the New York Yankees on July 29, 2021, in exchange for Josh Smith, Glenn Otto, Trevor Hauver, and Ezequiel Durán. [47] Gallo hit his first Yankee home run on August 5, 2021, a three-run homer off Seattle Mariners pitcher Paul Sewald.

How Much Does Joey Gallo Make?

Joey Gallo’s annual salary is $6,200,000, with a $0 signing bonus. Joey Gallo has an estimated net worth of $18,262,765.

Career Earnings:

Year Basic Salary Sign Bonus Year Total
2021 $6,200,000 – $6,200,000
2021 $6,200,000 – $6,200,000
2020 $1,629,630 – $1,629,630
2019 $605,500 – $605,500
2018 $560,000 – $560,000
2017 $537,120 – $537,120
2016 $108,576 – $108,576
2015 $171,939 – $171,939
2012 – $2,250,000 $2,250,000