Luis Tiant amassed a hefty net worth as a right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB).
According to the Boston Red Sox, Tiant, 83, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his home in Maine.
Highlights
- Baseball pitcher passed away on October 8, 2024 following an undisclosed reason.
- He had an estimated net worth of $2 million, earned from his baseball career.
- Tiante made his MLB debut in July 1964 with Cleveland Indians.
However, the reason behind his passing has not been disclosed yet by his family.
Tiant’s former teammate and nine-time All-star Fred Lynn poured a tribute through his Twitter handle. He wrote,
Today is a very sad day. My friend and teammate , Luis Tiant, passed away. A Big game pitcher, a funny genuine guy who loved his family and baseball. I miss him already….RIP my friend.
Fred Lynn
Nicknamed “El Tiante” and known for his unmistakable handlebar mustache, the right-hander pitched for six teams during his 19-season MLB career.
He played for Cleveland, Minnesota, Boston, the New York Yankees, and Pittsburgh before finishing his career with the California Angels.
As per MLB, the Mariano-born hurler twice led the American League in ERA and won 229 games.
Luis was inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 1997 as a three-time MLB All-Star.
Former MLB Pitcher Luis Tiant Had A Net Worth Of Millions
Luis Tiant enjoyed a successful baseball career spanning nearly two decades and built his wealth primarily through his MLB contracts, post-retirement endeavors, and involvement in charitable activities.
MLB star Luis Tiant’s estimated net worth was around $2 million at his passing, primarily earned from his career in MLB.
Tough day to hear of Luis Tiant passing away. A former player we loved coming into the clubhouse. Always joking around with that infectious laugh and saying "Man you a sick puppy!" Forever grateful for the time shared with a legend. May his memory be a blessing!
— Kevin Youkilis (@GreekGodOfHops) October 8, 2024
RIP El Tiante🙏 pic.twitter.com/WFCjqSU3u6
While playing for the Boston Red Sox in 1975, he earned around $185,000. When the Mexico City Tigers signed him in 1959, he was paid around $150 per month.
At the end of the summer of 1961, Cleveland purchased Luis’ contract for $35,000 on Avila’s recommendation.
The Red Sox once offered him a one-year contract for $250,000, but he wanted a longer-term deal for security, so he opted for free agency.
Luis Tiant’s Journey From Cleveland Indians To Pittsburgh Pirates And California Angels
Luis Tiant debuted in MLB for the Cleveland Indians with a four-single, 11-strikeout, 3-0 shutout victory against the New York Yankees on July 19, 1964.
After an injury-plagued season with the Indians in 1969, he was traded to the Minnesota Twins in a multi-player deal that brought Dean Chance and 3rd baseman Graig Nettles to Cleveland.
Luis Tiant, Red Sox All-Star known as ‘El Tiante,’ dead at 83 https://t.co/Sf37FtTQbn pic.twitter.com/x3856LsHhV
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) October 8, 2024
He played his first match in 1970 and won six matches, but then he fractured his right scapula, ending his season.
After being dropped by the Twins in spring training of 1971, the Atlanta Braves signed him to a minor league contract to play with their Triple-A minor league Richmond team.
At the end of the 1978 season, Luis signed as a free agent with the New York Yankees.
He signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a free agent in 1981. He pitched in just nine games and went 2-5 with a 3.92 ERA.
Luis ended his career with a bride stint with the California Angels in 1982, pitching in 6 games and going 2-2 with a 5.76 ERA.
Additional Information
- Luis Tiant was married to his wife Maria Tiant with who he shared four children: Luis Jr., Isabel, Daniel, and John Papile.
- He was born to his father Luis Tiant Sr., and his mother Isabel Vega.
- He launched a line of cigars that he formulated and designed, branding them with his nickname, El Tiante.
