Gabe Kapler [Baseball Manager] Facts-Wiki, Age, Wife, Gay, Family, Net Worth (2024)

Last Updated : November 28, 2021

Who is Gabe Kapler?

Gabe Kapler is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in the major leagues for theTigers, Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers,andTampa Bayfrom 1998 to 2010. After retiring as a player, Gabe is currently theSan Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB) manager.

As a manager, he led theSan Francisco Giantsto 107 wins and theNL Westtitle in 2021. Gabe has also been awardedSporting News 2021 NL Manager of the Year.

Short Wiki/Bio
Real/Birth Name:	Gabriel Stefan Kapler
Nickname:	Gabe Kapler
Profession:	Baseball Outfielder, MLB Manager
Active From:	1995 – Present
Famous As:	MLB Manager
Family and Siblings
Father/Dad:	Micheal Kapler (Pianist)
Mother/Mom:	Judy Kapler (Teacher)
Siblings:	N/A
Personal Life
Date of Birth:	31 July 1975, Thursday
Age (As in 2021):	46 Years Old
Birth Place:	Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Nationality:	American
Zodiac Sign:	Leo
Home Town:	Reseda, Southern California
School:	William Howard Taft Charter High School
College:	Moorpark College
Religion:	Jewish
Ethnicity:	White
Relationship Status
Marital Status:	Single
Gay/Lesbian:	No
Married/Wedding:	Lisa Jansen
Wife/Spouse:	Lisa Jansen
Marriage/Wedding Date:	1999
Divorce/Split:	Yes (Once)
Divorce/Split Date:	2013
Girlfriend/Dating:	N/A
Children/Kids:	Two
Sons:	1. Chase Ty Kapler 2. Dane Rio Kapler
Daughter/s:	No
Physical Stats
Height:	6 Feet 2 Inches (188 cm)
Weight:	190 lbs (86 KG)
Shoe Size:	N/A
Hair Type:	Short
Hair Color:	Black
Eye Color:	Blue
Awards & Nomination
Awards:	MLB Manager Of The Year (2021)
Nominations:	N/A
Income & Assets
Net Worth (As in 2021):	$30 Million [Approx.]
Annual Salary:	$1 Million
House Worth:	N/A
Car Collection:	N/A
Bike Collection:	N/A

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Short Bio: Birth, Age, Ethnicity

Gabe was born on July 31, 1975, in Hollywood, CA. He grew up in Reseda, the Southern California town popularized by the American singer Tom Petty.

His birth sign is Leo. Kapler holds an American nationality and descent from Jewish heritage. As of 2021, he is 46 years old.

Is Gabe Kapler Jewish?

Gabe has never shied away from his roots and has two tattoos representing his Jewish pride and heritage. He has the Star of David tattoos on his left calf, and on his right calf, he tattooed the date of the Holocaust and the motto, “Never Again.” The baseball player is also nicknamed Hebrew Hammer, which signifies his frequent longball hits and that he is Jewish.

Gabe Kapler’s Family And Education

Gabe’s parents first encountered antiwar activists in Brooklynites in the 1960s. Later, they shifted to California in the 1970s. Gabe’s father, Micheal Kapler, is a classical pianist, whereas his mother, Judy Kapler, is a teacher.

For Gabe, his family is the greatest blessing aside from his baseball career.

Education

Gabe completed his formal education atWilliam Howard Taft Charter High Schoolin California. Some prominent Taft alums are Ice Cube, Robin Yount, Lisa Kudrow, Jeff Fisher, and Maureen McCormick (Marcia Brady). During high school, he showed his excellent agility in baseball, which gave him a scholarship for one semester atCal State-Fullertonin the Fall of 1993, after which he transferred toMoorpark Collegein the Fall of 1994.

Short Career / Early life

Gabe Kapler was the 57th round draft pick of theDetroit Tigersin the 1995Major League Baseballdraft and played with them for two years. Then, he played for the Texas Rangers next two years. The athlete was the first Rangers to homer in his first two bats. Yet, only in 2001, he rise to fame among other notorious sportspeople due to his excellent play result.

The baseball star played for theColorado Rockiesteam for the following two years, after which he was withBoston Red Soxtill 2004. In 2004, Gabe replaced Shwan Green for a $2 million deal and a $700,000 salary to become a member of theYomiuri Giantsteam.

Moreover, Gabe performed for anotherBoston Red Soxteam, but unfortunately, he suffered trauma in 2005 and returned to sports in 2006. However, he decided to retire from professional sports the same year.

After which, Kapler started his career as the manager of theBoston Red Soxin 2007 for a season. So, it came as a surprise to Kapler fans when he announced to play Major League Baseball in 2008 for theMilwaukee Brewers.Finally, Gabe signed the contract with theTampa Bay Raysand ended his baseball career with them in 2010.

Managerial Career

With his experience, Gabe was hired by thePhiladelphia Philliesas their new manager in 2017. As a manager, he guided the team to achieve its best record since 2012. Despite that, he was fired by the team. After which, he became the new manager of theSan Francisco Giantsin November 2019, and as a manager, he has led the team to win theNL Westtitle in 2021.

Whom Is Gabe Kapler Married To?

Gabe is not romantically involved with anyone as of 2021. However, he was once a married man, and he tied the knot with his high school sweetheart, Lisa Jansen, in 1999. The couple has two sons together, Chase Ty and Dane Rio.

But, later, the couple got divorced in 2013 when things did not go accordingly. Presently, Gabe has not revealed anything regarding his relationship status, so there is no information about his dating life right now.

Is Gabe Kapler Gay?

As a former recognized baseball player, it is no coincidence that he has been rumored to be gay. But, Gabe has not revealed anything regarding his gender yet. So, there is no official statement of whether he is gay or not.

Physical Appearance:How Tall Is Gabe Kapler?

Gabe has a height of 6 feet 2 inches and weighs around 86 kgs. He played in the position of an outfielder in his baseball career. Gabe is a fitness freak and loves to keep his body in shape, which one can see from his pictures.

How Much Is Gabe Kapler’s Net Worth?

Looking at his successful baseball career as a player and manager, one can only imagine that he has accumulated a hefty amount throughout his career.

Moreover, he had also appeared on the cover of several fitness magazines and was also part of advertisem*nts. It is estimated that the net worth of a baseball player is approximately $30 million.

Other Interesting Facts and Trivia About Gabe Kapler:

• When Gabe was eight years old, he was hit by a car and required therapy to overcome his fear of crossing roads.

• Gabe and his former wife founded theGabe Kapler Foundation,dedicated to educating people about domestic violence and helping women in abusive relationships.

• Gabe also served as a coach of the Israeli national baseball team in the 2013World Baseball Classicqualifier in September 2012.

• Gabe also worked as an analyst forFox Sports 1cable network and worked closely with technology startup,Egraphs.

• In 2015, Gabe was involved in a controversy where he received two emails from an accuser and her grandmother explaining that Kapler’s player had beaten her.

• Gabe was inducted intoMoorpark College Athletic Hall of Famein 2008.

• He is also nicknamed “Kap” and “The Body” by theBoston Globecolumnist Bob Ryan.

• He has around 65K followers on his official Twitter account.

Major Sources/References
1. Baseball-Reference
2. Jewish Herald-Voice