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Casey Close is an American sports agent and former college and professional baseball player born in Columbus, Ohio. He is also a Presbyterian and teaches Sunday school with his wife.

Casey Close Age

Casey is 58 years old as of 2021, he was born Casey Richard Close on October 21, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio, USA. He celebrates his birthday on October 21 every year and his birth sign is Libra.

Casey Close Height

Casey stands at an average height of 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) and weighs 84 kg (187 lbs).

Casey Close Education

Casey went to Worthington High School. He later went to the University of Michigan on a baseball scholarship. From 1983 to 1986, Casey played for the Michigan Wolverines baseball team. As a freshman, Casey hit a grand slam to help Michigan defeat Stanford and advance to the final four in the College World Series.

Casey also played collegiate summer baseball for the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) from 1984 to 1985. In 1984, Casey hit .329 with six home runs while posting a 2-0 record and a 3.19 ERA on the mound. Casey was inducted into the CCBL Hall of Fame in 2010. In 1986, he won the batting triple crown in the Big Ten Conference with a 469 batting average, seven home runs, and 19 RBIs.

Casey was also selected as Michigan’s team captain, the Big Ten Conference Player of the Year, the Baseball America National Player of the Year, a first-team All-American, and he was awarded a Big Ten Medal of Honor for demonstrating joint athletic and academic excellence throughout his college career.

He also holds the University of Michigan career records for home runs (46) and runs scored (190), and his .869 slugging percentage in 1986 is a single-season record among Michigan baseball players. Casey was named as one of the 2011 inductees into the University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in January 2011.

Casey Close Family

Casey was born and raised by his parents in Columbus, Ohio. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Casey’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Casey Close Wife

Casey is married to Gretchen Carlson, an American broadcast journalist, author, television personality, violinist, Miss America winner, and female empowerment advocate.  The couple tied the knot in 1997. Together, the couple has been blessed with two kids: Christian and Kaia. Casey resides in Greenwich, Connecticut with his family.

Casey Close Net Worth

Casey has an estimated net worth of $60 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a sports agent and former college and professional baseball player. Through his various sources of income, Casey has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Casey.

Casey Close Wiki

• Full Names: Casey Richard Close
• Popular As: Casey
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Sports agent and former college and professional baseball player
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Casey Close Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 58 years old as of 2021.
• Zodiac Sign: Libra.
• Date of Birth: October 21, 1963
• Place of Birth: Columbus, Ohio, USA.
• Birthday: October 21

Casey Close Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
• Weight:  84 kg (187 lbs).
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Grey
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Casey Close Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known
• Mother: Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Gretchen Carlson
• Children: Christian and Kaia

Casey Close Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $60 million dollars as of 2021.
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Sports agent and former college and professional baseball player

Casey Close House and Cars

• Place of living: Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Casey is currently a leading sports agent representing Major League Baseball players. He became associated with IMG as part of its baseball division in 1992. Casey began representing Derek Jeter in1993. He has also been Jeter’s agent throughout his Major League career.

In 2006, he left IMG and joined Creative Artists Agency. After winning the 2006 National League MVP award, he was hired by Ryan Howard as his agent in January 2007. In February 2011, Casey announced he was leaving CAA.

In April 2011, it was announced he would be starting and heading the baseball division of Excel Sports Management. Casey negotiated the largest contract for a pitcher at the time for Zack Greinke in 2012 worth $147 million over six years for the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was later announced in December 2013, that Casey would represent Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka.

Casey Close Clients

Close is currently a leading sports agent representing Major League Baseball players. He has represented other basketball players like  Clayton Kershaw, Zack Greinke, Derrek Lee, Ben Sheets, Michael Cuddyer, Josh Hamilton, Eric Milton, Kenny Lofton, and Richie Sexson.

Some of the larger deals he has negotiated for his clients include a five-year, $125 million contract extension for Ryan Howard in 2010; a 10-year, $189 million deal for Jeter in 2000 (at the time the second richest contract in baseball history); a three-year $51 million deal for Jeter in December 2010; a five-year $65 million deal for Derrek Lee in 2006; a one-year $10 million contract (with $2 million in performance bonuses) for Ben Sheets in 2010; and a six-year $17 million deal for Drew Henson in 2000.

Who is Casey Close?

Casey is an American sports agent and former college and professional baseball player born in Columbus, Ohio. He is also a Presbyterian and teaches Sunday school with his wife.

How old is Casey Close?

Casey is 58 years old as of 2021, he was born Casey Richard Close on October 21, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio, USA. He celebrates his birthday on October 21 every year and his birth sign is Libra.

How tall is Casey Close?

Casey stands at an average height of 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) and weighs 84 kg (187 lbs).

Is Casey Close married?

Casey is married to Gretchen Carlson, an American broadcast journalist, author, television personality, violinist, Miss America winner, and female empowerment advocate.  The couple tied the knot in 1997. Together, the couple has been blessed with two kids: Christian and Kaia. Casey resides in Greenwich, Connecticut with his family.

How much is Casey Close worth?

Casey has an estimated net worth of $60 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a sports agent and former college and professional baseball player.

How much does Casey Close make?

Casey has not shared any information concerning his annual income with the public. We will keep you updated soon.

Where does Casey live?

Casey is a resident of Greenwich, Connecticut, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Casey dead or alive?

Casey is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Casey now?

Casey is an American sports agent and former college and professional baseball player born in Columbus, Ohio. He is also a Presbyterian and teaches Sunday school with his wife.

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