John Rocker

John Rocker, born on October 17, 1974, is a famous name in the world of baseball, for both good and bad reasons. He found great success as a pitcher with the Atlanta Braves team in both the minor and major leagues, as well as playing for some other teams from other states. Despite several controversies surrounding some of his statements, the baseball superstar has risen above it all and continued to find success in other industries. Learn more about him on his birthday, here!

Fast Facts

Full Name:

John Loy Rocker

Nickname:

The Grand Wizard; Captain Redneck

Birth date:

October 17, 1974

Age:

49

Zodiac Sign:

Libra

Height:

6' 4"

Relationship Status:

In a relationship

Net Worth:

$3 million

John's Social Media:

Background

John Rocker is a well-known baseball figure, both for his excellent skills and controversial opinions. Rocker was born on October 17, 1974, in Statesboro, Georgia to parents Jake and Judy. Sadly, his father passed away in a car accident in 2007. He remains close to his mother. Rocker first started playing baseball in high school at the First Presbyterian Day School in Macon, Georgia. Soon, he was drafted for the Atlanta Braves in 1993 as a relief pitcher while in college.

After playing in the minor league for five years, Rocker was promoted to the major league in 1998 and officially became a member of the Major Baseball League (M.B.L.) as part of the Atlanta Braves team. Rocker played for the Atlanta Braves for three years until 2001 when the commissioner emeritus of baseball, Bud Selig, suspended him from playing the first 28 games of the season after Rocker made several rude, derogatory remarks about New Yorkers. In the same year, he was traded to the Cleveland Indians and then to the Texas Rangers the next season.

A year later, in 2002, he made his acting debut when he starred in the horror-comedy, “The Greenskeeper.” In 2004, he took a year-long break from playing professionally to recover from surgery on his left shoulder after he sustained an injury. Rocker played his last professional baseball game as the relief pitcher for the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball team the Long Island Ducks in 2005. In 2007, he released his autobiography titled “Scars and Strikes.” He continued his writing career and has been writing for the conservative political site WorldNetDaily since 2012. In 2014, he starred in the 29th season of the reality T.V. show “Survivor,” with his then-girlfriend Julia Mcgee.

Career timeline

1993
He Begins His Baseball Career

Rocker is drafted for the Atlanta Braves team in the minor league.

1998
His Major League Debut

Rocker is promoted to the M.B.L. playing for the Atlanta Braves.

2001
He Changes Teams

Rocker is traded to the Cleveland Indians.

2002
He Makes His Silver Screen Debut

Rocker stars in the horror-comedy film “The Greenskeeper.”

2004
He Takes a Sabbatical

Rocker temporarily stops playing baseball to recover from surgery on his left shoulder.

2005
He Plays His Last Professional Game

Rocker retires from baseball after playing for the Long Island Ducks in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

2011
He Publishes His Autobiography

He releases a book about his life titled “Scars and Strikes.”

2014
He Moves to Television

He stars in the 29th season of the reality T.V. series “Survivor.”

Why We Love John Rocker

  1. He loves his family

    He puts his family first and takes inspiration and guidance from his father. He says: “My family is my world.”

  2. He values strong bonds

    Rocker chose to go on “Survivor” with his girlfriend to strengthen their relationship. He hoped to improve it by working on it together during the competition.

  3. He’s dedicated to his career

    When playing professionally, he took time off only for reasons beyond his control. He’s said he’d describe himself in three words: “intense, self-motivated, and responsible.”

5 Surprising Facts

  1. He’s something of a playboy

    Rocker has been photographed with Dallas-based entrepreneur Jennifer Kennedy.

  2. He enjoys outdoor activities

    Rocker spends much of his free time fishing and golfing.

  3. He’s a fan of vodka

    Surprisingly for a professional athlete who’s passionate about health and fitness, Rocker said he’d choose a bottle of vodka as one of his three objects on “Survivor.”

  4. The third M.L.B. player on “Survivor”

    The two other baseball players to star in the show were Jeff Kent and David Samson.

  5. He lost weight on “Survivor”

    Rocker says he lost 19 pounds in his 10 days on the T.V. show.

John Rocker FAQs

Why was John Rocker once thrown batteries?

He once mocked baseball fans who were upset by his comments after a game in Atlanta.

What did he say about New York City?

He made several disparaging remarks about the city and its people that were perceived as racist and homophobic.

What’s he busy with?

He continues to write for the website WorldNetDaily.

John Rocker’s birthday dates

YearDateDay
2024October 17Thursday
2025October 17Friday
2026October 17Saturday
2027October 17Sunday
2028October 17Tuesday

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