Who Is Freddy Galvis? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Freddy Galvis was born on November 14, 1989, making him 35 years old in 2025. He was born in La Puerta, Venezuela, and began his professional baseball career when he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2006. Over the years, Galvis has proven himself to be a valuable utility player, known for his defensive skills and versatility on the field.
| Occupation | Baseball Players |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | November 14, 1989 |
| Age | 35 Years |
| Birth Place | Punto Fijo, Falcón, Venezuela |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | Venezuela |
Popularity
Freddy Galvis's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Freddy Galvis stands at an impressive height of 6 feet (183 cm) and weighs around 210 pounds (95 kg). His athletic build has contributed to his success as an infielder. In 2025, he continues to maintain a rigorous training regimen, ensuring he remains at the top of his game.
Galvis returned to Reading for his 2010 season after earning an invitation to the Phillies' major league spring training. He led all shortstops in the Eastern League in fielding percentage, assists, putouts, and total chances. Galvis was named an Eastern League All-Star.
After the season, he played for Navegantes del Magallanes in the Venezuelan Winter League. Entering 2011, Galvis was "considered major-league-ready defensively but a major liability offensively." But in 2011, at age 21, Galvis had the best season of his career to date.
Always known as an excellent defender, but mediocre hitter, he was finally able to improve at the plate, thanks in part to a much more rigorous off-season conditioning regimen, and also due to hitting higher in the batting order, where he was thus challenged to make greater offensive contributions by utilizing a more aggressive approach.
He also improved his arm strength to the point that at least defensively, coaches and front office personnel felt he was ready to be a major league shortstop. Starting the year in Double-A with the Reading Phillies, Galvis hit .273, with 35 RBIs, in 464 plate appearances across 104 games.
In August, Galvis was promoted to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, with whom he hit .321 with nine multi-hit games and 13 runs scored in his first 23 games. He hit in the leadoff spot with Lehigh Valley as well. Overall with Lehigh Valley, Galvis hit .298, with eight RBI in 126 plate appearances during 33 games.
Between Double-A and Triple-A, he combined to hit .278 with eight home runs, 43 RBI, 78 runs, and 23 stolen bases in 137 games. His excellent numbers were enough to earn the 2011 Paul Owens Award, which is given to the best position player and pitcher, respectively, in the Philadelphia Phillies minor league system.
At the end of the 2011 season, Galvis was sent to the Venezuelan Winter League, and despite a brief ganglion cyst injury, played there until December 1.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Regarding his personal life, Freddy Galvis has kept much of his dating life private. As of 2025, he is reportedly in a relationship, although he has not publicly disclosed the identity of his girlfriend. There have been speculations about his past relationships, but he prefers to focus on his career and family. Galvis often shares posts about his family on social media, reflecting his close ties to them.
Galvis struggled off the field after his injury in 2012, noting that he only emerged from the covers of his bed to answer the door for takeout food, mainly Chinese food, pizza, and cheesesteaks.
Since then, he has started a daily therapeutic routine aimed at preventing future injuries, to which he is apparently susceptible after his first back injury. His hobbies include relaxing at the beach and playing basketball. Galvis married his wife, Anna, in 2013, and is the father of two girls named Anastasia and Nicole.
Net Worth and Salary
Freddy Galvis' impressive career has led to a substantial net worth, estimated to be around $10 million in 2025. This figure is attributed to his contracts with various Major League Baseball teams and endorsements throughout his career. His annual salary fluctuates based on contract negotiations, but it is generally believed to be in the range of $1 million to $4 million per year, depending on the team and his performance.
Career, Business, and Investments
Galvis's career in MLB has spanned over a decade, having played for teams like the Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, and Toronto Blue Jays, among others. His primary position has been that of a shortstop, but his adaptability allows him to play various roles on the field.
In addition to baseball, Freddy Galvis has invested in various business ventures, particularly within the sports and entertainment industries. His successful collaborations and strategic investments have contributed to his growing wealth.
Galvis participated in the Florida Instructional League in 2006. The next season, he officially began affiliated baseball in 2007 with the Low-A Williamsport Crosscutters at age 17, as one of just five players not born in the United States.
He made an impression with Phillies' personnel due to outstanding defensive skills that drew comparisons to those of Baseball Hall of Famer Omar Vizquel, and also demonstrated solid instincts while baserunning, despite struggling to get on base. Concurrently, he hit .203 with nine stolen bases in 38 games.
In 2008, with the Single-A Lakewood BlueClaws in the South Atlantic League, Galvis hit .238 with 14 stolen bases in 127 games. He had a particularly strong May, during which he hit .313 with 14 RBI. Galvis also earned placement on the league's postseason all-star team.
He began 2009 with the Clearwater Threshers in High-A, and was the Phillies minor league player of the week after he hit .417 from April 20 to 26. The following May, Galvis fractured his right ring finger, and spent more than two months on the disabled list.
Thereafter, he spent seven games with the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Phillies before finishing the season at Double-A, where he hit just .197.
Social Network
Freddy Galvis is quite active on social media, which he utilizes to connect with fans and promote his personal brand. On platforms like Instagram and Twitter, he shares glimpses of his life both on and off the field, including training sessions, family moments, and professional milestones. His online presence allows him to engage with a larger audience and maintain his popularity among baseball enthusiasts.
Galvis was disappointed to learn that Phillies' shortstop Jimmy Rollins had re-signed with the Phillies during offseason preceding 2012, as Galvis had hoped to replace him. He said that he allowed himself to pout for two hours, and then moved on. With Rollins re-signing with the Phillies, Galvis thought he was headed back to the minor leagues.
He entered spring training as "one of the most intriguing story lines" for the Phillies, and led the team in several statistical categories, but still presumed to open the season in Triple-A. However, on March 19, 2012, Phillies general manager Rubén Amaro, Jr.
announced that Chase Utley would miss the beginning of the season due to a knee injury, and Galvis would be the opening day starter there.
Education
While Freddy Galvis is primarily known for his baseball skills, his educational background is often overlooked. He attended local schools in Venezuela before committing to a professional sports career. His focus on baseball at an early age meant he did not pursue higher education, opting instead to develop his athletic abilities.
At age 16, he signed a contract with the Phillies despite not receiving much attention from scouts. He spent the next several years in their minor league system, including a particularly lengthy stint with the Phillies' Double-A (AA) affiliate the Reading Phillies.
He made his major league debut on Opening Day of 2012 at second base, substituting for the injured Chase Utley. He became a fan favorite for his performance early in the season, especially defensively, until he sustained an injury and subsequently was suspended for 50 games after a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs.
He missed the remainder of the season. Over the course of the next two seasons, he split time between the Lehigh Valley IronPigs – the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate – and the major league ball club, but struggled to establish himself offensively.
