Who Is Ian Kinsler? Age, Biography and Wiki
Ian Kinsler, born on June 22, 1982, is an American-Israeli former professional baseball player renowned for his remarkable contributions to Major League Baseball (MLB). Throughout his career, Kinsler showcased incredible talent as a second baseman, earning multiple All-Star accolades and a Gold Glove award. As of 2025, Ian Kinsler is 42 years old, and he continues to be recognized not only for his baseball prowess but also for his philanthropic efforts and engagement in various health and sports-related initiatives.
| Occupation | Baseball Players |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | June 22, 1982 |
| Age | 43 Years |
| Birth Place | Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | U.S |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
Standing at an impressive height of 6 feet (1.83 m) and weighing around 200 lbs (91 kg), Ian Kinsler has always maintained an athletic physique. His fitness regimen and dedication to training played a significant role in his longevity in a demanding sport like baseball.
Kinsler signed quickly, and broke in as a shortstop in 2003. He batted .277 in 188 at-bats in his pro debut for the Spokane Indians in the Short-season Northwest League, while leading the team in steals (11) and triples (6). He then spent the 2003–04 winter in Arizona, working out with the Rangers' strength and conditioning coaches.
He said: "I was probably 170 pounds, and I decided I needed to lift, put on some weight, and eat as much as I could. And I learned how to hit."
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
While Ian Kinsler has predominantly kept his personal life private, he was previously married to his college sweetheart, Tessie Kinsler, with whom he shares two children. As of 2025, Ian's relationship status remains a topic of curiosity among fans, with speculation about his dating life circulating in media outlets. However, Kinsler prefers to focus on his career and family, steering clear of the spotlight concerning his personal relationships.
Kinsler’s paternal great-grandparents, Benjamin and Rose Künstlich, were born in Germany and immigrated to the United States in the 1930s to escape the rising antisemitism in Europe prior to World War II.
Ian Kinsler's father, Howard, had grown up in the Bronx and played basketball during his freshman season at the University of Arizona, and was a warden at a state prison on Tucson's southeast side. He has been a major influence on Kinsler.
When Kinsler was four his father would toss him fly balls, and his dad says Kinsler would "get under them like he'd been doing it his whole life."
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Ian Kinsler's estimated net worth is around $60 million. His income significantly stemmed from his successful MLB career, where he earned substantial salaries throughout his 14-year tenure, coupled with lucrative endorsements and investments. Although he's retired from professional play, Kinsler's financial portfolio continues to grow through various ventures.
In April 2012, the Rangers gave Kinsler a five-year, $75 million contract extension, with a $10 million option for a sixth year and a $5 million buyout if the team were to not pick up the option.
The extension replaced the team's $10 million option for 2013 with a $13 million salary, and paid him $16 million in both 2014 and 2015, $14 million in 2016, and $11 million in 2017. A team option in 2018 could become guaranteed at $12 million, and included a $5 million buyout. The contract made Kinsler the highest-paid second baseman in baseball.
Career, Business and Investments
Ian Kinsler's career took flight when he debuted with the San Diego Padres in 2006 before making a significant impact with the Texas Rangers. He was a pivotal player for multiple teams, including the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox, before concluding his illustrious career with the San Diego Padres in 2019. Beyond baseball, Kinsler has ventured into business, investing in health and wellness startups, which align with his passion for fitness and sports. He remains active in the baseball community through mentorship programs and youth clinics.
Through 2013, Kinsler led the Texas Rangers in career stolen bases and power-speed number. In November 2013, he was traded to the Detroit Tigers for Prince Fielder. He has been awarded both a Fielding Bible Award (2015) and two Gold Glove Awards (2016 and 2018).
Through 2019, on defense Kinsler had the best career range factor of any active second baseman in MLB, while on offense among all active players he was 3rd in power–speed number and in career runs scored, and 5th in career doubles. He retired following the end of the 2019 season with 1,999 career hits.
Social Network
Ian Kinsler is active on several social media platforms, where he shares insights into his life post-retirement, promotes healthy living, and engages with fans. Follow him on:
Kinsler was then drafted a third time by the Texas Rangers in the 17th round (496th overall) in 2003 as a shortstop at the urging of area scout Mike Grouse. Grouse liked Kinsler's tools, makeup, desire, and gritty approach.
In Grouse's scouting report, he wrote that Kinsler had a great feel for the game, athleticism, solid defensive skills, intensity, and leadership qualities.
Grouse knew that Kinsler was probably being underrated by rival scouts who did not know that Kinsler had played with a foot stress fracture while at Missouri, "so [Kinsler] really couldn't run like I knew he could. I'd seen him in Wichita the year before, so I knew he was a plus runner. Most people ...
didn't know that, so they probably downgraded him. But I knew it, and I wasn't telling anybody." Kinsler, for his part, says: "I thought I was a lot better than a 17th round pick. I thought I belonged in the top 10 rounds." Kinsler nonetheless agreed to sign with the Rangers on his 21st birthday, for $30,000.
Education
Kinsler attended the University of Arizona, where he played college baseball for the Arizona Wildcats. His performance in college earned him numerous accolades, ultimately laying the foundation for his professional career. His educational background provided him with not just sports training but also life lessons that he carries into his various post-baseball pursuits.
Despite having been drafted in the 17th round of the 2000 MLB draft out of college, Kinsler rose to become a four-time All-Star and a member of the Sporting News' 2009 list of the 50 greatest current players in baseball. He was known as a five-tool player.
