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Richard Giannotti is a former baseball player whose fame increased after his relationship with television and radio personality Joy Taylor.
However, as well as his athletic side and relationships, he is also known for being an American executive and financial advisor to athletes. He has an asset management company that covers athlete asset management and global asset management. He also co-owns a clothing line named Bubucheek Clothing.
Richard has been involved in two marriages, but his first one gained media coverage because it involved another celebrity.
Richard Giannotti’s profile summary
Full name: Richard Giannotti
Date of birth: August 9, 1983
Place of birth: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Age: 39 years (as of July 2023)
Zodiac sign: Leo
Nationality: American
Gender: Male
Occupation: Former baseball player and current executive and business owner
Height: 6 feet, 3 inches
Weight: 210 lbs (95kg)
Marital Status: Married
Wife: Kristen Simigran (married in 2020)
Ex-wife: Joy Taylor (divorced in 2017)
Children: 2 (Beau and Banks)
Parents: Richard Giannotti Sr. and Susan Giannotti
Siblings: Leslie Rennie (step-sister)
Social media: Twitter, Instagram
Twitter: @_giannotti
Instagram: @_giannotti
Net worth: around $20 million
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Who is Richard Giannotti?
Richard Brandon Giannotti was born on August 9, 1983 (39 years old as of July 2023) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His parents are Richard J. Giannotti Sr. and Susan Giannotti.
Richard’s dad was a Providence College graduate, after which he served in the US Army. He also served as an FBI agent before he passed away. He was a lifelong Yankees fan before he passed away at the age of 71 on October 5, 2016. Richard has a close relationship with his father and was hit hard by his passing.
Richard’s mom, Susan, is still alive, and he has a great relationship with her. According to reports, she never missed any of his games when he actively played baseball. Richard grew up with his stepsister, Leslie Rennie.
Richard Giannotti’s education
Richard attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in his home area, where he started his baseball journey before graduating in 2001. He was great in sports, and this helped him earn an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Miami. He continued playing baseball at the university and was named the best all-state outfielder. He eventually earned a bachelor's degree in business administration at the university in 2004.
Richard Giannotti's baseball career
Richard began his professional baseball career upon graduating from university and was drafted in 2004 by the Anaheim Angels (now known as the Los Angeles Angels), where he played for a year. After playing for the LA Angels for a year, he joined the Cedar Rapids Kernels, where he also played for one year.
Richard moved twice in 2006, first from the Cedar Rapids Kernels to the Reno Silver Sox, where he left in the same year for the Swing of the Quad Cities (rebranded as the Quad Cities River Bandits). He joined Nashua Pride in 2007 before pausing his career in 2008.
Richard resumed his career and joined the Maryland Blue Crabs in 2009, where he stayed the longest, playing with them for four years before retiring in 2012.
Richard Giannotti stats
Ricahrd’s stats, such as his height, weight, and position, are often asked about by baseball lovers. Here are some answers to these questions: position: outfielder; height: 6 feet and 3 inches; weight: 95 kg; bats: both; throws: right.
Richard Giannotti’s career after retirement
Richard retired from baseball when he was 29 years old after spending eight years playing the sport professionally. He decided to venture into business post-retirement while also trying his hands at reality television and writing.
During his playing days, he co-founded Bubucheek Clothing with two of his friends, and it ran for six years from 2008 to 2014.
Richard decided to utilize his business administration degree as he started an athlete asset management department under his global wealth management company. The firm is based in Fort Lauderdale, and he serves as the president and financial advisor.
He utilized his writing skills as well, as he is a contributor on Kiplinger, with his articles focused on issues related to wealth management and athletes finances. He also has two screenplays under his name.
The former baseball star also tried his hands on television and podcasts, featuring in HBO’s TV series, Ballers, and starting a podcast called Dig Your Dream, where he tries to help people get closer to their dreams.
Richard Giannotti and Joy Taylor
Richard met prominent radio and television personality Joy Taylor in 2014, and their relationship brought more media attention to him. Although there are different versions of how they met online, none has been verified to be the real story, but the verified part of the story is that they met in 2014.
They took the relationship one step further by announcing their official engagement in 2015. On February 13, 2016, they got married in a private ceremony at the Biltmore Luxury Hotel in Miami. The couple welcomed their son, Beau, the same year they tied the knot.
Despite the glitz and glamour surrounding their relationship, the couple started having issues shortly after, with their marriage coming to an end in 2017 after they separated and eventually divorced.
There were several rumors as to why they divorced, but neither party addressed the issue in the media, and these rumors ultimately withered away.
Richard Giannotti's wife
Richard moved on quickly from his previous marriage, finding love again in the same year with Kristen Simigran. After dating for nearly three years, they decided to take the relationship to the next level and officially tied the knot in 2020 in a private ceremony. The news of the wedding was made public on Richard’s Instagram account on July 24, 2020. The couple welcomed their son, Banks Domenico Giannotti, over a year later, on August 23, 2021.
Richard Giannotti's net worth
Richard amassed considerable wealth as a baseball player and financial advisor. According to several sources, he is worth $20 million. His role as president and financial advisor at Athlete Asset Management is one that has benefited several athletes, helping them make sound financial decisions that will preserve their wealth.
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