Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Baseball Player (First Baseman) |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/09/1987 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Wilmington, Delaware, United States |
Latest News about Paul Goldschmidt
06/02/2026
The New York Yankees agreed to a one-year contract with first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to enhance their bench with additional right-handed hitters, as confirmed by a league source. This reunion brings Goldschmidt back to the Yankees for the 2026 season after he spent the 2025 season with the team on a previous one-year deal.
2025
Paul Goldschmidt signed a one-year, $12.5 million deal with the New York Yankees to serve as the Opening Day first baseman for the 2025 season, reuniting with the club after his six-season tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals ended. He began 2025 as the Yankees' everyday first baseman following the team's loss of Juan Soto to the Mets.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Paul Edward Goldschmidt |
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| Nickname | Goldy |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 225 lbs (102 kg) |
| Bats/Throws | Right/Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Texas State University |
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Career
| MLB Debut | 01/08/2011 | ||||||||||||
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| Draft | 2009, Arizona Diamondbacks, Round 8, Pick 246 | ||||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. First MLB player to play regular-season games in five countries: US, Australia, Mexico, Canada, UK | |
| 2. Set Texas State career records with 36 HR and 179 RBI (HR record broken in 2026) |