Gary Gaetti was a professional baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was born on August 19, 1958, in Centralia, Illinois, and attended Northwest Missouri State University. Gaetti was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 1979 and made his major league debut in 1981.
Gaetti played primarily as a third baseman and was known for his strong arm and defensive skills. He won four Gold Glove Awards during his career and was also a two-time All-Star. Gaetti was a key player on the Twins' 1987 World Series championship team, hitting .267 with two home runs and five RBIs in the series.
In addition to the Twins, Gaetti played for several other teams during his career, including the California Angels, Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and Houston Astros. He was known for his power hitting, hitting over 20 home runs in a season nine times during his career. Gaetti finished his career with 360 home runs and 1,341 RBIs.
Off the field, Gaetti was known for his strong Christian faith and was involved in several charitable organizations. He also had a reputation as a hard worker and a team player.
After retiring from baseball, Gaetti became a coach and manager in the minor leagues. He was the manager of the independent league Sugar Land Skeeters from 2014 to 2016 and was named the Atlantic League Manager of the Year in 2016. Gaetti also served as a hitting coach for the Houston Astros in 2019.
Overall, Gary Gaetti had a successful career as a professional baseball player, known for his defensive skills and power hitting. He was a key player on a World Series championship team and went on to have a successful career as a coach and manager in the minor leagues.
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