Stephen Vogt is an American former professional baseball catcher who has a net worth of $2 million. Vogt played collegiate baseball at Azusa Pacific University and was named to the All-American team and broke numerous school records.
Vogt was drafted in the 12th round by Tampa Bay in 2007. He played for the Tampa Bay Rays, Oakland A’s, Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball (MLB).
In his final appearance with the Oakland Athletics, he hit a home run against the Angels, almost exactly in the same spot in the seats of the Oakland Coliseum that he hit his first home run, which was also the first hit of his career, 9 years earlier and announced his retirement in September 2022.
Stephen Vogt’s Net Worth (2024)
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Name | Stephen Vogt |
| Age | 38 Years Old |
| Height | 1.96M |
| Profession | Baseball Player |
| Salary & Income | $850,000 |
| Last Updated | 2024 |
Stephen Vogt‘s Net Worth Growth
| Net Worth in 2024 | $2 Million |
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1.3 Million |
| Net Worth in 2022 | $1.2 Million |
| Net Worth in 2021 | $1 Million |
| Net Worth in 2020 | $900K |
Contract Details
Vogt agreed to terms with Oakland Athletics on a 1 year, $850k contract, with $850k guaranteed and an annual average salary of $850k. As a free agent, he can receive a $100,000 bonus if he remains on the active major league roster for 60 days and a $150k trade assignment bonus.
Early Life
Stephen Guy Vogt was born in Visalia, California on November 1, 1984, to Randy, an accountant, and Toni, the owner, and president of the PRISM Weight Loss Program. Vogt was born into a baseball family and his father was a pitcher at Fresno State.
Two of his uncles played at the University of California, Davis, including Mike Vogt, a member of the UC Davis Aggies’ All-Time Century Team. Randy Vogt coached Vogt and Danny through Little League and the Babe Ruth League when they were four years old.
When Vogt was nine years old, his coach encouraged the kids to go to whichever position they wanted to play; he initially rushed to the middle infield but switched to catcher after noticing that none of his colleagues had selected it.
Vogt’s father made his sons participate in two sports and two non-athletic activities at school. Vogt participated in baseball and basketball, Associated Student Body, choir, trumpet, and baritone horn through his second year of high school, and plays and musicals throughout high school.
His family would drive to San Francisco for Giants games multiple times a year, and they saw the franchise’s final game at Candlestick Park in 2000, its first game at Pacific Bell Park, and every game of the 2002 World Series at Pac Bell Park.
High School Career
Vogt attended Central Valley Christian Schools (CVC), where his father, Randy, had been the coach of the Cavaliers baseball team since 1998. He hoped to play baseball at Fresno State, where his father had previously played, but the school did not pursue him.
He was voted the East Sierra League’s Most Valuable Player in 2003. He set CIF Central Section records for career walks (79) and straight thefts throughout his four years at CVC (65). Vogt took part in Baseball Factory, Inc. showcases.
The recruiting coach sent a tape of Vogt to Azusa Pacific coach Paul Svagdis, and after watching Vogt take just three swings, Svagdis knew he wanted Vogt on the team and contacted to recruit him.
College Career
Vogt played catcher for the Azusa Pacific Cougars baseball team for four years. In 2005, Vogt was selected as the Golden State Athletic Conference Player of the Year. He hit.453 with 67 hits this season and ended in the top five in the conference in RBIs, doubles, triples, and total bases.
Vogt also had an on-base percentage of.582, 46 walks, and 15 strikeouts. Vogt finished third on the team in fielding percentage (.975) and threw out 14 of 39 base stealers. Vogt was a two-time NAIA All-American at Azusa Pacific and set ten school records.
He hit more than.400 in each of his four seasons and had an overall batting average of.448. His senior season effort helped the Cougars to a No. 2 national rating and a No. 1 seed in the World Series.
Stephen Vogt’s Biography
| Real Name | Stephen Guy Vogt |
| Nick Name | Stephen |
| Age | 38 Years Old |
| Height | In Feet – 6 Feet 0 Inches In Meters – 1.83 m In Centimeters – 183 cm |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 98 Kg In Pounds – 216 lbs |
| Family | Father – Randy Vogt Mother – Toni Vogt Sisters – N/A Brothers – Danny |
| Girlfriend | N/A |
| Wife | Alyssa Vogt |
| Children’s | Payton, Clark, and Bennett |
Everybody’s goal is to love what they do. If they don’t love it, we’re going to be miserable and not want to come to work
– Stephen Vogt
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Professional Career
Vogt was chosen 365th overall by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 12th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft. Vogt spent six years in the minor leagues with Tampa Bay, where he was named Minor League Player of the Year in 2011. Vogt had shoulder surgery in 2018.
In San Francisco, he concluded the year with some of the finest offensive figures of his career. He had his highest batting average since 2014. In November 2019, Vogt agreed to terms with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a one-year contract.
Vogt batted.212/.307/.386 with 5 home runs and 17 RBI in 52 games for the Diamondbacks in 2021. In 2021, Vogt was traded to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Mason Berne. He received a World Series ring from the Braves despite not being on the postseason roster.
Vogt signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics in 2022. After spraining his right knee, he was placed on the injured list twice. Vogt declared in 2022 that he would retire at the end of the 2022 season.
Interesting Facts About Stephen Vogt
- Vogt had also participated in church musicals since he was a child.
- Vogt hoped to one day perform on Broadway if he was unable to pursue a baseball career.
- Vogt grew up a fan of the San Francisco Giants, his father’s and grandfather’s favorite team.
- Vogt’s favorite players were Will Clark and Barry Bonds.
- Vogt was also a fan of Marvin Benard’s underdog narrative.
Personal Life
Vogt is married to Alyssa Vogt, whom he met while both were students at Azusa Pacific University. From 2004 until 2007, Alyssa was a standout on the college basketball team, playing in all five positions and scoring more than 1,000 points.
Alyssa, a 2003 graduate of Capital High School in Olympia, has coached girls’ basketball at Evergreen State College in Olympia and Tumwater High School in Tumwater. They have 3 children, Payton, Clark, and Bennett, and they previously lived in Olympia, Tumwater, and Oakland.
Activism
Vogt and Alyssa are strong advocates of a school in Dublin, California for children with special needs and disabilities. They have returned several times to deal with autistic and special-needs children. He earned a Threads of Hope Award in 2016 for his work with the School of Imagination.
Stephen Vogt’s Net Worth
As of 2024, Stephen Vogt’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million. During his NFL career, Vogt reportedly earned a total of $13,812,499. His main source of income was his professional baseball career. He is no longer active in baseball, but he continues to make money through other sources.
Vogt has been involved in a variety of social causes and is a fan favourite among fans who regard him as an underdog. Vogt has dreamt of one day being a manager in major league baseball. He has a superstitious pattern of getting dressed in a specific sequence every day.
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