Biography

Aaron Rowand was born on August 29, 1977 in Portland, Oregon, USA. He has been married to Marianne Griffen since November 27, 1999. They have two children.

Center fielder for the Chicago White Sox.

Played college baseball at Cal State Fullerton.

On May 11, 2006 while playing for the Phillies, he made one of the most memorable catches in baseball history when he crashed into the wall at Citizens Bank Ballpark to rob Mets outfielder Xavier Nady of an extra-base hit. He suffered a broken nose and non-displacement fractures around his left eye and was placed on the 15-day disabled list.

(December 12) Agreed to a $60 million, five-year contract with the San Francisco Giants.