Jaden Gil Agassi, the son of tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, is making a name for himself in the world of baseball. Despite having famous tennis parents, Jaden has chosen to pursue a career in baseball, showcasing his skills as a pitcher/third baseman. With a fastball that consistently reaches the mid-to-upper-80s, Jaden has proven himself as a formidable player. Currently playing for the Las Vegas Recruits and committed to the University of Southern California, Jaden is considered one of the top athletes in the Class of 2020. Ranked as the No.66 prospect in his class by ‘Perfect Game’ and the top player in Nevada, Jaden has already participated in high-profile tournaments across the country. Supported by his parents, who regularly attend his sports events, Jaden is poised for a successful future in baseball.
Quick Facts
- Age: 22 Years
- Family: father: Andre Agassi, mother: Steffi Graf, siblings: Jaz Elle Agassi
- Baseball Players
- American Men
- Height: 6’3″ (190 cm)
- City: Las Vegas, Nevada
- U.S. State: Nevada
- Education: Homeschooled
Rise to Stardom
Jaden Gil Agassi initially showed interest in soccer and played for a season, as well as other sports, before ultimately choosing baseball. He didn’t enjoy the competitive nature of football duels. During his youth, he played school baseball for multiple high schools in the Las Vegas area, where his family resides. In the summer, he played competitive baseball for the Las Vegas Recruits and quickly established himself as one of the team’s top players. Known for his exceptional hand-eye coordination and ability to hit home runs, he has already received four ‘Most Valuable Player’ awards. With his fastball reaching the high 80s, he became one of the most sought-after recruits in his class. In September 2017, his uncle announced on Instagram that Jaden had committed to play baseball at the University of Southern California.
Junior Career
Jaden Gil Agassi, standing at six-foot-three-inches, is a right-handed pitcher/third baseman and a member of the 2020 recruiting class. He is also a standout two-way player for the Las Vegas Recruits travel team, although most coaches and scouts believe he will excel on the mound. In 2016, he was named to ‘Perfect Game’s All-Tournament Team’ due to his impressive batting average of .405 and one run in 23 innings at ‘Perfect Game’ events throughout the year. In January 2017, he was honored as the ‘Most Valuable Pitcher’ for his contributions to LVR’s victory in the ‘Perfect Game West MLK Championship’ at the Dodgers’ Camelback Ranch spring training facility. He has a total of four MVP honors to his name. He was recognized as ‘Underclass High Honorable Mention’ in the 2017 season and was named to the ‘2018 Underclass 2nd Team’.
Personal Life
Jaden Gil Agassi was born on October 26, 2001, at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. His parents are renowned tennis professionals Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf. He was born three weeks prematurely, just four days after his parents’ marriage, which took place at his father’s Las Vegas home with only their mothers as witnesses. His first name, Jaden, is a masculine form of the word ‘jade’, a name his mother always liked. His middle name, Gil, honors his father’s trainer, Gil Reyes. Jaden has a younger sister named Jaz Elle Agassi, who was born on October 3, 2003. His paternal grandfather, Emmanuel ‘Mike’ Agassi, is a former Olympic boxer from Iran with Armenian and Assyrian heritage. Jaden is half-German from his mother’s side.
Despite being born to legendary tennis players, Jaden and his sister were not pressured into playing tennis by their parents. Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf themselves were forced into the sport at a young age and came to regret it despite their fame. Instead, Jaden and Jaz were given the freedom to choose their own interests. Jaden explored various sports before deciding to pursue baseball, while Jaz developed an interest in horseback riding and hip-hop dancing. Their devoted parents support them in their chosen pursuits.
Jaden’s father, Andre Agassi, treats him like any other father and accompanies him to his junior baseball practices. He never interferes with Jaden’s coaching. Jaden has played for multiple schools in Las Vegas but is currently homeschooled according to his Perfect Game profile. Interestingly, while Andre Agassi mentioned in his autobiography ‘Open’ that he disliked tennis for being a lonely sport, Jaden loves the camaraderie of baseball and enjoys having fun with his friends.