(December 20) Reached agreement on a four-year, $52 million
contract with the New York Yankees. Only last May, Damon had professed
his devotion to the Red Sox, quoted as saying: "There's no way I can go
play for the Yankees." (2005)
Father of twins, Madelyn and Jackson, born April 22, 1999. Currently
resides in New York and Orlando.
Is of European and Thai ancestry.
Outfielder with the Kansas City Royals (1995-2000), Oakland A's (2001), Boston Red Sox (2002-2005), New York Yankees (2006-2009), Detroit Tigers (2010), Tampa Bay Rays (2011), and Cleveland Indians (2012).
Engaged to Michelle Mangan. (2004)
Graduated from Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Florida.
He was friends with *NSYNC member Joey Fatone in high school. Joey was a freshman when Johnny was a senior.
Made major league debut on 12 August 1995.
Appeared on MTV's Cribs (2000) with his Orlando home.
Was a key member in Game 7 of the 2004 ALCS, with a grand slam and a
two run homer.
Daughter Devon Rose, born January 4, 2007.
Is now a designated hitter and part-time outfielder with the Tampa Bay Rays. (April 2011)
Agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract with the Detroit Tigers pending a physical. (February 2010)
Inducted into the Orange County [Florida] Public Schools Hall of Fame in 2015.