It’s been a rough stretch for two-time MLB World Series champion, Jake Peavy after a financial advisor stole over approximately $15 million from him.
In 2014, Jake Peavy was embracing his inner Jack Dawson as King of the MLB world, after winning his second-consecutive World Series title. He also boasts a 2007 Cy Young award with the San Diego Padres and 2014 Golden Glove honors with the San Francisco Giants.
However, shortly after his mountaintop experience, Peavy hit rock bottom, with a series of unfortunate events to follow. Scott Miller of Bleacher Report reports the details of this bizarre and sad situation regarding Jake Peavy.
Dark for nearly 2 years while he’s put his life back together, Jake Peavy @JakePeavy_22 again pitching past obstacles and hoping for a May 1 comeback https://t.co/prucMI7R2Y
— Scott Miller (@ScottMillerBbl) February 14, 2018
"“When you’re in the baseball world, you’re in a bubble. You get to where the San Francisco Giants’ baseball game that day is the biggest thing in the world.”"
One of Peavy’s closest confidants took advantage of this mentality — a financial advisor with an opportunistic approach. In a despicable act, between $15-20 million stolen from Peavy, where this “friend” lost it all in a get rich quick scheme — also known as a Ponzi-scheme.
If that wasn’t enough, Peavy’s wife dropped divorce papers on him just months following losing his entire life savings. Jake Peavy was at a total loss for words and stunned after his whole world fell apart.
"“It rips your soul out… It’s not a fun thing to talk about or to put on anybody else’s plate. It’s my burden to carry. I went dark the past couple of years to get back to where we are today: full-steam ahead.”"
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— Jake Peavy (@JakePeavy_22) December 8, 2017
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Jake Peavy has now picked up the pieces of his and returned to baseball — at the high school level that is — getting back into playing shape with his childhood school. Approaching the age of 40, Peavy is looking to return to the MLB level, wanting to go out on his terms. He’s also built close-knit relationships with his family, closer to them than ever.
"“I’m truly as happy as I’ve been in all my life. I truly realize that the most important thing in my life is my relationships.”"
On a positive note, which Jake Peavy is embracing, he still has plenty of money saved up and his gratitude for what he does have — with money, not the primary focus now.
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