Jim Edmonds Net Worth

What Is Jim Edmonds' Net Worth?

Jim Edmonds is an American retired professional baseball player who has a net worth of $20 million. Jim Edmonds built a standout Major League Baseball career defined by elite defense, consistent power hitting, and a long run of postseason success. Over 17 seasons, he emerged as one of the most complete center fielders of his era, combining highlight-reel athleticism with the offensive production of a middle-of-the-order slugger. Edmonds broke into the majors with the California Angels in 1993 and quickly developed a reputation for spectacular catches, fearless play in the gaps, and a smooth, powerful left-handed swing. By the late 1990s, he was a two-time All-Star and one of the American League's most reliable outfielders.

His career reached its greatest heights after a 2000 trade to the St. Louis Cardinals. In St. Louis, Edmonds formed part of the famed "MV3" lineup alongside Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen, helping transform the Cardinals into one of the National League's elite teams. He delivered multiple 30-home-run seasons, drove in key postseason runs, and cemented his reputation with one unforgettable defensive play after another, including his iconic full-extension diving catch in 1997 and a game-saving grab in the 2004 NLCS.

Edmonds won eight Gold Gloves, earned four All-Star selections, and finished with 393 home runs, more than 1,900 hits, and a .284 career batting average. He played in two World Series with St. Louis, winning the championship in 2006. After brief stints with the Cubs, Padres, Brewers, and Reds, he retired as one of the finest defensive center fielders of his generation. His combination of longevity, postseason excellence, and two-way production has kept him in ongoing Hall of Fame conversations.

Early Life

James Patrick Edmonds was born on June 27, 1970, in Fullerton, California. His parents divorced when he was just a child, and they had joint custody of him. Jim's father lived a few miles from Anaheim Stadium. Edmonds attended Diamond Bar High School and was drafted in the 7th round by the California Angels in the 1988 Major League Baseball Draft.

Baseball Career

Jim Edmonds played in the minor leagues before making his major league debut for the Angels in September 1993. He played for the Angels until 1999 and for the St. Louis Cardinals from 2000 until 2007. In 2008, he played for the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs. In 2010, Edmonds went on to play for the Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds. During his career, Jim was a four-time MLB All-Star selection. He won a World Series Championship in 2006 with the Cardinals when they defeated the Detroit Tigers in five games. He was instrumental to their victory with 13 total hits and two home runs while batting in all 16 postseason games. Edmonds was an eight-time Gold Glove Award recipient and a Silver Slugger Award winner in 2004. He was inducted into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame in August 2014.

During his career, Edmonds hit for an average of .283, had 393 home runs, and batted in 1,199 runs. He was also well-known for his defensive abilities.

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Contracts & Career Earnings

Over his 17-year MLB career, Edmonds earned more than $90.9 million in salary alone. In 1996, Jim Edmonds agreed to a four-year, $9.5 million contract extension with the Angels. In 2001, he signed a six-year, $57 million deal with the Cardinals.

Personal Life

Jim Edmonds has been married three times and is the father of seven children. He shares two daughters, Lauren and Hayley, with his first wife, Lee Ann Horton, who died in 2015. Edmonds married his second wife, Allison Jayne Raski, in 2008. The couple welcomed two children together, a son named Landon James and a daughter named Sutton Jayne, before divorcing in 2014.

Later that year, Edmonds married former "The Real Housewives of Orange County" cast member Meghan O'Toole King in St. Louis. Their relationship was heavily featured on the Bravo series, and they became parents to three children: daughter Aspen and twin sons Hart and Hayes. Edmonds filed for divorce the day after their fifth wedding anniversary in October 2019, and the split was finalized in 2021.

Following the divorce, Edmonds and King initially shared joint custody. In the years that followed, their post-marriage relationship became increasingly contentious, involving police reports, public accusations, and multiple disputes over communication and boundaries. A school-initiated call to Child Protective Services later triggered an investigation into King's conduct, leading to a temporary decision granting Edmonds sole physical custody of the children and limiting King to supervised visitation. A court hearing was scheduled to determine whether the arrangement would become permanent.

Edmonds married his fourth wife, Kortnie O'Connor (now Kortnie Edmonds), in 2022. The couple resides in Frontenac, Missouri, where they share a blended household with Jim's children.

Restaurants

He opened Jim Edmonds' 15 Steakhouse in 2007 and was a 50% owner, but sadly, the steakhouse closed its doors in 2013. He then opened a new restaurant called The Precinct, but it closed down in May 2015. Edmonds opened the BBQ restaurant Winfield's Gathering Place in Kirkwood, Missouri, in 2015, but it went out of business in July 2016.

Real Estate

In 2015, Jim and Meghan King paid $2.8 million for a home in Newport Beach, California. The renovation of this home was a key plotline during their time on "The Real Housewives of Orange County." They sold this home in 2017 for $2.998 million.

In 2017, Jim paid $1.2 million for a 2.5-acre property in Saint Louis. He listed this home for sale in September 2024 for $8.99 million. He lowered the price to $8.5 million in March 2025 before the home sold for an undisclosed price in June of that year. Upon selling this home, Jim paid $4 million for a home in Tennessee. Here's a video tour of his former St. Louis mansion:

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