Joey Renard Gathright was born on April 27, 1981 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He plays center fielder for the Kansas City Royals.

Joey is 5' 10", weighs 185 pounds, bats left and throws right.

High School
Joey attended Bonnabel High School in Kenner, Louisiana.

Minor Leagues
Joey was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 32nd round of the 2001 draft.

2002 - Charleston RiverDogs in the South Atlantic League
2003 - Bakersfield Blaze in the California League, then the Orlando Rays in the Southern League
2004 - Montgomery Biscuits in the Southern League, then the Durham Bulls in the International League
2005/06 - the Durham Bulls
2007 - Omaha Royals in the Pacific Coast League (Kansas City Royals)
2008 - Omaha Royals (just a few games)





Major Leagues
Joey made his major league debut for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on June 25, 2004.

In 2005, he hit .276 in 76 games, and drew 10 walks.

On June 20, 2006 he was traded to the Kansas City Royals, along with infielder Fernando Cortez, for left-handed pitcher J. P. Howell.

2008 is Joey's first season as the starting center fielder for the Kansas City Royals.