Alexi Ogando
- January 5, 2024
- Baseball Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Alexi Ogando |
Occupation | Baseball Player |
Date Of Birth | Oct 5, 1983(1983-10-05) |
Age | 41 |
Birthplace | Dominican Republic |
Country | Dominican Republic |
Horoscope | Libra |
Alexi Ogando Biography
Name | Alexi Ogando |
Birthday | Oct 5 |
Birth Year | 1983 |
Place Of Birth | Dominican Republic |
Birth Country | Dominican Republic |
Birth Sign | Libra |
Alexi Ogando is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on October 5, 1983 in Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic. Dominican pitcher who broke into the MLB with the Texas Rangers in 2010 and was selected to the 2011 American League All-Star team.
As a rookie in 2010, he played alongside teammate Josh Hamilton, who was named the 2010 AL MVP.
Alexi Ogando Acosta (born October 5, 1983) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians. He was an MLB All-Star in 2011.
Ogando was born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic. He told the Oakland Athletics that his name was Argenis Benitez, and signed with the team for $15,000 as an outfielder in 2002. After playing his rookie season in the Dominican Summer League, Ogando batted .342 with 13 doubles, seven home runs (second in the Arizona League) and 36 runs batted in for the AZL Athletics in
- The organization learned Ogando’s real name that season. He began the 2004 campaign with the Vancouver Canadians, but after starting the season 0 for 13 and batting .150 in six games, he was demoted back to Arizona. Despite not joining the Arizona League until July 1, he finished second in the league with six home runs and had twenty extra base hits. As a hitter, Ogando was noted for his raw power and bat speed, drawing comparisons to Alex Ríos from his Arizona League Athletics manager Ruben Escalera.
In August 2011, he went on paternity leave to fly to the Dominican Republic to be there for the birth of his child.
Alexi Ogando Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Baseball Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Alexi Ogando is one of the richest Baseball Player from Dominican Republic. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alexi Ogando 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He joined the Oakland Athletics organization in 2002 as an outfielder and hit .342 for the AZL Athletics in 2003.
He pitched in six of the seven games of the 2011 World Series for the Rangers.
Although he made three starts with Frisco, he pitched exclusively in relief with the Oklahoma City RedHawks. He appeared in 11 games with Oklahoma City before earning a trip to the major leagues. He replaced starting pitcher Rich Harden on the 25 man roster when Harden was placed on the fifteen-day disabled list with a left gluteal muscle strain. He made his major league debut on June 15, pitching one inning and earning the win against the Florida Marlins. Playing in an NL park, Ogando also got his first hit as a batter. Ogando became just the third relief pitcher since 1900 to win his first three major league appearances. Ogando finished the season with a 4–1 record and an impressive 1.30 ERA.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 4 in |
Weight | 200 lbs |
Alexi Ogando height 6 ft 4 in Alexi weight 200 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
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Ogando started the 2011 season as the Texas Rangers’ fifth starter following an injury to Tommy Hunter in spring training. He made his first start on April 5, pitching six scoreless innings against the Seattle Mariners. He started the season 7–0 with a 2.20 ERA and one of the lowest WHIPs in the major leagues. He lost his first game as a starter in a blowout against the Yankees. On July 10, 2011, Ogando was named to the American League All Star team for the first time in his career. Ogando replaced CC Sabathia, who was replacing James Shields, because each was starting against each other on Sunday before the All-Star break.
Facts & Trivia
Alexi Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Dominican Republic. Alexi Ogando celebrates birthday on October 5 of every year.
Ogando signed a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox on January 30, 2015. He elected free agency on November 6, 2015.