Anthony Rizzo

Quick Facts

Full Name	Anthony Rizzo
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 8, 1989(1989-08-08)
Age	35
Birthplace	Parkland
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Leo

Anthony Rizzo Biography

Anthony Rizzo is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on August 8, 1989 in Parkland, Florida, United States. MLB First Baseman, who played his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres on June 9th in 2011. They traded him to Chicago Cubs in 2012 and was named to his first All-Star team in the year 2014. He was named All-Star in 2016. was able to guide the Cubs to their the first World Series title in over 100 years.

He was a teammate of He was teammates with Starlin Castro on the Cubs from 2012 to 2015. on the Cubs between 2012 and 2015.

He became the first player in Cubs history to have three game-winning RBIs in his first five games with the team. He hit seven homers in July, the most by a Cubs rookie in a calendar month since Mel Hall hit nine in August 1983. He also led National League (NL) rookies that month in homers, hits (32), RBIs (17), and total bases (55). He ranked second among NL rookies in runs scored (14), and he was third with a .330 batting average, .375 on-base percentage and .567 slugging percentage. He was named the league’s July Rookie of the Month.

Anthony Vincent Rizzo (born August 8, 1989) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has also played in MLB for the San Diego Padres. He is a three-time All-Star. Through his philanthropic ventures, he is a regular finalist for the Heart and Hustle award and is considered by many to be one of the most respected players in Major League Baseball.

His elder brother John is a player on his school’s Florida Atlantic University football team. He was involved with his partner Emily Vakos in June 2017.

Anthony Rizzo Net Worth

Anthony Rizzo is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Anthony Rizzo 's net worth $27 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He ended his professional career in He concluded his career at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as a sixth round draft pick by the Boston Red Sox in 2007. High School, where he was a sixth-round draft selection of Boston Red Sox in 2007. Boston Red Sox in 2007.

He became very first Chicago Cubs player in the team’s history to record three game-winning RBIs during the first five games he played as an Cub.

Rizzo had his fifth multi-homer game on May 30, and his second career walk-off home run on June 6. Rizzo was voted into the All-Star game via the final vote by fans along with White Sox pitcher Chris Sale. Rizzo joined teammate Starlin Castro in Minneapolis for the All-Star game. In late July, Rizzo won his first Player of the Week award. In mid-September Rizzo became the youngest player to receive the Branch Rickey Award as “a strong role model for young people”. Rizzo finished the season with a combined on-base and slugging percentage of .913 (3rd in the NL), 32 home runs (2nd in the NL) and an at-bats per HR percentage of 16.4 (2nd in the NL), led the majors in hit by pitch (15), and placed 10th in the National League MVP voting.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Anthony Rizzo height 6 ft 3 in Anthony weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Anthony Rizzo Dating?

According to our records, Anthony Rizzo married to Emily Vakos. As of December 1, 2023, Anthony Rizzo’s is not dating anyone.

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Rizzo was called up to the majors after hitting .365 with an OPS of 1.159 along with 16 home runs and 63 RBI in 200 at-bats over 52 games in Tucson. The San Diego Union-Tribune called Rizzo “the most celebrated Padres call-up” since Roberto Alomar debuted with the team in 1988. Rizzo’s promotion was prompted by the Padres’ inadequate offensive production and fielding play of veterans at first base. In his debut on June 9, 2011, against the Washington Nationals, Rizzo struck out in his first at-bat, but then proceeded to hit a triple and score a run, helping the Padres to a 7–3 victory. He hit his first home run on June 11 against John Lannan. After three games he was 3-for-7 with a double, triple and a home run, while he demonstrated patience in drawing four walks for a .667 on-base percentage (OBP). On July 21, 2011 Rizzo was demoted back to Triple-A, and Blanks was promoted. Rizzo had struggled with only a .143 batting average and 1 home run, striking out 36 times in 98 at- bats. Hoyer said Rizzo “worked hard, never made excuses, and endeared himself to his teammates” during his initial stint in the majors. Rizzo was recalled to the majors on September 4 after finishing the season at Tucson batting .331 with 26 homers and 101 RBI in 93 games. He finished his first season in San Diego hitting only .141 with 46 strikeouts in 128 at-bats. Hoyer believed Rizzo would be the starting first baseman for the Padres in 2012 with Jesús Guzmán as the second option. However, Yonder Alonso moved ahead of Rizzo on the team’s depth chart after he was acquired by the Padres in December 2011 in a trade for Mat Latos.

Facts & Trivia

Anthony Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Anthony Rizzo celebrates birthday on August 8 of every year.

Rizzo started the 2012 season with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. He again excelled in the minor leagues, batting .342 average with 23 home runs and 62 RBIs before being recalled by the Cubs on June 26. Similar to his call-up in San Diego, he was expected to help a struggling offense.

Is Anthony Rizzo hurt?

Impact Rizzo missed 17 days with a head injury and will return Sunday as anticipated. On the season, he is hitting . 225 with 30 home runs, 71 runs, 71 RBI and six steals in 117 games.

Did Anthony Rizzo have leukemia?

Hodgkin’s lymphoma , a form of cancer that attacks the immune system. “It was definitely very shocking,” Rizzo told WebMD.com in 2016. “I was 18 years old and on top of the world, playing professional baseball while all of my friends were off at college. I had no idea what cancer was or anything about chemotherapy.

Is Anthony Rizzo Italian?

I come from a very strong Italian background and to represent (the) whole country is a pretty cool experience.” Rizzo said his teammates will include Jason Grilli, Nick Punto and Chris Denorfia.

What is Anthony Rizzo's wife's name?

Emily Vakos

Where is Anthony Rizzo today?

New York Yankees