Gerardo Parra

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gerardo Parra
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	May 6, 1987(1987-05-06)
Age	37
Birthplace	Santa Bárbara del Zulia
Country	Venezuela
Birth City	Zulia
Horoscope	Taurus

Gerardo Parra Biography

Gerardo Parra is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on May 6, 1987 in Santa Bárbara del Zulia, Zulia, Venezuela. Venezuelan born outfielder who began his professional career playing with Arizona Diamondbacks in 2009. He was awarded the World Series Championship as a part of the Washington Nationals in 2019.

He joined forces with He became teammates with Paul Goldschmidt when the slugging first baseman joined the Diamondbacks in 2011. when the slugging second baseman became a member of the Diamondbacks in the year 2011.

In his first five games he had at least one RBI, becoming the second player since Mike Lansing (1993) in the last 30 years to accomplish this feat. Parra was named NL Rookie of the Month for May and reached base in each of his first 17 games.

On May 13, 2009 he was called up from AA (Double A) Mobile BayBears when left fielder Conor Jackson was placed on the disabled list. He was inserted into the starting lineup the same day, and in his first Major League at bat he became the 100th player in MLB history to hit a home run in his first at bat.

His birthplace was Santa Barbara del Zulia, Venezuela.

Gerardo Parra Net Worth

Gerardo Parra is one of the richest Baseball Player from Venezuela. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gerardo Parra 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Following After Conor Jackson injured himself, he was called up from AA and placed into the Diamondbacks starting line up. injured himself after sustaining an injury, he was recalled from AA and put into the Diamondbacks starting line-up.

The player became only the 100th to ever in MLB record time who hit a homerun during his first at bat.

Gerardo Enrique Parra (born May 6, 1987) is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles, Colorado Rockies, San Francisco Giants, and Washington Nationals. Parra is a two-time Gold Glove Award winner. He won the 2019 World Series with the Nationals.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Gerardo Parra height 5 ft 11 in Gerardo weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Gerardo Parra Dating?

According to our records, Gerardo Parra married to Tania Victoria Marin Carrizo. As of December 1, 2023, Gerardo Parra’s is not dating anyone.

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On July 31, 2015, he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles for Zach Davies. After a slow start with the O’s, Parra tied a career-high in hits with five on August 16 in an 18-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics. The five hits were the most hits he had collected in a nine-inning game.

Facts & Trivia

Gerardo Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Venezuela. Gerardo Parra celebrates birthday on May 6 of every year.

On October 30, 2018, the Rockies declined the 2019 option on Parra’s contract, instead paying him a $1.5 million buyout and making him a free agent.

Top Facts about Gerardo Parra

1. Gerardo Enrique Parra played professional baseball for 15 years.
2. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles, Colorado Rockies, San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals, as well for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
3. He was the second player since Mike Lansing in the last 30 years to achieve at least one RBI in five consecutive games.
4. Parra was awarded the 2011 National League Left Fielder Gold Glove award.
5. He joined the Washington Nationals in 2019 and won the 2019 World Series with them.
6. On August 24–25, 2013, Parra collected a career-high five hits in an 18-inning game between the Diamondbacks and the Phillies.
7. He reached the value of .309 (career high) in batting average in 2017 for the Rockies.
8. On April 13, 2018, he was suspended for four games due to his involvement in a brawl with the Padres.
9. Parra first hit with the Nationals was a go-ahead grand slam on May 11, 2019.
10. In a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 3, 2019, he became the first player since 2000 to throw 25 pitches and still not retire a batter.
11. Parra was a fan favourite when he changed his walk-up music to “Baby Shark”.
12. He signed a minor league deal to return to the Washington Nationals in 2021.
13. Parra signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals in 2022, though he was released without appearing in a game.
14. He ended his 15 year career and became a front office staff of the Nationals on May 8, 2022.
15. Parra is a two-time Gold Glove Award winner.

Where did Gerardo Parra go?

Washington Nationals (second stint) On February 3, 2021, Parra signed a minor league deal to return to the Washington Nationals. He was assigned to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings to begin the season.

Is Gerardo Parra still playing baseball?

Nationals’ Gerardo Parra: Rejoins Nationals Parra has played in 142 games for the Nationals between the 2019 and 2021 campaigns, and he’s now back with the organization once again. The veteran outfielder hit .

Where is Gerardo Parra now?

Parra also officially announced that he will remain in Washington’s organization as special assistant to the GM , a role that manager Dave Martinez explained will enable Parra to bring his veteran wisdom to the club’s Minor Leaguers — much as he did for Victor Robles and Juan Soto during that 2019 championship season …

Did Gerardo Parra retire?

Parra said his new role with the Nationals “is undoubtedly a dream job to start a new chapter.” WASHINGTON — Gerardo Parra says he is retiring from baseball after 12 seasons in the major leagues and will become a special assistant to Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo.

Is Parra still with Washington Nationals?

Parra, 35, endeared himself to the franchise and its fans after signing with the Nationals during their 2019 championship season.