Anthony Rizzo is the professional name of Anthony Vincent Rizzo, an American professional baseball first baseman for the Major League Baseball (MLB) New York Yankees. Anthony Rizzo’s throwing style is right-handed, yet his batting style is left-handed. He made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres on June 9, 2011, and was transferred to the Chicago Cubs in 2012. In 2014, he was named to his first All-Star team.

In 2016, he helped lead the Cubs to their first World Series title in nearly a century. Rizzo graduated from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2007 and was picked by the Boston Red Sox in the sixth round.

In addition, he became the first player in Cubs history to have three game-winning RBIs in his first five games as a Cub in 2012. Furthermore, on July 29, 2021, Rizzo was traded to the New York Yankees in exchange for monetary considerations for Alexander Vizcaino and Kevin Alcantara.

Rizzo received his high school diploma from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in his hometown of Parkland in 2007.

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Anthony Rizzo’s Marriage, Wife

Anthony Rizzo married his longtime fiancée Emily Vakos on December 29, 2018, with colleague Kris Bryant serving as one of the groomsmen.

He proposed to his girlfriend Emily on June 1, 2017.

They met in Arizona during the Cubs’ spring training in 2016.

He and his wife adopted a dog named Kevin in 2020.

The couple currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Rizzo has a heterosexual sexual orientation.

Anthony Rizzo’s Career

Rizzo began his career as a sixth-round draft pick out of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida by the Red Sox in the 2007 Major League Baseball draft, before being selected and signing with a $325,000 signing bonus.

His minor league career began in 2007 at the age of 17 with the Gulf Coast League Red Sox in the rookie class, where he hit.286/.375/.429 with one home run and three RBIs in only 21 at-bats.

In 2008, he was 18 years old and played in the South Atlantic League with the Greenville Drive, where he hit.373/.402/.446 with 0 home runs and 11 RBIs in 83 at-bats.

He also hit.260 in 2010, with an on-base percentage of.334 and a slugging percentage of.480.

Anthony was traded to the Padres on December 6, 2010, for three-time All-Star first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, where he was rated as the Red Sox’s third-best prospect and greatest power-hitting prospect.

Rizzo spent the first 15 games of the 2011 season in Triple-A with the Tucson Padres, where he hit.452 with six home runs and 24 RBIs.

He struck out in his first at-bat against the Washington Nationals on June 9, 2011, but went on to hit a triple and score a run, powering the Padres to a 7-3 victory.

He hit his first home run against John Lannan on June 11th.

Despite having a.143 batting average, 1 home run, and 36 strikeouts in 98 at-bats, he was demoted to Triple-A and Blanks was promoted on July 21, 2011.

Rizzo finished his first season with the Padres with a.141 batting average and 46 strikeouts in 128 at-bats.

The Padres traded Anthony and right-handed starting pitcher Zach Cates to the Chicago Cubs on January 6, 2012, in exchange for right-handed starting pitcher Andrew Cashner and outfielder Kyung-Min Na.

He began the 2012 season with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, where he batted.342 with 23 home runs and 62 RBIs before being recalled by the Cubs on June 26th.

In addition, he became the first Cubs player in franchise history to have three game-winning RBIs in his first five games.

He also led all rookies in the National League (NL) in home runs, hits (32), RBIs (17), and total bases (55).

Anthony finished second in runs scored (14), and third in batting average (.330), on-base percentage (.375), and slugging percentage (.567) among NL rookies.

In July, he was named the league’s Rookie of the Month.

Later, on May 12, 2013, he agreed to a seven-year, $41 million contract with the club, with the club having two options to extend the contract to nine years and $73 million.

He was a finalist for the National Heart and Hustle Award as well as the Cubs’ Roberto Clemente Award.

He also finished second in first baseman Gold Glove votes.

On May 30, 2014, Rizzo recorded his seventh multi-homer game, and on June 6, the following year, he hit his second career walk-off home run.

In the final voting, he was chosen for the All-Star game alongside White Sox pitcher Chris Sale.

In late July, he was named Player of the Week for the first time, and in mid-September, he became the youngest player to receive the Branch Rickey Award for being “a strong role model for young people.”

He finished the season with a.913 combined on-base and slugging percentage (3rd in the NL), 32 home runs (2nd in the NL), and a 16.4 at-bats per HR % (2nd in the NL).

In addition, he led the league in hit-by-pitch (15) and finished tenth in the National League MVP voting.

On the player ballot, Anthony was elected to the 2015 All-Star Team, and he also competed in the 2015 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby for the first time, losing in the first round against Josh Donaldson.

On September 8, 2015, he hit his 100th career home run and 300th RBI against Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha.

He was hit by a pitch 30 times in 2015, topping the major leagues, and is the only other member of the 30HR/30HBP club, along with Don Baylor.

He finished the regular season with a.278 hitting average, 31 home runs, 38 doubles, and 101 RBI in 701 plate appearances, and he led the major leagues in hit by pitch with 30.

He also finished fourth in the National League MVP vote and got the MLBPAA Heart and Hustle Award, which is presented to a player who demonstrates a strong passion to play the game.

Anthony began the 2016 All-Star game as the first baseman, receiving the most fan votes in the National League, and by the end of the season, he had become one of three players in Cubs history, and the first left-handed batter, to hit over 40 doubles and 30 home runs.

He played in 155 games with 583 at-bats, scored 94 runs, was hit by a pitch 16 times, and had 170 hits with 43 doubles, 4 triples, 32 home runs, and 109 RBIs.

Rizzo finished the season with a.292 batting average and was voted fourth in the National League Most Valuable Player voting.

He won a Gold Glove Award for his exceptional fielding, and he was also one of six finalists for the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award and the Cubs’ nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award.

In the 2016 World Series, he had 7 runs and 5 RBIs, helping the Cubs win their first World Series title since 1908.

In addition, he received the Esurance MLB Award for “Best Social Media Personality” and “Best Play: Defense.”

His Cubs defense saved 11 runs, the most of any MLB first baseman, and he got his first Fielding Bible Award.

He also won the Platinum Glove Award by fan vote.

By June 20, 2017, Anthony has reached base in his first seven games as a leadoff hitter, becoming the first player in nearly a half-century in Major League Baseball history to reach safely to start the first inning in his first seven career leadoff appearances.

During the run, he had 12 hits in 28 at-bats, 10 RBIs, and a batting average of.430.

Rizzo finished second to Nationals Ryan Zimmerman in a close race for the starting NL first baseman spot in the 2017 All-Star Game.

On September 2, 2017, he became the fourth Cubs player in three seasons to hit at least 30 home runs, 30 doubles, and 100 RBIs.

He batted.273/.392/.507 with 32 home runs and 109 RBIs this season, and he led the league in hit by pitch with 24.

On October 27th, he was named the 2017 recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award for his charity efforts to find a treatment for pediatric cancer.

On April 10, 2018, Rizzo was placed on the disabled list for the first time in his MLB career due to a back ailment, and he ranked fourth in Cubs franchise history with 17 interleague home runs.

In 153 games, he batted.283 with 25 home runs and 101 RBIs, ranking third in the majors in hit by pitch with 20.

Anthony hit.293/.405/.520 in 2019 with 27 home runs and 94 RBIs, and he led the major leagues with 27 pitches hit by him.

In addition, he received his third Gold Glove Award of his career.

In 58 games during the shortened 2020 season, he batted.222/.342/.414 with 11 home runs, 24 RBIs, and three stolen bases.

He also received his fourth Gold Glove Award, his third in a row.

Anthony Rizzo’s Salary

Anthony Rizzo’s net worth as of January 2023 is $27 million.

He also earns a good annual compensation of approximately $11 million USD.

He hasn’t done any endorsement work yet.

Furthermore, his principal source of income is his baseball career, which has netted him a significant fortune.

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Anthony Rizzo’s Height and weight

Anthony Rizzo is a tall baseball player, standing 6 feet 3 inches or 190.5 cm tall and weighing 109 kg or 240.5 lbs.

His hair is light brown, and his eyes are blue.

Many people admire his toned form, towering frame, short-cropped hair, nice grin, and clean-shaven appearance.

Rizzo has a muscular build, measuring 43-33-15 inches.