Alexander Brady Verdugo is a professional baseball player of Mexican-American descent, currently competing as an outfielder for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Hailing from Tucson, Arizona, he was born on May 15, 1996, to his Mexican father Joe Verdugo, and his American mother Shelly Verdugo. In his hometown, he completed his high school education at Sahuaro High School.
Before joining the Yankees, Alex initiated his professional career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, originally planning to represent Arizona State University at the collegiate level. In 2017, he made his MLB debut as a center fielder for the Dodgers in a game against the San Diego Padres. Following his four-year stint with the Dodgers, Alex was drafted to the Boston Red Sox, where he played from 2020 to 2023 before transitioning to the Yankees.
What is Alex Verdugo’s Walk-Up Song?
Alex Verdugo is currently utilizing "Volver, Volver" as his walk-up song, a choice he has maintained since joining the Boston Red Sox in 2020. This iconic Mexican song was written by Fernando Z. Maldonado in 1972 and gained popularity when Vicente Fernández lent his voice to it in 1973. Notably, "Volver, Volver" topped the Mexican Billboard charts the same year, securing the number one position. The song was featured in the 2017 American drama film Lucky, where it was performed by Harry Dean Stanton.
Before this, Alex Verdugo debuted with the walk-up song "Arboles De La Barranca" at the start of his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, as per NBC Los Angeles. The song was crafted by El Coyote y Su Banda Tierra Santa, a Mexican musician from Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico. It served as his walk-up music until he left the Dodgers in March 2019 as per plate music.
Alex Verdugo Walks
Alex Verdugo has achieved 240 walks in 800 games over his eight-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB) as of October 2024. During his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2016 to 2019, he accumulated 36 walks in 158 games. After moving to the Boston Red Sox, he significantly earned 155 walks in 493 games. As a member of the New York Yankees, he has added 49 walks in 149 games, as per baseball reference.
FAQs on Alex Verdugo Walk-Up Song
A. Alex Verdugo's current walk-up song is "Volver, Volver” by Vicente Fernández.
A. Alex Verdugo is allergic to chromate and cobalt.
A. Verdugo played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox before the Yankees.
A. Alex Verdugo is wearing breast cancer ribbons around his neck.
A. Yes, Verdugo is allergic to batting gloves.
