Who are the parents of Anthony Rizzo?

Anthony Vincent Rizzo has officially joined the free agent status in Major League Baseball (MLB) as of February 2025. Widely known as Anthony Rizzo, he has spent fourteen years in MLB, from 2011 to 2024, starting his career with the San Diego Padres, then playing for the Chicago Cubs and, finally, the New York Yankees. He was a 6th-round selection in the 2007 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox, who then traded him to the San Diego Padres in December 2010. He eventually made his debut in the MLB with the San Diego Padres on June 9, 2011.

Anthony Rizzo won his first MLB World Series with his former team, the Chicago Cubs, in 2016. He also played his second MLB World Series in 2024 with the New York Yankees, who lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Besides, Rizzo has also competed in three MLB All-Star games and has won four Rawlings NL Gold Glove Awards in his career as of February 2025.

Anthony Rizzo parents

Anthony Rizzo is the son of John and Laurie Rizzo as per the official website of the MLB.

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Anthony Rizzo's mother

Laurie Rizzo, the mother of Anthony, coached her son's Little League teams in Parkland, Florida. She also spent considerable time at the youth ball fields (via the MLB official website). While her son was battling cancer, she helped raise money for the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation by organizing a 5-kilometre walkathon. Anthony Rizzo has honored his mother's efforts by giving her pink bats during his minor league career. These bats are used by players to raise awareness about breast cancer on Mother's Day as per the MLB official site.

Anthony Rizzo's father

John Rizzo, like his wife, Laurie, also coached his son's Little League teams in Parkland, Florida. Moreover, he also had a secret practice area designated inside their home to help Anthony hone his skills. Talking about it, he revealed (via the MLB official site):

"When I was growing up, I was never allowed to play ball in the house. I always said that I would let my kids [play ball in the house]. When Laurie would leave the house, all the gear came out, we played, lamps broke ..."

Both John and Laurie Rizzo were honored as Little League Parents of the Year in Williamsport on August 27, 2017, as per the MLB official website.

What nationality are Anthony Rizzo's parents?

Anthony Rizzo's parents, John and Laurie Rizzo, are American nationals. They are natives of Lyndhurst according to NY Post.