Carlos Antonio Rodón is an American pitcher in Major Leagues Baseball (MLB). Carlos was born on December 10, 1992, in Miami, Florida. He was selected in the 2011 MLB draft by the Milwaukee Brewers but chose to attend college instead at North Carolina State University. In college, he played baseball for the NC State Wolfpack college team. While in college, he was part of the USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team. The team had put him as a top prospect at the time.
Carlos was drafted in the 2014 MLB draft in the first round, he was the third overall selection. He was chosen by the Chicago White Sox. Other teams that he has played for are the San Francisco Giants in 2022 and then the New York Yankees since the 2023 season. The two-time All-Star pitcher pitched a no-hitter on April 14, 2021.
Carlos Rodon’s Parents
Carlos Rodon’s parents are Julie Rodon and Carlos Rodon Sr. His parents moved from Miami, Florida, to Holly Springs, North Carolina. This move happened when the pitcher was only five years old. Since then, his parents have spent their life in North Carolina. Carlos completed his schooling at Holly Springs High School in North Carolina. His parents were present in his wedding pictures, along with his in-laws, that were posted on Carlos’s Instagram. There is not much information on Carlos Rodon’s parents as they seem to prefer a private life away from the media's eyes.
Who is Carlos Rodon’s Mother?
Julie Rodon is Carlos Rodon’s mother. She is of Cuban-American descent. Carlos revealed in an interview that Julie is very proud of her heritage. Carlos said his mother had encouraged him to return to his roots. She was happy with him getting his accent back, which he lost when he moved to North Carolina. Carlos has also revealed in an interview that his mother makes the best café con leche. Nothing much is known about Carlos Rodon’s mother, Julie Rodon’s occupation or private life.
Who is Carlos Rodon’s Father?
Carlos Rodon Sr. is the pitcher’s father. Rodon Sr. immigrated from Cuba to the United States of America in 1967 when he was only five years old. He is of Cuban descent. Not much is known about Carlos Rodon Sr.'s occupation or private life.
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What Nationality are Carlos Rodon’s Parents?
Carlos Rodon’s mother, Julie Rodon, is Cuban American. Carlos’s father, Carlos Rodon Sr. is also of Cuban descent. However, Carlos Rodon was born in the United States and because of that, he qualifies as an American citizen. He still has Cuban blood mixed in him because of his parents.
FAQ's On Carlos Rodon Parents
A. Carlos Rodon is an American citizen. However, his mother is Cuban-American and his father is Cuban. Carlos is of Cuban-American ethnicity.
A. Carlos Rodon is married to Ashley Paddock. The couple exchanged vows in January 2018 in Costa Rica.
A. Carlos Rodon has three children. A daughter named Willow, who was born in 2019 and a son named Bo, who was born in 2021. They welcomed a son in April 2023 and named him Silo.
A. Carlos Rodon’s speed in 2020 was 93.0 mph. His speed in 2021 was 95.4 mph and his speed in 2022 was 95.5 mph.
A. Carlos Rodon weighs about 111 kgs, which is 255 pounds.
A. Carlos Rodon signed a deal with the New York Yankees on December 21, 2022. The deal is worth $162 million and has a $5 million signing bonus added to it. The contract lasts six years and the average salary he will receive is $27 million.
