Curt Schilling on World Series MVP Jeremy Pena: "Must be in the genes. His dad was the most athletic and talented player I ever played against in the minor leagues"

Houston Astros rookie Jeremy Pena stole the show with his impeccable performances in the 2022 World Series.

After hitting .400 across a six-game series between the Astros and Philadelphia Phillies, he became the first rookie position player to win a World Series MVP award. He also won a Gold Glove and was the American League Championship Series MVP.

Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling took to Twitter to point out how Pena's success story can be attributed to his genes. He also added that Jeremy's father was the most gifted player he played against in the minor leagues.

Schilling wrote:

"Must be in the genes. His dad was the most athletic and talented player I ever played against in the minor leagues."

Jeremy Pena's father, Geronimo Pena, played for the St. Louis Cardinals from (1990–1995) and spent one season with the Cleveland Indians (1996).

Jeremy made his MLB debut in 2022, more than two decades after his father Geronimo retired from the game.

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World Series MVP Jeremy Pena's parents were interviewed live as their son smacked his first MLB HR

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Jeremy Pena hit his first home run during the seventh inning of the Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels game. His parents, Cecilia and Geronimo, were interviewed from the stands on the AppleTV+ broadcast.

Overwhelmed with joy, Geronimo said:

"Happy! Happy! Happy, now."

"How special is this? Jeremy Peña's parents were on the mic for his first career HR." - @MLB

While in his senior year at Classical High School, Jeremy was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 39th round of the 2015 MLB draft. However, he turned down the Braves' offer and instead opted to complete his undergraduate degree at the University of Maine.

After finishing college, he was drafted by the Houston Astros in the third round of the 2018 draft. Finally, he made his MLB debut in 2022.