Andrés Alfonso Giménez Osorio is a professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball. He was born on September 4, 1998, in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
Andres became a free agent in July 2015 and later he was signed by the New York Mets in the same year. Under the organization, he played for the Dominican Summer League Mets in 2016. During this time, his stats were amazing. His batting average was .350, he hit 38 home runs and his OPS was .992. Gimenez was named the best prospect of the New York Mets in 2017. He made his Major League debut with the Mets in July 2020 at Citi Field. In 2021, he got traded to the Cleveland Guardians. With the Guardians he showed prowess as a player by batting .297 with 17 home runs and 69 RBIs in 2022. It was one of his most successful seasons which won him many awards.
He made it to the All-Star team in 2022, he is a two times Gold Glove Award winner (in 2022 and 2023)and he made it to the All-MLB Second Team in 2022. He won the Platinum Glove Award for the 2023 season.
Andrés Giménez's Parents
Andrés Giménez's parents' names are not yet known to the public. Although, the shortstop has talked quite a lot about his parents to the media. His parents stay in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. His mother is a computer science teacher and his father is an engineer. The two have always supported Gimenez in his journey to becoming a baseball player.
Andrés Giménez’s Mother
Andrés Giménez’s mother's name is not known but she is from Venezuela and works as a Computer Science teacher. Gimenez has revealed in an interview that he would watch baseball while sitting on his mother’s lap. His mother still watches baseball but now she watches Andres play on television. When Andres got transferred to Cleveland Guardians, his mother traveled to America from Venezuela to help him. She would not only emotionally support him but take care and cook for him as well. He has called his role model. He has said the following in an interview with Bally Sports: ‘“She is my role model you know, as a worker and as a mentor. She is always there, giving me love and support”.
He has also revealed that when he was only sixteen years only, right after signing with the New York Mets for $1.2 million. The first thing he did was buy his mother a car and a house. Giménez's would often Facetime his mother and wife when he got free time from his practice. His mother and wife came to see his match in America for the first time in 2022. His mother cried after seeing him play. His mom had revealed that the second baseman started playing when he was only three years old.
Andrés Giménez’s Father
Andrés Giménez’s father's identity is not known. However, he is an engineer by profession. His family is filled with individuals who are very well educated and have secure careers. Andrés revealed in an interview that it was hard for him to choose a risky career because of this. However, his parents were very supportive of his decision.
Andrés Giménez’s Parents Nationality
Andrés Giménez is a Venezuelan. His mother and father are from Barquisimeto, Venezuela making both of them Venezeulan ergo making Andres Venezeulan as well.
FAQs
A. Andrés Giménez stands at 1.8 meters in height.
A. Andrés Giménez is currently playing for the Cleveland Guardians as a shortstop and a second baseman.
A. Andrés Giménez’s salary in the 2023 season was $5 million.
A. Andrés Giménez’s contract is valid for seven years. It started in 2023 and will end in 2030.
A. Andrés Giménez’s present age is 25 years. He was born on September 4, 1998.
A. Andrés Giménez was signed by the New York Mets in 2015 after he became a free agent.