German Marquez

German Andres Márquez is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball. Born February 22, 1995, in San Félix, Bolívar, Venezuela, German Marquez signed with the Tampa Bay Rays as an international free agent in July 2011. He then went on to be traded to the Colorado Rockies on January 28, 2016 and made his MLB debut with them shortly afterward. He won the Silver Slugger Award in 2018 and was named an All-Star in 2021.

Known particularly for his fastball, slider, curveball, and changeup, German is considered one of the best in baseball. He is also known for his ability to work deep into games, as he has averaged over 6 innings per start in his career. German is an immensely talented pitcher and is a key member of the Rockies' rotation. He is expected to be a major contributor for years to come.

Marquez signed a two-year contract extension worth $20 million with the Rockies on September 8, 2023. He currently earns $10,000,000 annually. He will become an unrestricted free agent in 2026.

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German Marquez’s Early Life

German Márquez was born in San Félix, Bolívar, Venezuela, on February 22, 1995. There isn't much information regarding his upbringing and schooling in the public domain. He signed with the Tampa Bay Rays as an international free agent in July 2011. Marquez was traded to the Colorado Rockies alongwith Jake McGee in exchange for Corey Dickerson and Kevin Padlo.

In his first full season in 2017, Marquez impressived the critics and the fans alike. He also had the highest zone percentage of all Major league pitchers with 53.2% of his pitches being in the strike zone. Marquez. Marquez hit his first game on July 11, 2018. At the start of the 2019 season, the Colorado Rockies offered a $43 million contract. On April 14, 2019, Marquez threw the first one-hit challenge game of 2019. In 2020, Marquez went 4-6 with an ERA OF 7.

German Marquez's Personal Life

Garman Márquez is a right-handed pitcher who throws a fastball, slider, curveball, and changeup. He has a fastball that can reach 98 miles per hour (158 km/h) and a slider that is considered one of the best in baseball.

Marquez is a native of San Félix, Bolívar, in Venezuela, and holds a Venezuelan citizenship. He currently resides in the United States.

German Marquez’s Family Background

German Márquez's father, German Márquez Sr., works in an aluminum foundry, and every Christmas Eve, he and his family distribute presents to the town's youngsters through the company. There isn't much information available about his mother, however, as the pitcher prefers to keep quiet about his family and personal life in general.

German Marquez’s Girlfriend

German Márquez isn't yet married but is devoted to his girlfriend, Diluanny Amundarain. The pair have been in a relationship since December 26, 2012. German cherishes his son and girlfriend, as seen on his Instagram account.

German Marquez’s Kids

German Márquez and Diluanny Amundarain have a 5-year-old son, born on July 24, 2018.

German Marquez’s Social Media

German Márquez has an active social media account on Instagram. German uploads his MLB clicks or pictures together with his son and girlfriend. He has a little over 23.7k followers and follows 2,658 accounts. He has posted 106 times as of January 2024.

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German Marquez’s Net Worth

German Márquez has an estimated net worth of roughly $2 million as of January 2024. He signed a 2-year / $20,000,000 contract with the Rockies on September 8, 2023, and is due to make a base salary of $10,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $10,000,000 in 2024.

He’s made most of his money through his MLB contracts with the Colorado Rockies. He's also made money through his endorsements with Powerne­t Sports, a leading brand in the sports industry known for its exce­ptional sports training equipment.

German Marquez as a Brand Ambassador

German Marquez has not signed any brand ambassador deals with German Marque­z has partnered with Powerne­t Sports, a leading brand in the sports industry known for its exce­ptional sports training equipment

German Marquez’s Investments

German Marquez hasn't revealed anything about his investments.

German Marquez’s Career Stats

Here is a look at German Marquez’s career stats during his MLB career. He is currently in his eighth season and has played every single one of them with the Colorado Rockies.

German Marquez’s Achievements

German Márquez made his MLB debut with the Rockies in 2016 and has been with them ever since. A renowned pitcher in the league, Marquez has earned multiple accolades in his career. Here is a look at the accolades he earned during his MLB career.

German Marquez’s Contract

German Marquez signed with the Tampa Bay Rays as an international free agent in July 2011. Here is a breakdown of his year-by-year breakdown of his salary as per his contracts:

German Marquez’s House

German Marquez has not revealed anything about his current whereabouts. However, he hails from San Felix, Bolivar, Venezuela.

German Marquez’s Cars

Unfortunately, German Marquez has not shared any details about his car collection.