Age, Biography and Wiki
Yonder Alonso was born on 8 April, 1987 in Havana, Cuba, is a Cuban baseball player (born 1987). Discover Yonder Alonso's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old?
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| Age |
36 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
8 April 1987 |
| Birthday |
8 April |
| Birthplace |
Havana, Cuba |
| Nationality |
Cuba
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 36 years old group.
Yonder Alonso Height, Weight & Measurements
At 36 years old, Yonder Alonso height is 6′ 1″ and Weight 229 lbs.
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| Height |
6′ 1″ |
| Weight |
229 lbs |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Yonder Alonso's Wife?
His wife is Amber Alonso
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Amber Alonso |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Yonder Alonso Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Yonder Alonso worth at the age of 36 years old? Yonder Alonso’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Cuba. We have estimated Yonder Alonso's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Yonder Alonso Social Network
Timeline
Yonder Alonso (born April 8, 1987) is a Cuban former professional baseball first baseman and current MLB Network analyst.
He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies.
Prior to entering the major leagues, he played college baseball at the University of Miami.
Yonder Alonso was born in Havana, Cuba on April 8, 1987, to parents Luis and Damarys.
His father played and coached for Industriales of the Cuban National Series, and taught Alonso to play as well.
The family defected from Cuba in 1996 and settled in Miami, where Alonso played on a Little League team funded by Jose Canseco.
Alonso attended Coral Gables Senior High School in Coral Gables, Florida, and was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 16th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft.
He did not sign, choosing instead to attend college at the University of Miami.
Alonso attended the University of Miami, where he played three seasons for the Hurricanes.
He led the team to the College World Series as a freshman, with a team leading 69 RBIs.
His sister attended the same school and was a member of the cheerleading squad.
His sophomore year he batted .376, led the Atlantic Coast Conference with 18 home runs, knocked in 74 runs, and scored 57 times.
He also ranked second in the ACC with a .519 on-base percentage and .705 slugging percentage.
Alonso played in the Valley Baseball League, located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia in 2007.
In 2007 and 2008, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star in 2007.
In 2008, he hit .373 with 15 home runs, 51 RBIs, and eight stolen bases.
In 2008, Alonso was drafted for the second time with the seventh overall pick by the Cincinnati Reds.
Alonso made his Minor League debut on August 26, 2008, for the Class A Sarasota Reds against the Clearwater Threshers.
He went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk.
In just six games for the A-Advanced Reds that year, he went 6-for-19 with two RBIs.
After the 2008 season, he joined the Waikiki BeachBoys of the Hawaii Winter Baseball league and hit .308 with four home runs and 21 RBIs in 29 games.
He had 32 hits in 104 at-bats.
Alonso entered the 2009 season ranked as the number one overall prospect in the Reds organization by Baseball America.
He started the season with Sarasota, played 49 games, and hit .303 in 175 at-bats with seven home runs, 13 doubles, and 38 RBIs.
After receiving a promotion to Class AA Carolina, he hit .295 in 105 at-bats, with 11 doubles, two home runs, and 14 RBIs over 29 games.
He also played for the Peoria Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League in 2009, .267 in 23 games.
Alonso started 2010 in Carolina playing left field, as he was blocked at first base in Cincinnati by Joey Votto.
In May, Alonso was promoted to the Triple-A Louisville Bats where he played 82 of his 101 games at first base, hitting .296 with 12 home runs.
Alonso was called up by the Reds on September 1 as the rosters expanded.
On September 4, 2010, in his second at bat as a pinch hitter, Alonso doubled off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Mike MacDougal for his first major league hit, and scored his first major league run that inning.
Alonso began the 2011 season at Triple-A, playing the majority of his games in left field and batting .296.
On July 26, 2011, Alonso was recalled to the Cincinnati Reds after they traded Johnny Gomes.
He served mostly as a pinch hitter, picking up 98 plate appearances over 47 games and batting .330 with a .943 OPS.
Alonso made 14 starts in left field and one each at first and third base.
He was projected to start at first base ahead of Anthony Rizzo, who was eventually traded.
He signed a major-league contract with the Reds worth $4.55 million through 2012.
Alonso was projected as a left fielder for the Reds in 2012, although he struggled defensively at the position during 2011.
Alonso was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame at its 50th annual induction in April 2018.
