Date of Birth: August 8, 1989
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Anthony Rizzo is a professional baseball player known primarily for his time as a first baseman with the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born Anthony Vincent Rizzo, he has been a prominent figure in baseball since he was drafted in the sixth round by the Boston Red Sox in 2007. Rizzo made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres in 2011 before being traded to the Cubs in 2012. With the Cubs, he became a three-time All-Star and won the World Series in 2016, ending the Cubs’ 108-year championship drought. Known for his charitable efforts, Rizzo established the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation to support cancer research and families affected by the disease. His leadership on and off the field has made him a beloved figure in the baseball community.
5 Interesting Facts about Anthony Rizzo
1. Anthony Rizzo was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2008 but went into remission after six months of chemotherapy.
2. He was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the San Diego Padres in 2010, then to the Chicago Cubs in 2012.
3. Rizzo won the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award in 2017 for his charitable work.
4. He has hit over 30 home runs in four different MLB seasons (2014-2017).
5. Rizzo is of Italian descent and played for Team Italy in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Anthony Rizzo
1. “You’ll never regret working hard. But you’ll always regret giving up.”
2. “Baseball is a grind, and it’s a game of failure. The best players fail seven out of ten times.”
3. “Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday’s success or put its failures behind and start over again.”
4. “I’ve learned that you need to be able to separate the game from life.”
5. “Cancer may have started the fight, but I will finish it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Anthony Rizzo’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $27 million.
Children
As of now, Anthony Rizzo does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Anthony Rizzo on MLB](https://www.mlb.com/player/anthony-rizzo-519203
2. [Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation](https://rizzo44.com/foundation/
4. [Anthony Rizzo’s Biography on ESPN](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/30782/anthony-rizzo
