Christian Vazquez is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher for the Boston Red Sox know all about Christian Vazquez Family, Net Worth, Parents, Wife and More in this article.
Christian Vazquez Wiki
| Name | Christian Rafael Vázquez |
| Birthdate ( Age) | 21 August 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Bayamón, Puerto Rico |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse/Partner | Gabriela Otero |
| Children | Diego |
| Parents | Eileen Berríos and Rafael Vazquez |
| Education | Puerto Rico Baseball Academy |
| Profession | Puerto Rican |
| Net Worth | $3 Million |
| Last Update | 2022 |
Christian Rafael Vázquez is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Vázquez made his MLB debut on July 9, starting at catcher against the Chicago White Sox; he was hitless in three at bats, while defensively tagging out a runner at the plate when Alejandro De Aza tried to score from first base on a double by Tyler Flowers.
Christian Vazquez Family, Parents
Christian Vázquez was born on 21st August 1990 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico and the names of his parents are Eileen Berrios and Rafael Vazquez. He has two young sisters named Nayomi and Nicole. He went to the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and High School. It seems that he has managed to complete his high school education along with playing baseball professionally.
Christian Vazquez Wife, Is Christian Vázquez Married
Christian is married with wife Gabriela. They tied a knot in a private wedding ceremony in 2018.The couple have a Kid together. But Christian has not share more information about his personal life and Family
Christian Vazquez Net Worth
Christian Rafael Vázquez is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher has an estimated Net Worth around $3 Million in 2021.
Christian Vazquez Contract and Salary
Christian Vazquez signed a 3 year Contract of $13.35Million with the Boston Red Sox, including $13,350,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $4,450,000.
Professional Career
Vázquez attended the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and High School, and was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the ninth round of the 2008 MLB Draft.His first professional team was the rookie league Gulf Coast Red Sox in 2008 and part of 2009, where he batted 21-for-94 (.223) in 31 games. During 2009, he also played 21 games for the Class A Short Season Lowell Spinners, where he had a .123 average.
In 2014, Vázquez had a slash line of .275/.331/.715 in his first 62 games for Triple-A Pawtucket, and was named to the International League All-Star team. In addition, he was a late addition to the All-Star Futures Game,but was replaced on the roster due to his promotion to the major leagues on July 9.
Vázquez made his MLB debut on July 9, starting at catcher against the Chicago White Sox; he was hitless in three at bats, while defensively tagging out a runner at the plate when Alejandro De Aza tried to score from first base on a double by Tyler Flowers.
Vázquez recorded his first career hit on July 11, off of the Houston Astros’ Scott Feldman; Vázquez had three hits, three RBIs, and scored two runs in the game.His first home run came on September 25, off of Jeremy Hellickson of the Tampa Bay Rays.In 55 games played with the 2014 Red Sox, Vázquez batted .240 with a home run and 20 RBIs.
During the 2017 Red Sox regular season, Vázquez batted .290 with five home runs and 32 RBIs; he also had seven stolen bases. He played in 99 games; 95 as catcher, two as designated hitter, and two as third baseman.
The 2017 American League Division Series was the first postseason appearance for Vázquez. He started two of the series’ four games, batting 2-for-6 (.333), as the Red Sox fell to the eventual World Series champions, the Houston Astros.
Vázquez started the 2019 season as one of two catchers for Boston, along with Blake Swihart,who was later traded. On June 21, Vázquez hit a walk-off two-run home run in the 10th to cap a comeback against the Toronto Blue Jays. Vázquez appeared in a career-high 138 games, batting .276 with 66 runs scored, 26 doubles, 23 home runs and 72 RBIs.He was also a finalist for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award at catcher, leading all catchers in fielding percentage (.999).
During the start-delayed 2020 season, Vázquez was Boston’s primary catcher. With the 2020 Red Sox, he batted .283 with seven home runs and 23 RBIs in 47 games. Runners stole a major-league leading 21 bases against him, and he caught nine stealing, and there were a major-league leading 16 wild pitches as he was catching.
Vázquez returned to the Red Sox in 2021 as the team’s primary catcher. In Game 3 of the 2021 American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, he hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 13th inning to win 6–4.
