Anthony Vincent Rizzo, the American baseball first baseman, has officially become a free agent in Major League Baseball (MLB) as of January 2025. Also known as Anthony Rizzo, he spent the last fourteen years of his MLB career (2011 to 2014) playing for teams such as the San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, and the New York Yankees. He began his professional career with the Boston Red Sox, who picked him in the Round 6 of the 2007 MLB Draft with the 204 overall pick. However, he didn't make his MLB debut with the Red Sox. It came during his time with the San Diego Padres after he was traded by the Red Sox for Adrián González. Rizzo made his MLB debut with the Padres on June 9, 2011.
Anthony Rizzo's achievements secured over his 14-year-long MLB career include winning the Silver Slugger Award (2016), Gold Glove Award (4x), and Roberto Clemente Award (2017). Moreover, he played a key role in the Chicago Cubs’ MLB World Series victory in 2016. He is also a three-time MLB All-Star and has won three NL All-Star awards in the process. In 2024, Anthony Rizzo participated in his second MLB World Series game with the New York Yankees.
Anthony Rizzo's wife
Emily Vakos is the wife of Anthony Rizzo as per his Instagram profile. Vakos hails from the Greater Chicago Area according to her LinkedIn account. The couple first met during the Chicago Cubs' Spring Training in Arizona in 2016, as per People.
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What does Emily Vakos do for a living?
Emily Vakos serves as a Real Estate Broker at @properties as per her LinkedIn account as of January 2025. She has previously worked as a Sales Associate at Mal Malouf Boutique from 2011 to 2012. Then, she worked as an intern at Scottsdale Unified School District from June 2015 to August 2015. Besides her work, Emily Vakos has also volunteered as an assistant at St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance and as a distributor at Herbalife.
Emily Vakos' social media
These are the social media accounts that Emily Vakos uses as of January 2025 -
| Emily Vakos | Social Media Account |
| @rizzoem (1,161 followers) (private) | |
| @Emily Vakos (137 connections) |
How long have Anthony Rizzo and Emily Vakos been married?
Anthony Rizzo and Emily Vakos have been married for six years. They tied the knot on December 29, 2018, in South Florida as per People. After meeting for the first time during the Spring Training of the Chicago Cubs in 2016, Rizzo took her on a cruise on Lake Michigan and proposed to her the following year, according to People. Their marriage was attended by his Cubs teammates Kris Bryant, Matt Sczcur, David Ross, and Dexter Fowler.
How many children do Anthony Rizzo and Emily Vakos have?
Anthony Rizzo and his wife, Emily Vakos, do not have any children as of January 2025. However, on January 24, 2025, Rizzo revealed through his Instagram account about the imminent arrival of their first child. The couple are already pet parents to a dachshund named Kevin. While announcing the happy news, Rizzo posted a picture of Kevin with a bandana around his neck with the words "Big Brother". They expect to welcome their child in June 2025, according to the Instagram post.
FAQ's On Anthony Rizzo wife
A. Anthony Rizzo and his wife Emily Vakos are expecting their first child in June 2025.
A. Rizzo from the Yankees is married to Emily Vakos.
A. No, Anthony Rizzo lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, as of Jan 2025.
A. Anthony Rizzo is famous because he is a three-time All-Star.
A. Anthony Rizzo got married on 29 December 2018.
