Carlos Antonio Rodón is a professional baseball player who plays for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). He hails from Miami, Florida, and attended North Carolina State University. In the 2014 MLB Draft, Carlos was picked by the Chicago White Sox in the first round and became the third overall pick. He was selected in the 2011 MLB draft by the Milwaukee Brewers but chose to attend college instead at North Carolina State University. In college, he played baseball for the NC State Wolfpack college team. He also played for the San Francisco Giants during the 2022 season. Carlos won the All-Star pitcher twice also pitched a no-hitter on April 14, 2021.
While in college, Carlos Rodon was a part of the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. After his freshman year at NC State, he initially thought about turning down the invitation so he could rest for the summer. But he took the opportunity because of the ability to play in Cuba, the land of his family's origin. Rodóon returned to Team USA following his sophomore year and was labeled one of the top prospects. For two summers with Team USA, Rodon went 5–0, with a 0.75 ERA. He allowed only three earned runs in 36 innings pitched and tallied 42 strikeouts.
Carlos Rodon’s Parents
Carlos Rodon’s parents are Julie Rodon and Carlos Rodon Sr.
Who is the mother of Carlos Rodon?
Julie Rodon is the mother of Carlos Rodon. She is a Cuban-American descent.
Who is the father of Carlos Rodon?
Carlos Rodon Sr. is the father of Carlos Rodon. He is an immigrant from Cuba who moved to the United States in 1967 when he was only five years old. Carlos completed his schooling at Holly Springs High School in North Carolina.
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Carlos Rodon Parents' Nationality
Carlos Rodon’s parents, Julie Rodon and Carlos Rodon Sr. are both American nationals. The couple are of Cuban descent and qualifies to be an American citizen.
FAQs On Carlos Rodon
A. His full name is Carlos Antonio Rodón.
A. Carlos Rodón was born on December 10, 1992, in Miami, Florida.
A. Carlos Rodón made his Major League debut on April 21, 2015.
A. Carlos Rodón was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the 2014 MLB Draft.
A. Carlos Rodón played college baseball at North Carolina State University.
A. Carlos Rodon signed a deal with the New York Yankees on December 21, 2022. The deal is worth $162 million and has a $5 million signing bonus added to it. The contract lasts six years and the average salary he will receive is $27 million.
