Who are Jeremy Pena's parents? | MLB Players

While he may not yet be a household name, it won't be long before every baseball fan knows the name, Jeremy Pena. The Houston Astros rookie has enjoyed a breakout season as the shortstop replacement for Carlos Correa. At 25 years old, Pena has already racked up an impressive number of achievements.

Pena was named the American League Gold Glove winner at shortstop, as well as being selected as the ALCS MVP for his performances against the New York Yankees. He became the first Astros rookie to win a Gold Glove, and the first rookie ever to win a Gold Glove at shortstop in MLB history.

"Jeremy Pena. First shortstop to ever win a gold glove as a rookie." - MLB Metrics

As if his laundry list of accomplishments wasn't enough, last night he became the first rookie shortstop to hit a home run in the World Series. Pena's home run came off of Noah Syndergaard in the top of the fourth inning of the Astros' 3-2 Game Five victory. He finished the game with three hits, which led the team.

Jeremy is the son of Cecilia and Geronimo Pena. His father, Geronimo, is a former Major Leaguer who was born in the Dominican Republic in 1967. He spent five seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals and one with the Cleveland Indians. Over his career, he hit 30 home runs and 124 RBIs, while amassing a .262 batting average.

Cecilia and Geronima live in Providence, R.I.

"Gerónimo Peña (1990-95)" - Random STL Cardinals

Jeremy Pena's road to the show

Pena was born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, before moving to Maine at the age of nine. He played high school baseball in Maine, before being selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 39th round. Pena declined to sign with the team, choosing to attend the University of Maine instead.

After a successful collegiate career, Jeremy Pena was drafted by the Houston Astros in the third round of the 2018 draft. In November of 2021, the Astros selected Pena's contract.

Entering the 2022 season, Pena was named the starting shortstop for the Astros, replacing Carlos Correa, who left the team in free agency. Peña batted .253 with 132 hits, 22 home runs, and 63 RBIs. He also tied Correa for the shortstop rookie record for home runs.

"The Astros replaced Carlos Correa with rookie Jeremy Peña who won the ALCS MVP and most likely the World Series MVP. For $34+ million dollars less this season. #LevelUp" - Ray Donovan