Andres Alfonso Gimenez Osorio a.k.a. Andres Gimenez is a professional baseball player from Venezuela. The baseball shortstop is currently signed to the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball (MLB). Earlier, he played for the New York Mets.
Barquisimeto, Venezuela native, Andres Gimenez was born on 4th September 1998, under the star sign Virgo. He grew up in a baseball family and a baseball ambiance. He started playing baseball when he was a little kid. Now the Venezuelan hunk is twenty-two years old. He stands 1.80 m tall and weighs 73 kg.
In 2015, Gimenez signed with New York Mets for a $1.5 million signing bonus. Then he went on to play for various minor league teams such as Dominican Summer League Mets, Columbia Fireflies, St. Lucie Mets, and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies until the 2019 season. The minimum salary of a minor league player is $46,000.
Andreas Gimenez has an estimated net worth of $3.5 Million. SOURCE: Instagram- @andreasgimenez Andres has an estimated net worth of $3.5 Million and has earned a total of $7,441,118 from his professional ventures. In 2020, he played for Major League New York Mets, earning a base salary of $208,704. As of 2021, he is signed to Cleveland Indians where his annual salary is reported $577,100.
Andres Gimenez, the skilled second baseman representing the Cleveland Guardians, has recently solidified his commitment to the team by inking a substantial contract extension. The terms of this agreement encompass a notable seven-year tenure with the Guardians. The contract holds a significant financial value, standing at $106.5 million.
As part of this arrangement, Gimenez received a $4 million signing bonus, underscoring the organization's investment in his continued contributions. An intriguing facet of the contract is the inclusion of a club option for the 2031 season, providing a glimpse of potential long-term involvement.
This newly minted contract holds remarkable significance within the context of the Cleveland Guardians' history. Notably, it claims the distinction of being the second-largest deal the franchise has ever executed, trailing only behind the impressive seven-year, $141 million contract secured by third baseman Jose Ramirez. Gimenez's trajectory into this lucrative extension stems from a trade that transpired in January 2021.
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Andres Gimenez is married to his long-time girlfriend, Rogerlys Amaya. The couple tied the knot In February 2021. He has shared his wedding video on Instagram.
Andres Gimenez and his wife SOURCE: Instagram @elmomentoperfecto.ca Scrolling through his Instagram, it's confirmed the duo are together since 2015 May. On 23rd May 2019, he shared pictures of Duo and captioned,
"I cannot feel more fortunate to have such a beautiful, kind, and understanding woman sharing every day with me for 4 years, thank you for your love and your unconditional support. Happy Anniversary my love!"
In fact, Gimenez's first IG post is of their first anniversary. The couple is yet to have a baby in spite of their spicy relationship. They might be planning the baby for the future and focusing on their career now.
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In July 2015, Gimenez signed with the New York Mets of MLB as an international free agent. The following year, he made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Mets where he spent the remaining season, batting a combined .350 with three home runs, 38 RBIs, and a .992 OPS. He spent the 2017 season with the Columbia Fireflies and the next season with both the St. Lucie Mets and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.
After the 2019 season, Gimenez was named to the Met's 40-man roster. He made the Mets Opening Day roster in 2020 and his Major League debut on 24th July at Citi Field, replacing Robinson Cano.
On 7th January 2021, the Mets traded Gimenez to Cleveland Indians for Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco.
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