Anthony Rizzo

American professional baseball player · United States · On the map · Athletes · Born 1989 · age 37

Anthony Vincent Rizzo is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 14 seasons, primarily for the Chicago Cubs and was pivotal in the team's 2016 World Series victory.

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A life in dates

2017Roberto Clemente AwardAward2016Rawlings Gold Glove AwardAwardSilver Slugger AwardAward2014Branch Rickey AwardAwardMajor League Baseball All-StarAward1989Born8 August 1989

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Career 3

ClubYears

New York Yankees2021-2024

Chicago Cubs2012-2021

San Diego Padres2011

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Rizzo batting for the San Diego Padres in 2011

Rizzo (right) playing first base for the Chicago Cubs in 2012

Rizzo (right) with David Ortiz during 2016 Home Run Derby

Rizzo celebrates the final out of the 2016 World Series

Rizzo presents President Obama a Cubs jersey at a January 16, 2017, visit to the White House

Rizzo on the set of Good Morning America in 2016

Rizzo accepts the Heart & Hustle Award at the 2015 MLBPAA Legends for Youth Dinner

Awards

Roberto Clemente Award2017

Rawlings Gold Glove Award2016

Silver Slugger Award2016

Branch Rickey Award2014

Major League Baseball All-Star2014

About this person

Rizzo is a 3-time All-Star, and is the recipient of a Silver Slugger Award, 4 Gold Glove Awards, and a Roberto Clemente Award. A survivor of Hodgkin's lymphoma, Rizzo is also notable for his philanthropic endeavors, having started the Anthony Rizzo Foundation which partners with Lurie Children's Hospital. Rizzo won the Heart & Hustle Award in 2015.

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United States