George Realmuto
George Realmuto
George Realmuto is a child and adolescent psychiatry specialist based in Minneapolis, MN. He currently practices at University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview Riverside and accepts multiple insurance plans.
He has been an influential voice in the statewide debate over marijuana legalization, joining other physicians to express their worries about its potential dangers.
Early Life and Education
Born on March 18, 1991 in Del City, Oklahoma to blue-collar workers his parents, George Michael Realmuto developed into an avid athlete throughout his childhood years; playing baseball, football and wrestling competitively.
He attended Carl Albert High School in Midwest City, where he was a three-sport standout. He played shortstop for the baseball team, quarterback for the football team and power forward on the basketball squad.
He set a national high school baseball record with 119 runs batted in (RBIs) during his senior year. Additionally, he played on the football and basketball teams that won state championships.
Professional Career
George Realmuto began his professional baseball career with the Class A-Advanced Jupiter Hammerheads of the Florida State League in 2012. He was paired with promising pitcher Jose Fernandez, and this pairing was expected to form the foundation of Miami Marlins’ future major league roster.
Realmuto hit.299 during the 2014 season, hitting eight home runs and driving in 62 runs with 423 at-bats. He and pitcher Justin Nicolino helped their team win the Southern League championship and were named Postseason All-Stars by the league.
In 2015, Realmuto was promoted to the major leagues and named the starting catcher for the Marlins. He set a rookie hit record of 114 hits and earned himself both honors – Rookie of the Year by his club as well as winning both the Florida State League Rookie of the Year Award.
Achievements and Honors
Realmuto is an accomplished player who has earned numerous honors throughout his career. He was named to two National League All-Star teams and earned the Gold Glove Award in 2019.
He was also a member of the Silver Slugger Team, where he has proven to be an impressive hitter and made many plays on defense.
He has been an invaluable member of the Philadelphia Phillies organization and will remain an integral part of their lineup in the foreseeable future.
Personal Life
George Realmuto developed an interest in sports early on; he began playing baseball at five and later took up wrestling.
In addition to sports, he was actively involved in school activities. He earned awards for being a member of both the National Honor Society and Spanish Honors Society.
He is currently the catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies and an integral part of their success.
He was born on 18 March 1991 in Del City, Oklahoma and has an estimated net worth of $5.2 million. Married to Alexis Taylor, they have two children together.
Net Worth
Realmuto, born on 18 March 1991 in Del City, Oklahoma, is an American baseball player. As a catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies he has earned two All-Star selections during his five seasons with the team.
He boasts a net worth of over $14 billion, meaning he can afford to invest in free agents during the upcoming winter.
According to Jayson Stark of The Athletic, the Phillies are a prime candidate to sign Realmuto. According to him, they’ve offered him a five-year deal worth up to $100 million.
After George Springer is reported to have signed with the Toronto Blue Jays and DJ LeMahieu returned to New York, Realmuto’s market has become more clear. Last month, New York signed James McCann to a cheaper option, while reports indicate that Kurt Suzuki has agreed to terms with the Angels.