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Anthony Vincent Rizzo is a three-time All-Star professional baseball first baseman for the Yankees, and has previously played for the Padres and Cubs.
Anthony Rizzo is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his Major League debut in 2011 and eventually went on to become a three-time All-Star and a Gold Glove Award winner. Rizzo is known for his clutch hitting, winning the 2016 World Series with the Cubs, and is the 2020 National League batting champion.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Anthony Rizzo is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On August 8, 1989, Anthony Rizzo was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Drafted by Boston Red Sox</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rizzo was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 6th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Traded to San Diego Padres</div><div class='timeline-text'>In December 2010, he was traded to the San Diego Padres.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins Chicago Cubs</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rizzo was traded to the Chicago Cubs in January 2012, where he would become a key player.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins World Series with Cubs</div><div class='timeline-text'>Anthony Rizzo played a crucial role in the Cubs' victory in the 2016 World Series, ending a 108-year drought for the team.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins Gold Glove Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rizzo won the Gold Glove Award in 2018, recognizing his superior fielding performance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Traded to New York Yankees</div><div class='timeline-text'>In July 2021, Rizzo was traded to the New York Yankees, marking a new chapter in his career.</div></div></div>
Anthony Rizzo is an American professional baseball first baseman who was born on August 8, 1989 and is currently 34 years old. He is best known for his impressive career as a major league baseball player with the Chicago Cubs, where he has been a three-time All-Star and a two-time Gold Glove Award winner.
