Dominikson “Didi” Gregorius, OON is a Dutch professional baseball shortstop who plays for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball’s National League East (MLB). He previously played in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds, the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the New York Yankees, among other teams. He is one-of-a-kind because of the skills that he has developed through hard effort.
Early Life
Didi Gregorius was born in Amsterdam on February 18, 1990. His father, Johannes Gregorius, Sr., was a carpenter who pitched for the Amsterdam Pirates of the Honkbal Hoofdklasse, the Dutch professional baseball league, and his mother, Sheritsa Stroop, was a former member of the Netherlands women’s national softball team. Antonio, Gregorius’ paternal grandfather, was also a baseball player, pitching for the Netherlands Antilles in four games at the 1955 Pan American Games.
When Gregorius was five years old, his family relocated to Curaçao, where he began playing tee-ball and youth baseball. When Gregorius was a teenager, MLB scouts took notice of him, and he chose to sign with the Reds in 2007 after they offered to bring him to the United States. Gregorius’ progress through the Reds’ farm system was slowed in 2011 when he missed two months of the season due to a chronic kidney problem, but he made his major league debut in September 2012. After starter shortstop Zack Cozart obstructed Gregorius’ path to the majors, Cincinnati traded him to Arizona, where he split playing time with Chris Owings and Cliff Pennington.
Didi Gregorius Career
Didi Gregorius started his professional career in 2006 under-18 tournament with the Dutch Antilles piqued the interest of MLB scout Jim Stoeckel. Two years later, the Reds signed Gregorius as an international free agent, at Stoeckel’s urging. The Reds offered him a chance to play professional baseball in the United States rather than the Venezuelan or Dominican Summer Leagues. In 2008, he debuted with the Gulf Coast Reds of the Rookie League. In 134 chances, he batted.155 with 10 strikeouts and 12 errors. Gregorius had elevated cholesterol and protein levels, as well as hypertension when he was tested in the spring of 2011. He was suspected of using performance-enhancing drugs, but tests revealed a kidney problem.
On April 3, Gregorius had eight RBIs in the Yankees’ 11–4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. In-Game 2 of the ALCS, Gregorius aggravated an “asymptomatic” partial ulnar collateral ligament injury. After the Yankees’ playoff run, Gregorius needed Tommy John surgery to repair his elbow. Only Gregorius, Lou Gehrig, and Joe DiMaggio had 4-for-4 games with seven RBIs. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 MLB season was postponed until July and shortened to 60 games. Because of his kidney disease, Gregorius was considered “high-risk” for the virus and could opt out of playing (.286). He hit.345 with runners on base. Gregorius debuted for the Netherlands in 2011. His elbow ulnar collateral ligament injury kept him out of the 2013 World Baseball Classic and much of spring training.
Social Media
Didi Gregorius has a large following on Instagram, where he has 359K followers and 954 followings, in addition to 765 posts. He also has a Twitter account, where he has been active since June 2012 and has 291.7K followers as well as 493 followings.
Didi Gregorius Biography |
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| Real Name | Mariekson Julius Gregorius |
| Birth Date | 18 February 1990 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 31 Years |
| Birth Place | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Profession | Baseball Player |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Aquarius |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 6’ 3” – in Centimeters – 190 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 84 kg – in Pounds – 185 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 14 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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| Father | Johannes Gregorius, Sr. |
| Mother | Sheritsa Stroop |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | Johannes Gregorius Jr. |
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| School | – |
| College | – |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Affair | Yes |
| Is he a Gay? | No |
| Girlfriend | Judy Henriques |
Personal Life
It was in 2009 when Gregorius adopted the moniker “Didi” as his American teammates had difficulty pronouncing his given name, Mariekson. His father and brother are also known as “Didi.” Gregorius, like many Curaçao natives, is fluent in four languages: English, Spanish, Dutch, and Papamiän. In his spare time, he enjoys photography and tattooing, which he began after the COVID-19 pandemic halted the 2020 Major League Baseball season.
Didi Gregorius Net Worth
Didi has accumulated a net worth of around $5 million, all of which is derived through his baseball career and other sources. He is really enthusiastic about his sport and is committed to accomplishing his goal.
Trivia
- In 2009, Gregorius spent most of his time with the Pioneer League’s Rookie-level Billings Mustangs, where he batted.314 in 50 appearances.
- As a result of Miguel Rojas’ promotion to Double-A, Gregorius was assigned to the Class A-Advanced Lynchburg Hillcats, where he served as the team’s starting shortstop until September 1.
- The following season, Gregorius joined the Canberra Cavalry of the Australian Baseball League, where he played for them.
- Gregorius was promoted to the Triple-A Louisville Bats of the International League after 81 games with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos of the Southern League.
- On December 16, 2019, the Philadelphia Phillies announced the signing of Gregorius to a one-year deal worth $14 million.
