Despite a leg ailment sustained in a childhood accident, Jeurys Familia’s father worked for the Dominican military and part-time at a petrol station. Familia’s mother was employed in a little boutique. The parents reared five children on their combined earnings.
Familia’s favorite sport as a child in the Boca Chica neighborhood of Santo Domingo was basketball. He had a soft spot for Allen Iverson and was a big fan of Kobe Bryant.
He didn’t start playing baseball until he was older, and by then, his pals had mostly abandoned basketball in favor of baseball. For most of his childhood, he did not have access to baseball equipment.
Familia was arrested on a domestic violence accusation in Fort Lee, New Jersey on October 31, 2016. The charge was dropped on December 15 owing to a lack of evidence. His arrest in October was likewise removed from his record.
Familia was suspended for just fifteen games after he and his wife participated in the league’s investigation, which concluded that he “physically attacked his wife, or threatened her or others with physical force or injury, on October 31, 2016.”
Jeurys Familia Contract And Salary
Jeurys Familia agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Phillies on a one-year, $6,000,000 contract, with $6,000,000 guaranteed and an annual average salary of $6,000,000. Familia will receive a base pay of $6,000,000 in 2022, with a total income of $6,000,000.
Jeurys Familia Net Worth
Jeurys Familia has an estimated net worth of $3 Million – $5 Million