Sergio Francisco Romo is a pitcher who currently plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. As a pitcher, Romo has played for the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays, Miami Marlins, Minnesota Twins, Oakland A’s, and Seattle Mariners before joining the Blue Jays
Romo grew up a Dodgers fan in Brawley, California. Romo attended four colleges before being picked by the Giants in the 28th round of the 2005 draft. He made his major league debut in 2008 and played 45 games for the Giants in 2009.
As the Giants won the World Series in 2010, he became the setup man for closer Brian Wilson. He had a 1.50 earned run average (ERA) in 2011, then became the Giants’ closer in 2012, getting three saves as the Giants won the World Series.
Romo was selected as an All-Star in 2013. He lost the position of being the closer the following year but still won his third World Series ring when the Giants defeated the Kansas City Royals in the 2014 World Series.
Romo was born to Mexican parents in Brawley, California. He was a lifelong Los Angeles Dodgers supporter. Both his father and grandpa were baseball players, and his grandfather belonged to the Mexico City Diablos Rojos.
His dad Frank, who was a semi-pro baseball player, was unable to play in Minor League Baseball due to work obligations, and he wanted to ensure that his son had the same opportunity.
Where Is Sergio Romo Parents From?
Sergio Romo’s parents are from Mexico but have spent almost all their lives in Brawley, California.