Jeremiah Estrada is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB).
He previously played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs for his spilt-change pitching style.
Highlights
- Jeremiah Estrada is an American professional baseball pitcher who plays for the San Diego Padres of MLB.
- Jeremiah Estrada’s parents, Ramiro Estrada and Carmen Estrada are natives of Indio, California.
- Estrada is of Mexican heritage, although he was born and raised in California, USA, and is of American nationality.
Estrada was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 6th round (195th overall) from Palm Desert High School in 2017.
He made his MLB debut on August 30, 2022, for the Cubs against the Toronto Blue Jays, striking out two in scoreless innings of relief.
Furthermore, on November 6, 2023, Jeremiah was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres.
From May 23 to 28, 2024, Estrada struck out 13 consecutive batters, setting an MLB record since the expansion era.
He threw 53 consecutive pitches to those 13 batters without a single ball being put in play or allowing a base runner.
Jeremiah Estrada’s Parents Are Natives Of Indio California
Jeremiah Estrada was born on November 1, 1998, in Rancho Mirage, California, as the eldest son of father Ramiro Estrada and mother Carmen Estrada.
His parents are natives of Indio, California. Jeremiah’s father, Ramiro, attended Indo High School and studied at the College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California.
Similarly, his mother, Carmen, is also from Indio-California. However, the familial heritage of 26 year-old Jeremiah Estrada belongs to Mexican origin.
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His patriarchal lineage, ‘Estrada’ surname, remains predominantly within Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in Spain, Mexico, and Latin America.
Similarly, in one of the TikTok videos where he is seen interviewing an influencer, Jeremiah states that he represents Mexican culture in MLB and is proud of that. The player said,
Thank you guys for all the support out there. I am happy to represent as a Mexican here to represent the Mexican culture and heritage. And I will do my best show what else I can do. Thank You and Viva La Raza!!
Jeremiah Estrada
Moreover, Mexican community pages post Jeremiah Estrada’s victorious records and performances on social media and proudly share his legacy.
Furthermore, Jeremiah’s father often posts on his social media about him being proud of the Mexican and Indio-California communities.
Additional Information
- As of 2024, his estimated net worth is $1 million. His income is primarily derived from his professional contracts and salary within Major League Baseball.
- Jeremiah Estrada has two brothers, Jerijah Estrada, who is 13, and Jireh Estrada, who is 11.
- According to his Instagram Bio, Jeremiah Estrada is a follower of Jesus Christ.
