Jordan Robert Romano, popularly known as Jordan Romano, is a talented and successful Canadian athlete who currently plays as a professional baseball player for the famous Toronto Blue Jays.
Renowned for his exceptional skills and unwavering dedication to the sport, Romano has made a name for himself in Major League Baseball (MLB) and continues to impress fans and critics with his remarkable performances on the field.
Romano consistently demonstrated his unparalleled talent as a valuable asset to the team, cementing his place as an influential figure in professional baseball.
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- Full Name: Jordan Robert Romano
- Stage Name: Jordan Romano
- Date of birth: April 21, 1993
- Age: 30 years old
- Place of birth: Markham, Ontario, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian
- Occupation: Baseball player
- Height: 1.96m
- Parents: Cynthia and Joe Romano
- Siblings: Chris, Julia and Cassandra
- Spouse: Sam Hathcoat
- Children: None
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: 5 million
Early life and education
Jordan Robert Romano, a highly skilled and successful Canadian athlete, was born on April 21, 1993 in Markham, Ontario, Canada. He was raised by loving parents, Cynthia and Joe Romano.
During his childhood and teenage years, Jordan grew up with his older brother Chris and two younger sisters Julia and Cassandra. Jordan attended Father Michael McGivney Catholic High School throughout his education.
Career
Romano excelled in a variety of sports, including baseball, basketball, football, and volleyball. Although he was not drafted immediately after high school, he decided to continue his education at Connors State College in Oklahoma. In his first season at Connors State, Romano went 0-1 with an ERA of 8.68 and allowed 14 strikeouts in 91 innings.
Romano transferred to Houston Baptist University after completing his freshman year at Connors State. During his time at Houston Baptist, he showed impressive skills on the field, posting a 14-5 record, a 3.75 ERA, and a remarkable 204 strikeouts in just 174 innings pitched.
Thanks to his stellar performance, Romano caught the attention of the Toronto Blue Jays, who selected him in the tenth round of the 2014 MLB draft. The Blue Jays were keen on Romano’s talents and offered him a $25,000 signing bonus, which he gladly accepted.
During the 2014 season, Romano played for the Gulf Coast League Blue Jays and Bluefield Blue Jays in the Rookie and Advanced Rookie Appalachian Leagues. In 13 games, he recorded 1 win and 1 loss, with an impressive ERA of 1.93. Additionally, Romano struck out 34 batters in just 28 innings.
Romano suffered a serious injury to his ulnar collateral ligament during spring training in 2015. As a result, he underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the entire season. However, he returned in 2016 and once again joined the Blue Jays organization.
He played for various teams within the organization, including the Bluefield Blue Jays, Dunedin Blue Jays, and New Hampshire Fisher Cats. In 48 appearances, Romano posted an impressive record of 8 wins and 3 losses, with an ERA of 2.34. He also struck out 130 batters in 91 and two-thirds innings.
Social media
- Instagram: @jordromano30
- Twitter: @Gordondemand30
Personal life
Romano, happily married to Sam Hathcoat, is known for his devotion to his family. He has a close relationship with his parents and siblings, and values their relationships.
Furthermore, Romano is actively involved in many community activities and generously donates his time and efforts to several charities. Romano and Sam do not have any children yet despite his dedication to his family and community.
Net worth
Romano’s net worth is currently $5 million. He recently signed a lucrative multi-year deal with the Blue Jays, which guarantees him an average annual salary of $5 million over the course of the deal.
