Get to Know George Springer’s Wife Charlise Castro

George Springer’s wife is Charlise Kristine Castro, an American model and personal fitness trainer originally from Saugerties, New York. She was born on May 13, 1992, and is currently 31 years old. Charlise got engaged to her husband in 2016 and married him a year later, in January 2018, in a private ceremony in Newport Beach, California.

Charlise Castro’s Early Life and Education

Raised by parents Angel and Jenelle Castro in New York with a brother named Andre Castro, Charlise attended Kingston High School where she played softball, basketball, and volleyball. She received a Division I scholarship which saw her represent Puerto Rico in the World Cup of Softball in 2012.

Later on, Charlise studied psychology at the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore before transferring to gain a degree in Communications from the University of Albany in 2014 followed by an MBA from the University of Saint Rose.

How Charlise Became George Springer’s Wife

Charlise met MLB player George Springer whilst on vacation in San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico, back in December 2016. Later on that year, they got engaged, with George proposing on the beach amidst romantic vibes set off by Game Of Thrones theme music playing during the proposal ceremony.

On January 2018, they tied the knot at the prestigious Resort At Pelican Hill situated in California; having chairs arranged around Italian rotunda for guests as sunset lit up that special moment with Charlise adorned fittingly wearing white mermaid style gown complete with lace overlay fabric as final detail!

Highlights of Charlise Castro and George Springer’s Relationship:

• Charlise Castro and George Springer met in 2011 at the University of Connecticut, where they were both student-athletes.
• They started dating shortly after meeting and were in a long-distance relationship for some time when George left to play baseball in Houston and Charlise stayed in Connecticut to finish her studies.
• In 2016, George proposed to Charlise on the rooftop of their apartment in Houston.
• The couple got married on January 20, 2018, in a beautiful ceremony in Newport Beach, California, surrounded by their family and friends.
• In August 2020, Charlise announced on her Instagram account that she and George were expecting their first child together.
• In November 2020, the couple welcomed their daughter, who they named Sophia.
• In February 2021, George signed a six-year, $150 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, which meant that he would be playing for a Canadian team for the first time in his career.
• In March 2021, Charlise shared on Instagram that she and George had to make the difficult decision to move their family to Toronto without their beloved dog, Astro, due to the strict quarantine laws in Canada.
• Despite the challenges, the couple seemed to be thriving in their new home and shared many happy moments with their daughter on social media.

Overall, Charlise and George’s relationship has been going strong for over a decade, and they have faced many challenges together, including long-distance and moving to a new country. However, they seem to have a strong bond and a supportive relationship, and they continue to build a life together as a family.

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George Springer’s Wife Had A Professional Career as a Softball Player

Charlise proved to be an incredible sports star during her college days playing softball. She was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie of The Year for MD-Eastern Shore whilst she became the second person to win The American East Conference triple crown with .461 average, 13 home runs and 53 RBIs when playing for UAlbany.

Who Is Charlise Castro’s Husband, George Springer?

George Chelston Springer III was born on the 19^th of September 1989 in New Britain, Connecticut. His nationality is American while his ethnicity is Latino/Hispanic (Puerto Rican on his maternal side and Panamanian on his paternal side).

Springer grew up in the blue-collar, working-class neighborhood of New Britain. As a child, he had a stuttering speech which led to ridicule and teasing from his peers. He thus found it difficult speaking in public, and the only thing that gave him comfort was baseball.

George Springer’s Parents

Springer hails from a tight-knit family background. His father’s name is George Junior while his mother’s name is Laura. His dad played in the Little League World Series, while his mother is a former gymnast. The outfielder also has two elder sisters namely, Nicole and Lena.

They both played softball (a version of baseball) in college. Additionally, the patriarch of the Springer family is the late George Senior. He emigrated from Panama to the US when he was just 17. He played baseball at the Teachers College of Connecticut before going on to become a teacher and a baseball coach.

On noticing this, his dad built him a batting cage in their backyard. He also played with him regularly and often took him to watch the games of minor league side, New Britain Rock Cats. During one of such games, George Springer got a chance to play with Cats player, and future MLB great, Torri Hunter. The whole experience not only solidified his love for the game but also his desire to pursue it professionally.

George Springer’s Career Endeavours

George Springer commenced his journey to the MLB via the school system. He played four years of varsity baseball at New Britain High School, as well as Old Farms School, and was so impressive that he was selected by an MLB side in the 2008 MLB draft. He however declined and enrolled at the University of Connecticut to play college baseball.

During his three years in college, 2009 – 2011, Springer received several accolades including First Team All-American honors (by Perfect Game USA) and Big East Conference rookie of the year award. George Springer was drafted into the MLB by the Houston Astros in 2011. He spent the first two years playing for various minor league sides before making his MLB debut for the Astros on the 16^th of April 2014.

Since then, the Connecticut native has recorded impressive feats both on and off the field. He was a pivotal part of the Astros squad that defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 to clinch the World Series title in 2017. As a testament to his outstanding individual contributions, he was given the World Series MVP award.

He was also awarded the Silver Slugger Award as the best offensive player in the American League. Off the field, Springer has been described as the heart and soul of the Astros team thanks to his enthusiasm, personality, and energy. The player has also supported several charity programs, especially those that assist kids with speech problems.

George Springer’s Wife is also a Personal Fitness Trainer

Despite receiving numerous job offers to continue playing softball professionally after college, Charlise decided instead to pursue her passion for helping people reach their fitness goals and became a professional personal fitness trainer. Over time, many clients have praised her commitment, expertise and encouragement when it comes to getting into shape.

What Is Charlise Castro’s Net Worth

Charlise Kristine Castro’s net worth is estimated at $1 million, she has made her own fortune while her husband’s fortune is over $8 million.

Final Thoughts
Charlise Castro is an exemplary example for many who wish to achieve their fitness goals; given that she has made quite a career out of being both professional athlete plus personal trainer – all centered around that very topic! In addition, having married another professional athlete only speaks volumes about how much they must love each other deeply enough to make such important lifetime commitment!