Robinson Jose Cano is a baseball second baseman player for the New York Mets. He plays in the Major League Baseball(MLB).
He kickstarted his MLB career in 2005 when he played for the New York Yankees and was also a part of their team when they won the 2009 World Series. He then went on to play for the Seattle Mariners from 2014 till 2018 and also represented his home, the Dominican Republic at the international stage where he won a gold medal and the Most Valuable Player in 2013 for the World Baseball Classic tournament.
He has a varied number of awards to his name throughout his entire career including a silver-slugger award and is also a two-time golden glove recipient.
Robinson Cano’s Net Worth is around $70 Million
Robinson Cano is an eight-time all-star. He has an estimated net worth of $70 Million for the year 2020. According to sources, Robinson Cano’s salary is said to be $24 Million.
He also endorses mega brands like Nike, Alaska Airlines, Franklin, Wilson Sporting Goods and New Era, which helps him gather a huge net worth.
The real reason of Robinson Cano’s suspension from MLB Season
A lot of talks have begun as the Robinson Cano tested positive for the second time when he took his PED test. It was said that he was under the influence of performance enhancing drugs like stanozolol and since it was the second time that this MLB star has tested positive he will be suspended for the whole 2021 Season.
The team president, Sandy Alderson issued a statement saying,
“We were extremely disappointed to be informed about Robinson’s suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The violation is very unfortunate for him, the organization, our fans, and the sport. The Mets fully support MLB’s efforts toward eliminating performance enhancing substances from the game.”
Due to this suspension, Robinson Cano will not be eligible to his salary and his brand endorsements may also take a hit. However, he is most likely to rejoin New York in the 2022 Season.
Robinson Cano’s formative years
Robinson Cano was born on the 22nd of October, 1982 in San Pedro De Macori, Dominican Republic. He spent his grade seven to nine in Barringer High school and then moved to study at the San Pedro Apostol High School. He also played for the Estrellas Orientales in the Dominican Winter Baseball League.
His father’s name is Jose Cano and he played with the New York Yankees as a free agent and was a part of the Minor leagues with the Atlanta Braves.
Robinson Cano’s family life
Robinson Cano is well known for his charitable contributions. He is a very secretive person with his personal life he however does have a son named Robinson who currently resides in the Dominican Republic. Robinson Cano also opened a Montessori school in his hometown and has a pediatric rehabilitation ward named after him at the Hackensack University Medical Center.
