What is Roberto Alomar's Net Worth?
Roberto Alomar, a former professional baseball player, has an estimated net worth of $30 million. Recognized as the premier second baseman of his era, Alomar is hailed as one of the greatest all-around players in MLB history.
Early Life
Roberto "Robbie" Alomar Velázquez was born on February 5, 1968, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, into a family deeply involved in baseball. Raised mainly by his mother, Alomar and his older brother, Sandy Alomar Jr., took every summer to join their father, a major league second baseman, exposing them to the sport early on.
MLB Career
Roberto Alomar signed with the San Diego Padres at age 17, beginning his professional journey with the team's Class-A affiliate in Charleston. He achieved notable success early, winning the California League batting title with a .346 average in 1986 while playing for the Reno Padres. Alomar made his major league debut on April 22, 1988, against the Houston Astros and earned his first All-Star selection in 1990.
On December 5, 1990, Alomar and Joe Carter were traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Fred McGriff and Tony Fernández. Serving the Blue Jays until 1995, he consistently excelled, earning All-Star selections and Gold Glove Awards each season. Subsequent stints included signing with the Baltimore Orioles (1995-1998) and the Cleveland Indians (1999-2001), where he enjoyed some of his best seasons. Alomar completed his career with the New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, and Arizona Diamondbacks, ultimately retiring during spring training in 2005.
The switch hitter finished with a career batting average of .300, accumulating 2,724 hits, 210 home runs, and 1,134 RBIs. Alomar was a 12-time All-Star, 10-time Gold Glove Award winner, and four-time Silver Slugger Award recipient. He was named ALCS MVP in 1992 and secured World Series titles in 1992 and 1993. In 2011, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as the first player represented in a Blue Jays cap. Toronto also retired his No. 12 jersey, and Alomar was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame.
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Contracts & Career Earnings
By the end of his career, Roberto Alomar was earning more than $8 million annually. Notably, he earned $3 million and $5 million during his World Series-winning years in 1992 and 1993, respectively. With the Cleveland Indians, his salary escalated to over $7 million per year and reached $8 million annually with the New York Mets.
Throughout his MLB career, Alomar amassed over $76.6 million in salary alone.
Personal Life
Roberto Alomar married Puerto Rican model Maripily Rivera in June 2009, but their union was marred by allegations of domestic violence in 2010, leading to a private settlement and their subsequent divorce in 2011.
Alomar faced multiple lawsuits from at least four women, including his ex-wife, for allegedly exposing them to HIV. Reports indicate he paid $4 million in settlements to ex-girlfriends Ilya Dall and professional tennis player Meghann Shaughnessy.
In 2021, Alomar was banned from baseball following an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations dating back to 2014. Consequently, the Blue Jays removed him from their Level of Excellence and took down his retired number banner from the Rogers Centre.
In December 2012, Alomar married Toronto native Kim Perks. The couple has a daughter and resides in Toronto.
Real Estate
In December 2009, Roberto Alomar purchased a luxurious mansion in Tampa, Florida, for $2.4 million. Spanning over 3 acres, the property includes a stunning 18,000 square foot mansion with 9 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. Alomar listed the home for sale in 2014 for $6.5 million and eventually sold it for $4 million in May 2020.
