Personal Profile About George Springer
George Springer is an American professional baseball player born on September 19, 1989, in New Britain, Connecticut. His full name is George Chelston Springer. He played college baseball at the University of Connecticut, where he became the 2011 Big East Player of the Year. The Houston Astros selected him with the 11th overall pick in the 2011 MLB Draft. Springer reached the major leagues with Houston in 2014. He won the 2017 World Series with the Astros and received World Series MVP honors after hitting five home runs in the series. He joined the Toronto Blue Jays in 2021 and remains with the club in 2026. MLB lists him as a four-time All-Star and three-time American League Silver Slugger winner.
George Springer Contract
George Springer contract with the Toronto Blue Jays is a six-year, $150 million agreement signed in January 2021. The deal was the largest contract in Blue Jays history at the time. The 2026 season is the final year of the agreement. MLB confirmed in September 2026 that Springer is playing the last season of the six-year deal.
George Springer Wife
George Springer wife Charlise Castro is a former softball player. She played college softball at the University at Albany and also represented Puerto Rico at international level. MLB's current player biography identifies Charlise as his wife. Springer and Castro were engaged before the 2017 MLB postseason. They married on January 20, 2018, in Southern California after Springer's World Series-winning season with Houston.
George Springer Age
George Springer age is 37 Years. Springer made his MLB debut with Houston in 2014. He is still playing for Toronto in 2026, more than 12 years after reaching the major leagues.
George Springer Position
George Springer position is designated hitter on Toronto's current MLB roster. The Blue Jays have used him mainly at DH during the 2026 season, and MLB's current profile lists him at that position. Springer spent much of his earlier career as an outfielder, playing center field and right field. Toronto still listed him as a right fielder during parts of 2025 and early 2026 before his current DH designation.