Christian Yelich is an American MLB (Major League Baseball) outfielder who now plays for the Milwaukee Brewers after spending four seasons with the Miami Marlins.

What is Christian Yelich’s age? Where did he get his education?

Christian Yelich is the oldest of Stephen and Alecia Yelich’s three sons, Christian Stephen Yelich. Collin Yelich, a fellow baseball player, and Cameron Yelich, a marine serving in the United States Marine Corps, are his younger brothers. His great-grandfather was former Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers footballer Fred Gehrke, and his uncle is former UCLA Bruins footballer Chris Yelich.

Yelich, 29, was born and raised in Thousand Oaks, California, and attended Westlake High School. He received a baseball scholarship at the University of Miami after graduation. Yelich was a standout baseball player at Westlake, earning Second Team All-American honors and being ranked #34 among the greatest high school players in the US.

Career

The Miami Marlins selected Christian Yelich in the first round, 23rd overall, in the 2010 MLB Draft. He received a $1.7 million signing bonus from the Marlins. In 2011 and 2012, he was named Minor League Player of the Year for two years in a row. For his performance in left field during the 2014 season, Yelich also holds the distinction of being the youngest recipient and the only outfielder to earn the Gold Glove Award.

In March 2015, he agreed to a seven-year agreement worth a projected $49.57 million, but injuries hampered him and he spent the majority of his time on the sidelines before being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers on January 25, 2018.

When he joined with the Brewers, his fortunes changed, as he was named to the 2018 MLB All-Star Game in his first season. On September 2, 2018, he hit his first grand slam in a game against the Washington Nationals. On March 6, 2020, he signed a $215 million nine-year agreement with the Brewers, breaking the record for the highest-valued contract ever signed.

Yelich was also a member of the US national baseball team and competed in the 2017 World Baseball Classic for his country. He was named to the All-World Baseball Classic squad as a result of his performance at the event.

He was also named to the MLB All-Stars roster for the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series, but he decided not to compete.

Who is Christian Yelich dating right now?

Christian Yelich is rumored to be dating Emily Balkind, according to a variety of sources. The two were seen together, leading to speculation that Yelich had a new girlfriend. Neither party, however, has verified or refuted the rumor outright.