Alek Manoah Biography

Who Is Alek Manoah's Girlfriend?

Alek Manoah, 25, girlfriend is Marielena Somoza. It is unknown how the two individuals first became acquainted, but they have been dating since 2019. The lovebirds celebrate their anniversary every April 25. In 2019, Somoza revealed her boyfriend, a pitcher, on social media, saying, "Finally someone who appreciates Kit Kats as much as I do."

Alek Isaac girlfriend is Marielena Somoza. SOURCE: Instagram

During the pandemic, the pair also spent some time together in Dorado, Puerto Rico. This was an opportunity for Somoza to instruct her partner in the sport of volleyball. After Manoah made his debut in Major League Baseball in May 2021, his girlfriend sent an emotional post on social media to express her support for him and commend him for all the hard work he had put in.

What Is Alek Manoah's Net Worth?

As per Salary Sport, the estimated net worth of Alek Manoah is around $5 million as of 2023. His salary is $730,000. Manoah's pay in 2021 was $395,643. 

Alek Manoah Career Highlights

Alek Manoah got his high school education from South Dade High School in Homestead, Florida. His batting average as a junior was .492, and he had five home runs and 32 RBIs. During the summer of that year, he participated in the Under Armour All-America Baseball Game, held at Wrigley Field.

Alek Manoah got his high school education from South Dade High School in Homestead, Florida. SOURCE: Instagram

During his senior year, Manoah signed a letter of intent to play college baseball for the West Virginia University Mountaineers. As a result of Manoah's lack of selection in the Major League Baseball draft following his senior year of high school in 2016, he enrolled at West Virginia University.

Alek pitched to a 1-1 record with a 3.07 ERA as a freshman at West Virginia in 2017, making him eligible for a berth on the Big 12 All-Freshman Team. He appeared in 19 games during that season. In his second season in 2018, Manoah played in 23 games with a record of 3-5 with an earned run average of 4.00.

Manah had a tough time with command, as his WHIP was 1.50. Baseball America recognized Manoah as a preseason All-American before the start of the 2019 season. During the season, he was recognized with a spot on the Golden Spikes Award watchlist and received unanimous recognition as the Big 12 Pitcher of the Year.

During the 2019 Major League Baseball draft, Alek was regarded as one of the most promising prospects. The Toronto Blue Jays used the eleventh overall pick to choose him for their team. On July 27, he made his professional debut with the Vancouver Canadians of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League after signing a contract worth $4.55 million with the team.

Manoah recorded a 2.65 earned run average across six starts, striking out 27 batters across 17 innings pitched. The epidemic triggered by COVID-19 resulted in the cancellation of the minor league season in 2020, so Alek did not participate in any games at that level.

The Buffalo Bisons of the Triple-A East managed Alek to start the 2021 season. His first start of the season resulted in a shutout of six innings, during which he struck out 12 batters. Manoah went undefeated in his three starts with Buffalo, posting a 3-0 record with an ERA of 0.50 and 18 innings pitched with 27 strikeouts.

Manoah was brought up to the major leagues for the first time on May 27, 2021, after being added to the 40-man roster and given a promotion. He made his debut against the New York Yankees on that day and earned the victory in a game that ended with a score of 2-0. In his first game in the Major Leagues, he made his debut against Rougned Odor, an infielder for the Yankees.

Alek finished with seven strikeouts, two walks, zero runs, and two hits throughout six innings pitched. After being removed from a game on June 19 for intentionally hitting Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco with a pitch, he was handed a five-game suspension on June 22 due to an event that occurred during that game.

In a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 2, Manoah set a new record for the Blue Jays franchise by striking out seven consecutive batters at Sahlen Field. Manoah, George Springer, Alejandro Kirk, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will play for the Blue Jays in the 2022 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Manoah was chosen to represent the Blue Jays. Manoah kept his inning scoreless by striking out all three opponents he faced.

Manoah had a record of 16-7 in 2022 and had a 2.24 earned run average. As the Seattle Mariners swept the Blue Jays in the Wild Card Series, he got the start for the first game of the series against the Mariners and pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing four hits and four earned runs while striking out four batters. In addition, Manoah came in third place for the Cy Young Award, trailing the winner, Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros, and Dylan Cease of the Chicago White Sox.

Other talented players from Toronto Blue Jays are Edwin Encarnacion and Roy Halladay. 

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