Edwin Encarnación was born on January 7, 1983, in La Romana, Dominican Republic, under the zodiac sign of Capricorn. His father, Elpidio Encarnación, worked as a track and field coach. His mother is Mireya Rivera. Edwin is one of four children from his mother, having two brothers—Richard Encarnación and Julio Encarnación—and one sister, Evelin Encarnación. Additionally, Edwin has twelve half-siblings on his father's side.
Encarnación began his professional baseball career after being selected by the Texas Rangers in the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft. Shortly afterward, he was traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 2001. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Reds in 2005. Over the following seasons, Edwin continued to improve his performance at the plate and set career highs in 2008. Primarily positioned as a designated hitter and infielder, he worked diligently to establish himself as a reliable power hitter in professional baseball.
In 2009, Encarnación joined the Toronto Blue Jays as part of a trade. He faced several challenges during his tenure with the team, including a notable incident involving fireworks that caused minor burns to his face and forehead. The accident occurred when a firework exploded near his face, but he fortunately escaped with only minor injuries and was released from a Miami hospital after two days of observation.
The following year, in 2010, he suffered an arm injury that sidelined him for approximately 30 games. Despite this setback, the Blue Jays renewed his contract, and he continued playing for them until the end of 2016.
| Birth Date: | 7 Jan, 1983 |
| Age: | 37 yrs |
| Occupations: | Baseball player |
| Citizenship: | Dominican Republic |
| Birth Place: | La Romana, La Romana |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Dominican professional baseball first baseman |
| Net Worth 2021: | 42 million |
