George Springer

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"It took a lot of courage. This didn’t happen overnight. It was hard work, most of which, quite frankly, George did. We were there to guide, assist, coach and support, but he was the one that had to be comfortable in his own skin. He was the one that had to adopt all the techniques. I give him all the credit."

— Springer's father, George Springer Jr., on overcoming his stutter [20]

As a child, Springer attended New Britain Rock Cats games and his favorite baseball player was Torii Hunter, with whom he played catch at eight years old. [1] He also grew up a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan. [50]

Springer has a stutter. [1] He said that it was only after his promotion to the major leagues that he began to accept himself and develop new techniques to help him talk. [20] He performs charity work as a spokesperson for the Stuttering Association for the Young, and hosts an annual bowling benefit in Houston. [51] Springer has participated in a baseball clinic hosted by Matt Barnes at the Newtown, Connecticut, Youth Academy for elementary school students in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. [52]

On January 20, 2018, Springer married Charlise Castro, who played softball for the Albany Great Danes at the University at Albany. [53] They have a son, George Chelston Springer IV. [54]

In March 2020, Springer donated $100,000 to Minute Maid Park employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. [55]

Springer was placed on MLB paternity leave on July 8, 2023 in anticipation of the birth of his second child. [56]

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George Springer
George Springer in 2017 (36077792615).jpg
Springer with the Houston Astros in 2017
Toronto Blue Jays – No. 4
Outfielder
Born: (1989-09-19) September 19, 1989 (age 34)
New Britain, Connecticut, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 16, 2014, for the Houston Astros
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Hickok Belt monthly award
November 2017		Succeeded by
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