George Springer's ethnicity, parents helped turn Blue Jays' veteran into baseball star

George Springer is one of the greatest sluggers in postseason history.

After a down season in 2024, Springer turned it back on in 2025 for the AL East champion Toronto Blue Jays, who he's now playing with in the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners.

Springer is fifth in MLB history with 21 playoff home runs.

He was built for this by a strong family with a baseball background.

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What is George Springer's ethnicity?

George Springer's background mixes Puerto Rico, Panama and Barbados and St. Lucia, according to the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.

Who are George Springer's parents?

George Springer's parents are George Jr. and Laura.

The Blue Jays' Springer is technically Springer III.

George Sr. (this Springer's grandfather) played baseball as a pitcher at Teacher's College of Connecticut, which is now Central Connecticut State.

George Jr. played in the 1976 Little League World Series, according to the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.

The three Springer children that include Blue Jays star George were all ballplayers. His sisters, Nicole and Lena, played college softball.

George III went to UConn, then starred for the Houston Astros and now for the Blue Jays.

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