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Triston Casas Parents Christine Casas And Jose Casas And His Cuban Family

By Sriyukta Pradhananga / January 27, 2023 11:12 AM

On the let:Triston photographed with the US flag on the backdrop, on the right:Triston pictured with his father Jose Casas at the Miami Hurricanes football game in 2017
On the let:Triston photographed with the US flag on the backdrop, on the right:Triston pictured with his father Jose Casas at the Miami Hurricanes football game in 2017( Source : instagram )

Triston Casas parents Christine Casas and Jose Casas come from mixed heritage. Christine passed away when Triston was nine.

The Boston Red Sox first baseman, Triston Casas, is the second-generation Cuban of his family, with his grandparents emigrating to the US in the 60s. After his mother's demise in 2009, Triston has been raised by his father, Jose and has also received unwavering support from his grandmom and aunt. 

The 23-year-old made his MLB debut last season with the Red Sox on September 4, 2022, and was touted as one of the major prospects for the franchise that is looking to win its 10th World Series Title.

Though there were rumours of him joining the Miami Marlins and returning to his hometown, the first baseman recently clarified he will be with Red Sox for the upcoming season and has also set a personal goal of playing 150-plus games. 


Triston Casas Parents Christine Casas And Jose Casas

Triston Casas parents Christine Casas and Jose Casas were married for eleven years. Christine and Jose raised two sons in Florida.

The couple started to live in The Sunshine State after they tied the knot on April 9, 1998. Christine is a native of the Bronx, New York. She married the Florida native with whom she raised two kids, but before she could see her son become a baseball star, Christine sadly passed away on July 4, 2009. 

Triston was then looked after by his stepmom Ursulina Schwartz.

Jose Casas clicks a selfie with his better-half Ursulina Schwartz during the baseball game of Vanderbilt boys
Jose Casas clicks a selfie with his better-half Ursulina Schwartz during the baseball game of Vanderbilt boys ( Source : facebook )

Triston was only nine when he lost his mother, an age when he had not even started swinging his baseball bat. The Red Sox player never really got the chance to show his mom how much he had perfected the sport, but he certainly has made his dad, Jose, proud when he comes to watch him in every single game he has played.

Since then, his father, Jose, has been the rock of his life. Jose is the president of C & A Trucking and graduated with a degree in business and finance from Florida International University. 

During his time at Florida International University, Jose was an athlete and played football and baseball, but mostly football. Jose didn't want his sons to play football as he considered it aggressive. 

Jose pictured with his two sons, Triston(right) and Gavin on MLB draft day in 2018
Jose pictured with his two sons, Triston(right) and Gavin on MLB draft day in 2018 ( Source : facebook )

Triston played soccer during his school days and later focused on baseball, and Jose, who never had a thing for the bat and ball game, let his child pursue the sport. With Jose's roots attached to Cuba, it's not shocking that Triston has followed in the footsteps of some of the famous Cuban players.

The sport for which Tristan is now considered a top prospect, the 23-year-old developed an affection for it after his dad bought him a Fisher-Price plastic ball and the plastic Tee. Jose, who also works in the construction business, has always managed to find time for his kids and has never missed a single game. 

A dedicated parent, Jose Casas is already a frequent visitor at Fenway Park as his son looks ready to make a huge impact for Boston Red Sox in the upcoming season.

Triston Casas Comes From A Cuban Family

Triston Casas family has a history in construction and are native to the island nation Cuba.

The Red Sox players' grandfather, Luis Manuel Casas, emigrated to the USA from Cuba in the 1960s to flee from the rule of then-Cuban President Fidel Castro. His father, Jose Casas, was born in the USA and later married his mom, Christine, and the couple went on to have two kids.

Triston Casas shares a hug with his grandmother Magaly after a game with Boston Red Sox in 2022
Triston Casas shares a hug with his grandmother Magaly after a game with Boston Red Sox in 2022 ( Source : facebook )

Triston's younger brother, Gavin, is two years younger than him and is currently 20 years old. Gavin has followed in the footsteps of Tristan and is a baseball player for Vanderbilt Athletics. 

Standing at 6ft 3, Gavin has similar physicality to his older brother, with whom he has a good rapport. Currently, Jose is married to Ursulina Schwartz, and the two are regularly seen attending Gavin's games.

As a sophomore, Gavin played 22 games for Vanderbilt started in 13 and had an average of .294, scoring three doubles and 14 RBI and was previously, a top-ranked first baseman in Florida and the 45th-rated overall prospect.

Gavin Casas photographed in his Carolina gear carrying the baseball bat in a pictured he shared on November 20, 2022 on his Instagram handle
Gavin Casas photographed in his Carolina gear carrying the baseball bat in a pictured he shared on November 20, 2022 on his Instagram handle ( Source : instagram )

Jose and Tristan's family have certainly not let the bright youngster feel the emptiness his mother left behind in his life. With Jose, Tristan's grandmother, Magaly, and his aunt Maggie tag along to watch him play. 

The two ladies have always been actively involved in Tristan's sporting career and have given him all their support. With Tristan being named as one of the shiniest prospects in the MLB and his brother also not being inferior in his baseball skills, the Casas family are certainly looking to dominate the baseball circuit for years to come. 

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