Acquired from the Miami Marlins in 2024, Jesus Luzardo is scheduled to start Game 2 of the NL Division Series for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.

His last appearance before the postseason was a dominant win against his former team, on September 25, where he allowed only one unearned run on three hits in seven innings, striking out 10 without walking a batter.

While his exploits on the mound are quite well-known, let’s learn more about his life away from the field.

Who is Jesus Luzardo? Everything you should know about him

Born on September 30, 1997, in Peru, Jesús Guillermo Luzardo is an American professional baseball pitcher who made his major league debut in September 2019 for the Oakland Athletics.

Currently plying his trade for the Philadelphia Phillies, the 28-year-old has gone 15-7 with a 3.92 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP with 216 strikeouts in 183.2 innings pitched in 2025. Across his four career postseason starts, he’s 0-2 with a 6.14 ERA and a 1.64 WHIP with 16 strikeouts in 14.2 innings pitched.

Well, he’s yet to make his first postseason start with the Phillies in 2025; coincidentally, his last presence in October baseball was back in October 2023 with the Miami Marlins against the Philadelphia Phillies. He lost that matchup, after going four innings and allowing eight hits, no walks, and three earned runs while striking out five batters.

Luzardo also made postseason appearances in 2019 and 2020 with the Oakland Athletics before he was shipped to the Miami Marlins.

Beyond his on-field accolades, Jesus Luzaro runs his own foundation, as well. The Jesús Luzardo Family Foundation is dedicated to empowering and uplifting children of all abilities in South Florida, as well as supporting children’s health and wellness and underserved community programs.

Is Jesus Luzardo currently single?

No, Jesus Luzardo is not single. He’s currently engaged to his fiancée Francesca. Beyond his engagement status, there are not many specific details about their relationship since both Luzardo and Francesca prefer to keep their personal life out of the public eye.

Who are his Parents?

Jesús Luzardo’s parents are Jesús Luzardo Sr. and Monica Luzardo.

Monica and her husband, Jesus Luzardo Sr., had plenty of moments to celebrate throughout their son’s journey. When he was a left-handed pitcher for the Miami Marlins, he represented Venezuela, as his family is from there originally, in the World Baseball Classic for the first time, and his parents beamed with pride.

That day, more than 50 family members and friends of Jesus Luzardo watched the game from the stands at Miami’s loanDepot park, as the phenom dominated in Venezuela’s 5-1 win over Israel. He came a long way to make his dream a reality.

His baseball journey started when his dad bought him a foam bat and ball when he was just a few months old. From the age of 3, Luzardo would set up makeshift bases in this bedroom. “He was the pitcher. I was the batter,” his mother revealed.

Luzardo was also at Game 6 of the 2003 World Series, in a famous night for the Marins when they beat the Yankees to clinch the club’s second championship. “We kept that ball. Jesus remembers that,” Jesus Sr. said. “It’s full circle now.”

It’s actually a full circle. Just twenty years later to that day, after being a high school standout at Stoneman Douglas and making his MLB debut in September 2019, Luzardo is now establishing himself as an MLB regular.

What is Jesus Luzardo’s Net Worth in 2025?

Jesus Luzardo’s net worth is $5,283,108, per Salary Sport.

Jesus Luzardo’s MLB contract, salary, and bonuses

Jesús Luzardo signed a 1-year, $6,625,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $6,625,000 guaranteed and an average annual salary of $6,625,000.

Jesus Luzardo’s professional career

Jesus Luzardo, rightfully so, refers to his sweeper as a “consistent weapon.” He ended this regular season, striking out 10 Marlins at home. It was Luzardo’s seventh 10+ strikeouts performance, which he’ll ride that momentum into a Game 2 start.

“He’s had a really, really good year,” said manager Rob Thomson a few days ago. “Didn’t quite expect this. He’s going to surpass his innings for a year, he’s going to surpass strikeouts for a year. Career-highs in both. He’s done a great job. Great pick up.”

Earlier this year, he became the third Phillies pitcher to go unbeaten with a sub-2.00 ERA through his first 10 outings (all starts) of a season, joining Ranger Suárez (2024) and Hall of Famer Grover Alexander (1913).