Perry’s brothers served as the “best men” and Arencibia’s nieces were his “groomswomen.”, But the marriage did not last. In his first MLB at-bat, Arencibia hit a two-run home run on the first pitch from James Shields, becoming the 28th player in history to hit a home run on his first MLB pitch. [34] Arencibia was optioned to the Triple-A Round Rock Express on May 20, 2014,[35] and outrighted to Round Rock on May 21. Jonathan Paul "J. P." Arencibia (born January 5, 1986) is a Cuban-American[1][2] former professional baseball catcher. [17], He led all major league catchers in passed balls in 2011, with 12. He is currently a studio analyst for Fox Sports Florida. #fyp #cpac #um #funny #funnytiktok #biden #trump. he wrote. A post shared by JP Arencibia (@jparencibia44). [52][53], Arencibia was named a studio pre and postgame analyst for Marlins broadcasts on Fox Sports Florida on February 12, 2019. [30] However, his extremely low batting average, coupled with drawing only 18 walks over the course of the entire season, led to an historically low OPS for Arencibia: with a .592 OPS, he became the first player in major league history to reach 20 homers in a season and still post a sub-.600 OPS. They first appeared on each other’s Instagram accounts in mid-February. He proposed at Perry’s parents’ house in Greenville, Tennessee, in October 2013, underneath a tree in the backyard. I apologize for sending the message, I will be better and focus on spreading more positivity.”. Earlier this year she let it slip that she had a boyfriend but never mentioned him by name. [50], On May 20, 2016, Arencibia signed a minor league deal to return to the Rays, and was assigned to the Durham Bulls. 20.7k Followers, 1,632 Following, 456 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from JP Arencibia (@jparencibia44) J.P. Arencibia not only made his good buddy Ricky Romero a winner on Thursday night, he got us all to remember winning on the diamond isn’t everything. Arencibia signed a one-year, $1.8 million contract with the Texas Rangers in December 2013, ESPN reported. (The next lowest OPS for a 20-homer season was .649 by Cleveland's Willie Kirkland in 1962. [50], Arencibia announced his retirement from professional baseball on January 18, 2017. We all wish Arencibia was an example of the former, but alas he is definitely the latter. But he knows what happened.” [8] In his following plate appearances, he hit a double, a single and then a solo home run and received a curtain call from the fans at the Rogers Centre while finishing the game just a triple shy of hitting for the cycle. Lahren posted photos on February 15 from a road trip she made with Arencibia. [9], Arencibia is also the first Blue Jay to have four hits in a debut, and the first Blue Jay since Junior Felix to hit a home run on his first at bat. J.P. Arencibia Stats, Fantasy & News. Arencibia also played football and basketball in high school, but excelled in baseball. The former MLB catcher threatened comedian Jason Selvig after he trolled Lahren, a Fox Nation host, over Donald Trump losing the election. He is the first catcher in Blue Jays history to win the award. Arencibia is the fifth player ever to hit two home runs in his first game. As of June 4, Arencibia led all major league rookies with 9 home runs, which is already a Blue Jays club record, surpassing the previous record of five, shared by Pat Borders (1988) and Greg Myers (1990).[15]. Learn more about him here. Jonathan Paul “J.P.” Arencibia is a Fox Sports Florida analyst and former professional baseball player who has been dating conservative host Tomi Lahren. Arencibia played the Under-18 Florida Bombers along with future leaguers Gaby Sanchez, Yonder Alonso, Mat Latos and Jon Jay. Lol — Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) October 6, 2017. Getty [6], Arencibia was promoted to the MLB on August 4, 2010 to replace the injured John Buck, who had been placed on the 15-day disabled list for a right thumb laceration. Not exactly the kind of sliding in you think of. According to People, the guest list included Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert. Toronto Blue Jays first-round draft picks, Richard W. "Dick" Case Player of the Year Award, List of Major League Baseball players with a home run in first major league at bat, "Griffin: Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia stickhandles question about beloved Maple Leafs", "Latin Link: Blue Jays' J.P. 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Kimberly has been dating Toronto Blue Jays catcher and recent quitter of Twitter (that rhymes) JP Arencibia. Positions: Catcher and First Baseman Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-1, 210lb (185cm, 95kg) Born: January 5, 1986 in Miami, FL us. "I love you more than I'd ever be able to explain!" Arencibia and Perry first met at the Florida Strawberry Field Festival in February 2012, according to People. And though Orbit claims that the image has been edited, so far our photo experts can't say for certain. Fans later guessed infidelity may have killed the relationship, based on a song Perry released about a year following the breakup. Arencibia hinted at their romantic relationship when he wrote, “Future is bright but damn do I enjoy every day with you.”, Asking Tomi LAH-REN about Trump being a loser. The Miami Marlins are reportedly planning significant changes to their radio broadcast for the 2021 Major League Baseball season. [3], Arencibia attended the University of Tennessee, and played college baseball for the Tennessee Volunteers. Arencibia pursued his professional baseball career for about a decade. Arencibia finished the 2013 season batting below the Mendoza line, hitting just .194, although he did hit 21 home runs, placing him second amongst MLB catchers to Matt Wieters, and 55 RBIs. [43] On April 16, he signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, and was assigned to the Triple-A Durham Bulls. [39] He was assigned outright to Triple-A Round Rock on October 6. During the off-season of 2008, Arencibia took part in the Arizona Fall League as a member of the Phoenix Desert Dogs. “I’ve bled orange since the day I stepped on campus in Knoxville,” Arencibia wrote on Twitter. His 10 pitches ranged from 70 to 74 miles per hour. J.P. Arencibia is a Fox Sports Florida analyst, former pro baseball player for Toronto Blue Jays, University of Tenn. player who is dating Tomi Lahren. The Texas Rangers are set to embark on their final road trip of the season, a six-game California swing starting Tuesday night in Oakland and ending Sunday in Anaheim. As Jay’s Journal reported, Arencibia was nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award in 2013 for regularly making appearances at hospitals and schools, while also taking part in nearly all of the community-building activities under the Jays Care Foundation.”. Tomi has been involved in several controversies over her time as a political contributor, but her tussle with The Blaze tops all of them. Arencibia finished the inning, but left the game for precautionary reasons. [57] In March 2018, the couple filed for divorce.[58]. LOL indeed. Arencibia earned the starting catcher position during his sophomore season and went on to become an All-American. [11] He was recalled from Las Vegas on September 1. University of Tennessee AthleticsJ.P. 14 Jul 2019 12:56 PM Photo Credit: Getty / Rick Diamond. Both Cutler and Lahren laughed off the online gossip. Retired MLB Catcher. The Blaze suspended her because of her comments, and she was blocked from accessing her Facebook account. He hit a home run on the first pitch thrown to him, according to Bluebird Banter. [44] Arencibia was called up by the Rays on August 26, after Curt Casali was placed on the disabled list. READ NEXT: SeMarion Humphrey’s Family Calls for Hate Crime Investigation, J.P. Arencibia, Tomi Lahren’s Boyfriend: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Copyright © 2021 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Positions: Catcher and First Baseman Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-1, 210lb (185cm, 95kg) Born: January 5, 1986 in Miami, FL us. — Jp Arencibia (@jparencibia9) March 28, 2018 Just in time for Opening Day, former Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia is joining our team. Selvig posed for a photo with Lahren before asking her, “How are you feeling about Donald Trump losing the election?” She let out a surprised laugh and walked away. They started posting photos together on their respective social media accounts in mid-February but it’s unclear exactly how long they have known each other. “It’s unfortunate to see how words are twisted to make false stories. [45] Arencibia was designated for assignment on November 20, 2015,[46] and released on November 23. Solution. He hit the team's first home run of the season, a 2-run homer to deep center. I make myself very accessible with constant charitable events, and opening up to social media for the fans. God Bless. Arencibia stated that Hayhurst was a "below average player" during their time together in Triple-A, and also made mention of Zaun's link to the Mitchell Report, which named several players suspected of using performance-enhancing drugs during their careers. Your Account; Logout; Login; Create Account; J.P. Arencibia. Musician Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry and professional baseball player J.P. Arencibia attend the Big Machine Label Group CMA Awards after party on November 6, … [4] He won the USA Baseball Richard W. "Dick" Case Player of the Year Award in 2006. Perry filed for divorce in March 2018, according to Taste of Country. [30], The Philadelphia Phillies announced on December 14, 2015 that Arencibia had been signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. JP Arencibia didn’t appreciate a comedian messing with girlfriend Tomi Lahren. Getty J.P. Arencibia #9 of the Toronto Blue Jays on September 14, 2013. [41], On January 8, 2015, the Baltimore Orioles announced that they had signed Arencibia to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. In a game against the Boston Red Sox on September 7, Arencibia hit his 21st home run of the season, breaking a tie with John Buck for most home runs by a Blue Jays' catcher in a single season. [40] On October 9, it was announced that Arencibia had declined the assignment to Round Rock, becoming a free agent. Thanks to all the fans who support and praying for the others that hate. [14] On June 3 against the Baltimore Orioles, Arencibia hit his first career grand slam in an 8–4 victory. But the couple called off the engagement in April 2020. [28] After setting off a firestorm of comments from fans, some defending his position, others against it, on July 23, Arencibia shut down his Twitter account. Arencibia was previously married to country music singer Kimberly Perry, best known as the lead singer of The Band Perry. [42] He was released by the Orioles on April 9. [21] On July 25, in a game against the Oakland Athletics, Arencibia was hit on the right hand by a pitch while catching. Lahren’s romantic life has made headlines in the past. After the game, the Blue Jays promoted him to their Double-A team, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats of the Eastern League. According to the University of Tennessee 2007 roster, Arencibia attended Westminster Christian School in Miami. Good one.”, A post shared by Tomi Lahren (@tomilahren). It's unfortunate to see how words are twisted to make false stories. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, those changes will see the Marlins use a rotation of broadcasters, resulting in a reduced schedule for longtime radio voice Dave Van Horne.WINZ-940 serves as the flagship station for the Marlins Radio Network. I give way too much of myself to have others try and make me out to something/someone I'm not. X-rays came back positive for a fracture, and he was expected to miss 6 weeks. [24] It was to be a rare 2013 highlight for Arencibia, who was a consistent target of criticism from both the fans and the press for his poor statistical performance that year. Tomi Lahren needs to come get her boyfriend JP Arencibia. At the time of his promotion, Arencibia was batting .303 with a PCL leading 31 home runs and 79 RBI[7], He started in his first MLB game for the Toronto Blue Jays on August 7, 2010 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Former Vol and Major League catcher J.P. Arencibia was tabbed Tennessee’s student assistant coach prior to the 2018 season. He is one of three rookies in Blue Jays history to hit 21 or more home runs, along with Eric Hinske (24 in 2002) and Rowdy Tellez (21 in 2019). But he knows what happened.”, But Arencibia adopted a more conciliatory tone on March 7. In addition, he became the first person in the modern era with four hits and two home runs in an MLB debut, a feat set 121 years before by Columbus Solons catcher Charlie Reilly. J.P. Arencibia’s time with the Toronto Blue Jays wasn’t especially long, but it was certainly memorable. In 2013, Arencibia was reported to be dating Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry. JP currently works for Fox Sports Florida. The following day, in a game against the New York Mets, Arencibia set a career high for RBI in a game with 6, in a 14-5 win. Your Account; Logout; Login; Create Account; J.P. Arencibia. As the New York Times noted, he was the “first player since 1900 with four hits and two homers in his major league debut.”, Arencibia went on to earn the starting catcher position in 2011 and remained in that spot until 2013. They started dating in 2018 after connecting over Instagram and Fricke popped the question in June 2019, People reported. Arencibia returned to the University of Tennessee to finish his undergraduate degree after 10 years in the professional baseball ranks, six of which were spent in the Majors. In a game against the Kansas City Royals on August 25, Arencibia hit his 20th home run of the season, tying the single season record for home runs by Blue Jays catchers (John Buck hit 20 in 2010). She explained in the caption, “Find yourself someone who will drive you from Miami to Nashville so you don’t miss another day of work. Arencibia and Lahren have not yet shared publicly when they started spending time together. J.P. Arencibia Denies Cheating After Ex-Wife Kimberly Perry Says New Single Is About ‘The Infidelity I Experienced’ By Brent Furdyk. Before he was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays, Arencibia played baseball at the University of Tennessee. [16] While playing at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 29, Arencibia stole a base, his first career stolen base on his first attempt. [13] On May 7, he broke up Justin Verlander's perfect game, being walked after a 12 pitch at-bat. JP Arencibia homers for Ryley James Martin on Thursday. I will no longer be on twitter. Arencibia ended up hitting a second home run and two additional hits that game. Start the Conversation of . The following day, Ken Rosenthal reported that Arencibia had agreed to a one-year contract worth $1.8 million with Texas, pending the completion of a physical examination. )[29], Arencibia finished the 2013 season batting below the Mendoza line, hitting just .194, although he did hit 21 home runs, placing him second amongst MLB catchers to Matt Wieters, and 55 RBIs. On Tuesday morning, Arencibia had another snit, this time in a multi-entry burst on Twitter. [10], On August 18, 2010, Arencibia was optioned back to Triple-A Las Vegas to make room for the return of John Buck from the disabled list. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest Reddit Messenger Messenger WhatsApp Share via Email. After retiring from Major League Baseball, Arencibia returned to the University of Tennessee to finish his bachelor’s degree in communications, according to Fox Sports. Unfortunately the world we live in no one wants to be exposed. The pair mostly kept their relationship private on social media, though Arencibia did share a heartfelt message to Perry on her 34th birthday in July. Jonathan Paul "J. P." Arencibia (born January 5, 1986) is a Cuban-American ... Arencibia shut down his Twitter account. , — Jp Arencibia (@jparencibia9) March 6, 2021, Arencibia responded, “Threat? [47] He appeared in 24 games for the Rays, batting .310 with 6 home runs and 17 RBI. [citation needed] While attending college, Arencibia played with Chase Headley, Luke Hochevar, and Julio Borbon. No threat there. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays, Texas Rangers, and Tampa Bay Rays from 2010 through 2015. When asked for his opinion of Gregg Zaun and Dirk Hayhurst, two commentators (and former Blue Jays players) employed by Rogers Sportsnet who had criticized Arencibia's performance in recent broadcasts, Arencibia stated that "...speaking for myself and the team, there's not one person in our clubhouse that respects those guys". He finishes his career as a .212 hitter with 80 home runs and 245 RBIs over 466 games.The 31-year-old last No threat there. What exactly, does that mean, though? Former pro baseball player J.P Arencibia has been linked to conservative host Tomi Lahren. After three years playing in the minors, Arencibia made his MLB debut on August 7, 2010, in a win against the Tampa Bay Rays. News reported. We will meet again and have a conversation. We will meet again and have a conversation.” He again insisted there was more to the story when he commented in a separate thread, “Guess it’s not cool to post the rest of the video when I confronted him shortly after and he [poop emoji] down his leg. [22] Arencibia began a rehab assignment with the Class-A Dunedin Blue Jays on September 2. According to Selvig, Arencibia sent the comedian direct messages that included, “Should’ve shown the rest of that video you coward. [5] Prior to the 2007 draft, questions were raised about Arencibia's defensive abilities as a catcher. Lahren became popular after she landed a job with The Blaze, and so people were shocked when she declared that she was pro-choice instead of pro-life.. J.P. Arencibia and Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry attend the Big Machine Label Group Celebrates The 48th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville on November 5, 2014. Luckily, I looked up his batting average and I doubt he could make contact.”, Guess it’s not cool to post the rest of the video when I confronted him shortly after and he down his leg. Arencibia was also lauded for his community work off the field while he was with the Blue Jays. Happy I know now who you are.”, Selvig shared a screenshot of the messages on Twitter on March 6 and wrote, “Tomi Lahren’s boyfriend who is a baseball player/ @foxsportsfl analyst is threatening to beat me up. — Jp Arencibia (@jparencibia9) October 6, 2017. The profile mentions his mother, Irene Arencibia, and a sister named Irene. According to Taste of Country, Arencibia wrote in part, “It’s sad that at 36 years of age today, a person would try to revive a dying career with click bait.”. Getty J.P. Arencibia and Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry attend the Big Machine Label Group Celebrates The 48th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville on November 5, 2014. J.P. Arencibia is a Fox Sports Florida analyst and former pro baseball player. JP Arencibia didn’t appreciate a comedian messing with girlfriend Tomi Lahren. Fox Sports Florida Marlins Analyst. He earned All-SEC and second-team All-American recognition. Well said! The comeback victory was the largest by the Blue Jays since a 12-11 win in 2007, also against Tampa Bay. I’m excited about the opportunity to cover the team I grew up watching every day and look forward to sharing my insight on the broadcast this season.”. He was chosen by the Toronto Blue Jays in the first round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft, according to MLB.com. Arencibia was born in January 1986 and raised in Miami. He finished the night with 2 home runs and a triple. He was named as the starting catcher for the Western Division in the FSL All-Star Game. YahooSports Canada Joined Twitter on November 17, 2010. Couldn't agree more my man. Arencibia also served as a Student Assistant Coach for the 2018 season. He earned the SEC Freshman of the Year title and was named to the SEC All-Tournament team. According to his UT profile, Arencibia was a freshman during the 2005 season and helped to lead the team to a College World Series. This isn’t a new relationship for the two either. “Unfortunately the world we live in no one wants to be exposed. [32], On December 5, 2013, it was reported that Arencibia and the Texas Rangers were in discussions for a possible contract. 0 comments "Happy Birthday to my EVERYTHING!" Arencibia was drafted 21st overall by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2007 MLB draft. [25][26][27], Arencibia was a guest on "Brady & Lang", a radio program broadcast on Sportsnet 590, on July 4, 2013. [36] On July 17, Arencibia was re-added to the 40-man roster when Carlos Peña was designated for assignment. )[31], Arencibia was non-tendered on December 2, 2013, making him a free agent for the first time in his career. The former MLB catcher threatened comedian Jason Selvig after [51] He remained in Triple-A Durham for the rest of the 2016 season, and batted .252 with 14 home runs and 47 RBI in 78 games played. As a teenager, Arencibia attended Westminster Christian high school in Miami, Florida, which has produced other MLB players, most notably Alex Rodriguez and Doug Mientkiewicz. Arencibia also hit 2 home runs, giving him the first 3-game home run streak of his career. His UT profile notes that Arencibia played in 174 games while a college athlete and started in all but one of those games. Arencibia reportedly threatened to beat up a man in the DM's. Kimberly Perry has a boyfriend but you won’t hear that directly from her – or him. On May 6, 2013, Arencibia hit a two-run home run to give the Blue Jays an 8–7 lead against the Tampa Bay Rays, in a game where they had been down 7–0 after the third inning. And don’t you worry. SeMarion Humphrey’s Family Calls for Hate Crime Investigation. After drafting him, however, the Blue Jays decided to keep him as a catcher, rather than convert him to another position, such as first base. In 2019, Fox Sports Florida hired him as a pre-and-postgame analyst covering the Miami Marlins. On May 16, 2012, Arencibia reached 100 RBI for his career in a 4-1 win against the New York Yankees. He was the 21st pick overall that year. By the FSL all-star break, he led the league or was near the top in many offensive categories, finishing the first half of the season batting .315 with 13 homers, 22 doubles and 62 RBI. Believer. [38], On August 13, 2014, Arencibia took the mound for the first time in his career and pitched the 9th inning for the Rangers who were losing to the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1. [20] Arencibia was named AL Player of the Week for May 14–20, hitting .360 with 4 home runs, 10 RBI, 7 runs scored, and a slugging percentage of .920. Arencibia works back home in his native state of Florida. It’s a shame that all of this is now being made up to promote an album; I have moved on and hopefully one day she can as well.” In a since-deleted Instagram post, Arencibia also slammed his ex-wife by accusing her of fabricating the situation to sell records. The right wing conservative pundit is dating former major leaguer JP Arencibia, and apparently he has quite a temper in the DM's. For the 2009 season, Arencibia was promoted to the Las Vegas 51s, the Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate in the Pacific Coast League. — Jp Arencibia (@jparencibia9) March 7, 2021, According to Arencibia, there was more to this interaction. Arencibia also played for the Tampa Bay Rays before announcing his retirement in January 2017. Later, he joined the University of Tennessee and started playing for the team Tenne… Her song “The Good Life” includes lines such as, “You had a had a had a good life / But you gave it up for hoes” and “I know about your side piece, bro / I’m not gonna fight anymore, yeah / Glad I never had your baby.”, Perry did not call out Arencibia by name but she confirmed on social media that the song was about a personal experience. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee in the off-season. [12], Arencibia was the starting catcher at the Blue Jays' 2011 home opener. J.P. Arencibia is done with Twitter. ”, Arencibia responded with a prepared statement to People: “While matters of our relationship and what led to the demise of our marriage should remain between us, I will say there was no infidelity. (It was later reopened by a fan group called "Team JP" on August 15.) A screenshot shared on Twitter by @_mitchrobson showed the two of them lounging on either a bed or a couch. Arencibia was a Student Assistant Coach for the University of Tennessee baseball team in 2018. (It was later reopened by a fan group called "Team JP" on August 15. On February 13, Lahren tagged Arencibia on her Instagram Stories. He wrote on Twitter, “Emotions got the best of me defending someone I care about. The outspoken Toronto Blue Jays catcher tweeted he was leaving the social media website and promptly deleted his account Tuesday morning. [6] He was assigned to Toronto's Low A ball affiliate, the Auburn Doubledays of the New York–Penn League. [54], Arencibia's maternal grandparents are originally from Cuba of Basque and Canarian descent, and immigrated to the United States when his mother was two years old. Rumors of a romance between Lahren and Jay Cutler, Kristin Cavallari’s ex-husband, got started after the two were spotted having dinner together in Nashville in September 2020 along with two other friends, E! In the summer of 2006, Arencibia played baseball in Cuba with David Price, and would later be drafted 20 positions behind Price in 2007.[3]. Powered by. Former Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia has decided to call it a career.Arencibia spent parts of six seasons in the Major Leagues, including four with the Blue Jays. Threat? In a video shared to TikTok and Instagram, Selvig appeared to troll Lahren at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando. “Coach Vitello and his staff have what it takes to make this program a powerhouse again, and I can’t wait to be a part of it.” Last time he was on Rocky Top, Arencibia smashed his way to a nationally-renowned season. It was the longest game in Opening Day history in terms of innings.[19]. She wrote on Facebook in part, “I want you to know that this song was written during a toxic and incredibly difficult time in my life, but I’m singing it to you now with the voice of a woman who has completely regained a strong sense of self, rebuilt her womanhood, and is grateful to have learned so much. J. P. Arencibia was born on 5th January 1986 in Miami, Florida, United States. Arencibia and Romero dedicated the Jays’ 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay to Ryley James Martin, a 2½-year-old Oshawa boy who passed away on Wednesday after battling leukemia. Arencibia was quoted in the news release, “Growing up in Miami, the Marlins were a part of my baseball upbringing and the first franchise I was able to watch and root for on the path to achieving my own dreams of playing Major League Baseball. She was previously engaged to Brandon Fricke, an account executive at iHeart Media and former college football player. 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