Who Is Jose Canseco? Age, Biography and Wiki
Jose Canseco was born on July 2, 1964, making him 60 years old in 2025. A prominent Cuban-American baseball player, Canseco made a significant impact on Major League Baseball (MLB) during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Known as a powerful hitter, he played for several teams, including the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and Chicago White Sox. His biography is further enriched by his insights into the world of sports, as he has been an outspoken critic of performance-enhancing drugs and a notable author.
| Occupation | Baseball Players |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | July 2, 1964 |
| Age | 60 Years |
| Birth Place | Havana, Cuba |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | Cuba |
Popularity
Jose Canseco's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
In 2025, Jose Canseco stands at an impressive height of 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) and weighs approximately 240 pounds (109 kg). His athletic build, coupled with his dedication to fitness, has allowed him to maintain a prominent presence in the sports community. His measurements reflect both his years as a professional athlete and his commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
The Athletics returned to contention in 1992, and despite missing 24 of the A's games in the first half, Canseco hit 18 home runs (in 249 at-bats) by the All-Star break, and he was voted to start his 4th All-Star Game in 5 years, though he was unable to play due to a sore right shoulder and was replaced with Joe Carter.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Over the years, Jose Canseco’s personal life has garnered as much attention as his baseball career. In 2025, he is reportedly single, with speculation regarding his dating life emerging periodically in the media. Previously married to model Jessica Canseco, he shares two daughters, Josie and Ariana. Canseco's relationship history includes various high-profile associations, making him a figure of interest in the celebrity dating scene.
Canseco continued to be productive the following year and for the first time since 1988, completely healthy.
By the All-Star break of the 1991 season, he was leading the league with 21 home runs (tied with Cecil Fielder) and had 63 RBIs, but inexplicably did not receive All-Star Game consideration by either the fans or as a reserve player, as his own A's skipper Tony LaRussa, managing the AL for the 3rd straight year, did not select him as a substitute.
Fans instead voted Athletics outfielder Dave Henderson, who had far lesser offensive numbers than Canseco, and LaRussa selected Kirby Puckett, Joe Carter, and Rubén Sierra as the reserve outfielders.
Canseco not being selected by his own manager despite leading the league in home runs, led many to believe that the relationship between Canseco and LaRussa had started to deteriorate. His best month that season was July, hitting 10 home runs in 27 games (1 every 11.1 at-bats) with a .315 batting average.
He finished the 1991 season batting .266 with 44 home runs, earning the second home run crown of his career (tied with Detroit's Cecil Fielder), 122 RBIs, 26 stolen bases, and a .556 slugging percentage. He led the AL with a home run every 13.0 at bats, while finishing 4th in the MVP ballot. He won his third Silver Slugger Award in four years.
Towards the end of the season, there were mixed opinions from the Oakland fans in regards to Canseco; some would boo him but others showed support by cheering in games at the Oakland Coliseum. During a home game on September 20, and after rumors that he was on his way out of Oakland, he received a standing ovation by the fans.
Canseco responded with his 42nd home run of the season against the Toronto Blue Jays, tying his career-best. The Athletics, however, missed the playoffs for the first time in three years, finishing 4th in the AL West.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Jose Canseco’s net worth is estimated to be around $500,000. Although his earnings during his MLB career were substantial—he earned millions through contracts and endorsements—financial struggles have ensued in recent years, leading to his current net worth. Canseco continues to explore various ventures to stabilize and grow his financial standing, including appearances in reality television and social media engagements.
On April 20, 2012, the Worcester Tornadoes of the Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball announced that they had signed Canseco to a one-season contract for a salary of one thousand dollars a month.
In the beginning of August 2012, Canseco left the Tornadoes due to concerns of not receiving his salary, a conflict which led him to sue the team. Canseco quickly signed with the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings of the North American League. However, his debut was delayed due to a family emergency.
Career, Business and Investments
Jose Canseco’s career in baseball is legendary. He was a two-time All-Star and won the MVP award in 1988. His involvement in baseball has transitioned over the years into various business ventures. He has made headlines for his participation in celebrity boxing matches, writing books, and launching his own brand. Canseco remains active on platforms such as Cameo, where fans can request personalized messages, thus diversifying his income streams.
In 1988, Canseco became the first player in MLB history to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in one season. He won the Silver Slugger Award four times: three as an American League (AL) outfielder (1988, 1990, 1991), and once as a designated hitter (1998).
He ranks fourth all-time in Athletics history with 254 home runs and is one of 14 players in MLB history with 400 home runs and 200 stolen bases.
Despite many injuries during the later part of his career, Canseco averaged 40 home runs, 120 runs batted in, and 102 runs scored every 162 games, playing a total of 1,887 games in 17 seasons with seven different teams.
His 462 career home runs are the 12th-highest total in AL history and the 2nd most in MLB history for a player with less than 2,000 games played.
Social Network
In 2025, Jose Canseco maintains an active presence on social media platforms, particularly Twitter and Instagram. He uses these platforms to engage with fans, share insights about his personal life, and discuss topics related to sports, fitness, and health. His candidness and unique personality have garnered him a substantial following, allowing him to remain relevant in popular culture.
During the preseason of 1988, Canseco guaranteed he would hit at least 40 home runs and steal at least 40 bases in the upcoming season.
The Athletics lineup featured established players with a lot of experience like former MVPs Dave Parker and Don Baylor, as well as outfielder Dave Henderson, and third baseman Carney Lansford, that complemented McGwire and Canseco in the middle of the batting order.
After alternating between batting second and third in the lineup for the first 10 games of the season, he was inserted in the number 3 spot for the rest of the season. He also moved from left to right field. Canseco hit a home run on Opening Day against the Seattle Mariners and had his first stolen base of the season.
During the first 40 games of the season, he hit for a .300 batting average with 10 home runs and 15 stolen bases. His first multi-home run game was on July 3 against the Toronto Blue Jays at Exhibition Stadium during a 16-inning contest in which Canseco had a 3-for-7 performance, with 3 home runs and 6 runs batted in.
By the All-Star break, he had 24 home runs (1st in the American League), 22 stolen bases, and 67 RBIs (2nd in the AL). He was selected by fans to the All-Star Game as one of the starting outfielders, batting fourth in the lineup. On July 31, he had his second and last multi-home run game of the year against the Seattle Mariners, hitting 2 homers.
On September 18, he hit his 40th home run of the year against the Kansas City Royals in front of the Oakland crowd. Five days later against the Milwaukee Brewers, Canseco stole 2 bases, the second one coming after his first bunt of the season, to become the first 40-40 player in Major League history.
With a .393/.446/.753 slash line, 8 home runs, and 24 RBIs in 24 games for the month, he was named the American League's Player of the Month for September.
A well-rounded team with lots of power, great starting and relief pitching, and a sound defense, the Oakland Athletics finished the season with a major league-best 104 wins and swept the Boston Red Sox in 4 games in the ALCS.
For the series, Canseco had a .313 batting average and hit home runs in games one, two, and four, and all of them either tied the game or gave the Athletics the lead, but the ALCS MVP Award went to reliver Dennis Eckersley who had 4 saves in 4 chances.
The A's met the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, a matchup that featured the leading candidate to win the American League MVP Award facing the eventual National League Cy Young Award winner, Orel Hershiser. The Dodgers prevailed, upsetting the A's in five games.
Canseco hit a grand slam in Game 1 during his first official World Series at-bat (though his second plate appearance, after he was hit by a pitch in the first inning), tying Gene Tenace for the Athletics’ franchise record of most home runs in a single postseason with 4, but it would be his only hit in the Series.
He was unanimously named the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1988 (making him the seventh player in league history to win the award unanimously) with a .307 batting average, 120 runs scored (second in the league), and 347 total bases (2nd), and leading the major leagues with 76 extra-base hits, 124 RBIs, 42 home runs, a .569 slugging perc
entage, and a 14.5 home run per at-bat ratio.
His 40 stolen bases were the fourth highest in the league. 27 of his 42 home runs of the season either tied the game or gave the Athletics the lead. He also won his first Silver Slugger Award.
He was exclusively a right fielder during the year, playing in 144 games on defense, committing 7 errors in 322 chances, and had 304 putouts for a .978 fielding percentage. He was third in the league in outfielder assists with 11.
Education
Jose Canseco attended the University of Miami before embarking on his professional baseball career. Although he did not complete a formal degree, his experiences in the sports industry provided him with invaluable life lessons and knowledge that have shaped him into the individual he is today. His time in college did play a significant role in honing his skills as an athlete.
Canseco played baseball at Miami Coral Park High School, where he failed to make the varsity team until his senior year. He was named Most Valuable Player of the junior varsity team in his junior year and of the varsity team the following year. He graduated in 1982.
