Jeremy Pena was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to Cecilia and Geronimo Pena.

Cecilia was a kind mother who understood how to care for her family, and her love and care shaped Jeremy into a wonderful person.

His father, Gerónimo, is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) second baseman who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Cleveland Indians from 1990 to 1996.

On September 5, 1990, his father made his major league debut for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Montreal Expos, recording his first major league hit.

In 1991, Gerónimo participated in 104 games, scored 38 runs, stole 15 bases (both career highs), and batted. 262 hits, eight doubles, three triples, five home runs, and 17 RBI (RBI).

In 62 games and 236 plate appearances in 1992, he hit.305 and.863 on-base plus slugging (OPS).

The Cardinals dismissed him on July 1, 1996, making him a free agent. That same day, Gerónimo signed with the Cleveland Indians and batted in 378 games over seven big baseball seasons.

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