Alek Manoah dad Erik Manoah Sr graduated from Miami Sunset Senior High School. Alek has two brothers named Jackie Manoah and Erik Manoah Jr.
Erik Sr. and Susana introduced their offspring to baseball at a young age. The boys were passionate about sports, and all their toys involved a ball.
Their old folks even played a version of a wall ball with them as toddlers. Alek pursued his passion and was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft after attending West Virginia University.
Alek made his Major League Baseball debut on May 27, 2021. Two years later, he is set to start for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Tampa Bay Rays and Shane McClanahan, as the Blue Jays aim for a three-game sweep of the Rays.
Alek Manoah Parents
Alek Manoah parents are Erik Manoah Sr and Susana Lluch. They tied the knot in 1990.
Susana met Erik when she was seventeen years old. However, their marriage did not last forever as they decided to part ways twenty years later in 2010. The divorce was finalized in 2014.
After the split, Lluch promised her sons, who were 15 and 12 years old, that she would ensure that their lives would not change drastically.
They would move forward and continue playing baseball while remaining a family. But now, it was just the three of them.
They moved to Homestead, which is closer to Lluch’s family, and offered a necessary support system for the single mom.
Years later, Susana remarried Carlos Manuel Lluch on October 19, 2017. Their wedding pictures are accessible on Alek’s Instagram page.
Erik Manoah Sr. Resides In Florida
Erik was initially a salesman who specialized in furniture. After his salesman job, he started his painting company and labeled it “Manoah and Sons” on his truck.
Alek and his siblings grew up in a household where their parents often fought, and they lived close to the poverty line. However, Alek has spoken about cherishing the moments when his old man was sober, kind and patient.
On those occasions, they seemed to function well and would spend time together attending baseball practices and having dinner as a family.
Alek bonded with his papa through sports who taught him about pitching mechanics and batting stance. They used to watch Miami Marlins matches together.
Erik Sr. also coached his son on how to answer questions properly, preparing him for the spotlight that may come in the future. His Instagram page is loaded with images of his offspring and their accomplishments in baseball.
Susana Works As Legal Assistant
Alek Manoah mom Susana M Lluch has over 20 years of experience in the legal industry. She has expertise as a legal assistant and paralegal.
She currently works as a national reseller at AmpLIFEi, a position she has held since January 2020. Her LinkedIn profile highlights her role as Vice President of Lluch Enterprises, established in February 2018.
Before this, Lluch worked as a legal assistant at a law firm located in Coral Gables, Florida. In addition, she took on various side jobs such as network marketing, transcription, and English-to-Spanish translation.
Lluch graduated from Ward Stone College with a bachelor’s degree in criminology in 1996 and holds an associate’s degree in science and legal assistance from the same college.
Susana Was Passionate About Baseball
Lluch has always loved baseball, which has been a consistent part of her life. She was the only girl in the local T-ball league while growing up.
Her mother Maria Rodriguez was a fan of the New York Yankees, and her two older brothers were also skilled athletes.
Although her parents gave her dolls and tried to encourage her to participate in cheerleading, Lluch found it a miserable experience and instead wanted to compete with the boys.
Unfortunately, she was denied this opportunity aside from T-ball. However, with the help of her sister, she eventually found a women’s softball league where she played first base during high school.
Furthermore, Maria is a retired worker from Publix supermarkets and currently resides in Kendall, Florida.
Alek Manoah Siblings
Alek Manoah family includes Jackie Manoah and Erik Manoah Jr. The emerging baseball pitcher grew up with them in Homestead, Florida.
Alek and his older brother Erik showed their baseball talent at a young age, even during their T-ball days. His natural talent was evident from the age of four, as he had already mastered the basic techniques and could easily hit the ball with his bat.
Alek Manoah has step-siblings named Sean Lluch, Ian Lluch, and Neyana Lluch from his mother’s second marriage to Carlos.
Erik Jr. Played For New York Mets
Alek Manoah brother Erik Issac Manoah Jr is a professional baseball player in the Atlantic League. Erik is the co-owner of Manoah Made Gym in West Kendall.
He and his partner Natalie Orantes, who is a registered sports dietitian, have over a decade of experience in training. They are committed to helping their clients achieve their fitness and nutrition goals through personalized training, group training, and nutrition guidance.
Erik attended South Dade High School and was drafted by the New York Mets in the 14th round (385th overall) in the 2014 MLB Draft. Fellow baseball players Kyle Schwarber and Michael Kopech were also picked in the same draft albeit for different teams.
In June 2021, the Minnesota Twins purchased his contract from West Virginia Power and assigned him to Low-A Fort Myers. Before joining the Power, Erik played for two teams in the American Association during the 2019 season.
He started the 2021 season in impressive form, pitching four scoreless innings and striking out six while allowing just two hits.
Alek Manoah Is Engaged
Alek Manoah girlfriend Marielena Somoza is a marketing intern at Hive The Agency. Alek proposed to her during the 2023 New Year Eve celebrations.
Somoza and Manoah started publicly sharing about their relationship on Instagram on May 7, 2019.
Marielena is currently 22 years old, having been born on September 19, 2000. She originally hails from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
Somoza recently graduated from West Virginia University, where she studied fashion merchandising. Furthermore, she also played volleyball as a defensive specialist.
Prior to attending college, Marielena played for Academia Maria Reina and was a two-time letter winner. Additionally, she also played for the Guaynabo Volleyball Academy under the tutelage of Abdell Otero.
As for her professional experience, Marielena’s LinkedIn profile indicates that she has worked as a seasonal sports coach at Eastern Ohio Sports Complex volleyball camps and West Virginia University volleyball camps.