Personal
Monroe's mother's name is Marilyn Monroe, the same as that of the late actress. She was on hand to watch her son hit a home run against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 30, 2006. After the game, he told the media, "Marilyn Monroe is here in New York, and I'm thrilled."
Monroe is a cousin of NFL defensive back Nathan Vasher. Both attended Texas High School in Texarkana, Texas.
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