Alberto Rosario

Alberto Rosario
Rosario with the Memphis Redbirds in 2017
Catcher
Born: (1987-01-10) January 10, 1987 (age 37)
Bonao, Monseñor Nouel Province
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 9, 2016, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 2017, for the St. Louis Cardinals
MLB statistics
Batting average.171
Home runs0
Runs batted in2
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Teams

Alberto Rosario (born January 10, 1987) is a Dominican former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Career

St. Louis Cardinals

Rosario began his professional career with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim organization in 2005. The St. Louis Cardinals promoted Rosario to the major leagues on July 6, 2016.[1] He played 11 seasons in Minor League Baseball before making his major league debut July 9, 2016, against the Milwaukee Brewers. He singled and batted in a run in his first MLB at-bat in an 8−1 win.[2] He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.[3]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 5, 2018, Rosario signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks that includes a non-roster invitation to spring training.[4] In 51 games split between the Double–A Jackson Generals and Triple–A Reno Aces, he hit a cumulative .253/.288/.313 with two home runs and 19 RBI. Rosario elected free agency following the season on November 2.[5]

On January 9, 2019, Rosario re-signed with the Diamondbacks on a minor league contract. In 42 games for Triple–A Reno, he batted .250/.325/.307 with one home run and 11 RBI. Rosario elected free agency following the season on November 4.[6]

On January 10, 2020, Rosario again re-signed with the Diamondbacks on a minor league contract. On May 22, Rosario was released by the Diamondbacks organization, however, he re–signed with the club on July 27. Rosario did not play in a game for the team due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] He elected free agency following the season on November 2.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ Durando, Stu (July 6, 2016). "Pena to DL; Peralta out of lineup". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  2. ^ "Peralta homers as Cardinals beat Brewers 8−1". Boston Herald. Associated Press. July 9, 2016. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  3. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. November 7, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  4. ^ "Diamondbacks' Alberto Rosario: Agrees to terms with Arizona". CBSSports.com. January 5, 2018.
  5. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  6. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2019". baseballamerica.com. November 7, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  7. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  8. ^ "Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 2, 2020. Retrieved August 22, 2024.


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