Amed Rosario facts for kids
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Rosario with the Cleveland Guardians in 2023
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| Washington Nationals – No. 13 | |||
| Utility player | |||
| Born: November 20, 1995 Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic |
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| August 1, 2017, for the New York Mets | |||
| MLB statistics (through July 6, 2025) |
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| Batting average | .273 | ||
| Hits | 995 | ||
| Home runs | 67 | ||
| Runs batted in | 382 | ||
| Stolen bases | 110 | ||
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Amed Rosario (born November 20, 1995) is a professional baseball player from the Dominican Republic. He plays as a utility player for the Washington Nationals in Major League Baseball (MLB). A utility player can play many different positions on the field. Before joining the Nationals, he played for the New York Mets, Cleveland Guardians, Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Cincinnati Reds. He started his MLB career in 2017 with the Mets.
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Amed Rosario's Baseball Journey
Starting with the Mets
Amed Rosario joined the New York Mets in July 2012. He was signed as an international free agent. This means he was a player from another country who was not yet part of a professional team. He received a large signing bonus from the Mets.
Rosario began playing professionally in 2013. He moved up through different minor league teams. By 2016, he was playing for the Double-A Binghamton Mets. He was chosen for the 2016 MLB All Star Futures Game, which features top young players. That year, he had a strong batting average of .324.
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After the 2016 season, the Mets added Rosario to their main roster. This protected him from being picked by other teams. In 2017, he was named the top prospect in baseball by a sports writer. He also played in the Triple-A All-Star Game and the All-Star Futures Game again. He was even named the Rookie of the Year for the Pacific Coast League.
Rosario made his first MLB appearance on August 1, 2017. He got his first major league hit in that game. On August 11, 2017, he hit his first career home run. In 2018, he hit two home runs in one game for the first time.
In 2019, Rosario had a good season. He batted .287, hit 15 home runs, and had 72 RBIs. He also stole 19 bases. He led the National League in singles that year.
On August 28, 2020, Rosario hit a special home run. It was a "walk-off" home run against the New York Yankees. This means his hit won the game in the final inning. It was unusual because the Mets were the "home team" in a game played at Yankee Stadium.
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Playing for the Cleveland Guardians
On January 7, 2021, Rosario was traded to the Cleveland Indians. The team later changed its name to the Cleveland Guardians. At first, the team tried to have Rosario play in the outfield. However, he soon became their regular starting shortstop.
On August 31, 2021, Rosario had an amazing game. He got five hits and had a career-high five RBIs. This included two home runs, one of which was an inside-the-park home run. He finished the 2021 season with a .282 batting average, 11 home runs, and 57 RBIs.
In 2022, Rosario led all of Major League Baseball with nine triples. He also batted .283 and stole 18 bases.
Time with Other Teams
Los Angeles Dodgers (First Time)
On July 26, 2023, the Guardians traded Rosario to the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the Dodgers, he mostly played second base. He played in 48 games and then became a free agent.
Tampa Bay Rays
Rosario signed with the Tampa Bay Rays on February 20, 2024. He played in 76 games for them. He had a strong batting average of .307 with two home runs and 26 RBIs.
Los Angeles Dodgers (Second Time)
On July 29, 2024, the Rays traded Rosario back to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He played only a few games before being moved off the team's main roster on August 12.
Cincinnati Reds
Rosario was then picked up by the Cincinnati Reds on August 18, 2024. He played 22 games for the Reds. He hit one home run and stole three bases. He became a free agent again on October 31.
Joining the Washington Nationals
On January 8, 2025, Amed Rosario signed a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals. He is currently playing for them.
International Baseball
On October 29, 2018, Rosario was chosen to play for the MLB All-Stars. This team played in the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series.
