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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| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) |
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| Batting average | .273 | ||
| Home runs | 63 | ||
| Runs batted in | 366 | ||
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Germán Amed Valdez Nate Rosario (born November 20, 1995) is a professional baseball player from the Dominican Republic. He is a utility player for the Washington Nationals in Major League Baseball (MLB). A utility player can play many different positions on the field.
Amed Rosario has played for several MLB teams. These include the New York Mets, Cleveland Indians/Guardians, Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Cincinnati Reds. He first joined the MLB in 2017 with the Mets.
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Amed Rosario's Baseball Journey
Starting with the New York Mets
Amed Rosario began his professional baseball career in July 2012. He signed with the New York Mets as a young international free agent. The Mets gave him a large signing bonus of $1.75 million. This was the biggest bonus the Mets had ever given to an international player at that time.
Rosario started playing in the minor leagues in 2013. He played for teams like the Kingsport Mets and the Brooklyn Cyclones. By 2016, he was playing for the Double-A Binghamton Mets.
Rising Through the Ranks
In 2016, Rosario was chosen for the MLB All Star Futures Game. This game features some of the best young players in baseball. He finished that year with a strong .324 batting average. He also hit 5 home runs and had 71 RBIs.
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After the 2016 season, the Mets added Rosario to their 40-man roster. This protects players from being picked by other teams. In April 2017, a baseball writer named Keith Law called Rosario the top young player in all of baseball. Rosario was also chosen for the Triple-A All-Star Game and the All-Star Futures Game again in 2017. He even won the 2017 PCL Rookie of the Year award.
Making His MLB Debut
Amed Rosario made his first MLB appearance on August 1, 2017. He played against the Colorado Rockies. In that game, he got his first hit in the Major Leagues. On August 11, 2017, he hit his first MLB home run.
In 2019, Rosario had a good season. He batted .287 and hit 15 home runs. He also stole 19 bases. On defense, he played shortstop.
A Unique Home Run
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 home run ended the game and won it for his team. What made it extra special was that the Mets were the "home" team, but the game was played at Yankee Stadium. This was the first time a visiting player had hit a walk-off home run in over 100 years!
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Playing for the Cleveland Guardians
On January 7, 2021, Amed Rosario was traded to the Cleveland Indians (now called the Cleveland Guardians). He was part of a big trade involving several players. When he first joined the Guardians, they tried to have him play in the outfield. This was a new position for him.
Switching Positions
Rosario had some trouble at first in the outfield. But soon, he became the team's regular starting shortstop. On August 31, 2021, he had an amazing game. He got 5 hits in 5 tries and had a career-high 5 RBIs. He also hit two home runs, including his first ever inside-the-park home run. This is when a player hits the ball and runs all the way around the bases to score without the ball leaving the field.
In 2022, Rosario was a leader in the MLB. He led all players with nine triples. A triple is when a batter hits the ball and reaches third base safely. He also had a good batting average of .283 and stole 18 bases.
Time with Other Teams
Los Angeles Dodgers (First Time)
On July 26, 2023, Rosario was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the Dodgers, he mostly played second base. He played in 48 games before becoming a free agent.
Tampa Bay Rays
In February 2024, Rosario signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. He played in 76 games for them. He had a strong batting average of .307 with the Rays.
Los Angeles Dodgers (Second Time)
Rosario returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers in July 2024. He played in a few games before being moved off the team in August.
Cincinnati Reds
In August 2024, the Cincinnati Reds picked up Rosario. He played 22 games for the Reds. After the season, he became a free agent again.
Joining the Washington Nationals
On January 8, 2025, Amed Rosario signed a contract with his current team, the Washington Nationals.
International Baseball
Amed Rosario has also represented his country in international games. On October 29, 2018, he was chosen to play for the MLB All-Stars. This team played in the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series.
