Alberto Rosario
| Alberto Rosario | |
|---|---|
 Rosario with the Memphis Redbirds in 2017 | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: January 10, 1987 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 runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 2 |
| Teams | |
Alberto Rosario (born January 10, 1987) is a Dominican former professional baseball catcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Career[edit]
St. Louis Cardinals[edit]
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[edit]
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, he re-signed with the Diamondbacks to a minor league deal. He was assigned to Triple–A Reno to start the 2019 season. He elected free agency on November 7, 2019.
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.[6] He elected free agency following the season on November 2.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Durando, Stu (July 6, 2016). "Pena to DL; Peralta out of lineup". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ^ "Peralta homers as Cardinals beat Brewers 8−1". Boston Herald. Associated Press. July 9, 2016. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. 7 November 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "Diamondbacks' Alberto Rosario: Agrees to terms with Arizona". CBSSports.com. January 5, 2018.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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