Alberto Rodríguez (baseball)
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| Alberto Rodríguez | |
|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: (2000-10-06) October 6, 2000 (age 25) Cotuí, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
Alberto Rodríguez (born October 6, 2000) is a Dominican Republic professional baseball outfielder in the Kansas City Royals organization.
Toronto Blue Jays
On July 2, 2017, Rodríguez signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as an international free agent. He made his professional debut the following year with the Dominican Summer League Blue Jays, hitting .254 with five home runs, 34 RBI, and 21 stolen bases across 61 appearances.[1] In 2019, Rodríguez played in 47 games for the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Blue Jays, slashing .301/.364/.422 with two home runs, 29 RBI, and 13 stolen bases. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
Seattle Mariners
On September 1, 2020, the Blue Jays traded Rodríguez to the Seattle Mariners as the player to be named later for a previous trade that saw Toronto acquire Taijuan Walker.[3][4] He played the 2021 campaign with the Single-A Modesto Nuts and High-A Everett AquaSox, posting a cumulative .289/.379/.470 batting line with 10 home runs, 65 RBI, and 15 stolen bases over 100 games.[5]
On November 18, 2021, the Mariners added Rodríguez to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[6] In 2022, Rodríguez appeared in 119 games for the High-A Everett AquaSox, slashing .261/.336/.396 with 10 home runs and 46 RBI.
On January 17, 2023, Rodríguez was designated for assignment by Seattle following the acquisition of J. B. Bukauskas.[7] On January 24, Rodríguez cleared waivers and was sent outright to High-A Everett.[8] In 118 contests split between Everett and the Double-A Arkansas Travelers, he batted a combined .300/.381/.504 with career-highs in home runs (14) and RBI (85).[9]
Rodríguez returned to Arkansas in 2024, playing in 93 games and batting .241/.287/.329 with three home runs, 47 RBI, and 10 stolen bases. He elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.[10]
Rieleros de Aguascalientes
On April 17, 2025, Rodríguez signed with the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League.[11] In 78 appearances for Aguascalientes, Rodríguez batted .315/.397/.497 with nine home runs, 45 RBI, and nine stolen bases.
Kansas City Royals
On November 19, 2025, the Kansas City Royals signed Rodríguez to a minor league contract.[12]
References
- ↑ "Alberto Rodriguez Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Mariners get OF Alberto Rodríguez to complete Taijuan Walker trade". September 2020.
- ↑ Preusser, Kate (October 26, 2020). "Revisiting the PTNBL in the Taijuan Walker Trade, Alberto Rodríguez". Lookout Landing. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ↑ "Alberto Rodriguez Player Card". baseballprospectus.com. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ↑ Steve Adams (November 18, 2021). "Mariners Select Julio Rodriguez, Two Others". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ↑ "Mariners' Alberto Rodriguez: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- ↑ "Mariners' Alberto Rodriguez: Outrighted to High-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ↑ "Alberto Rodriguez - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2024". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ↑ https://www.milb.com/player/alberto-rodriguez-679754
- ↑ Bobby Ohr (November 24, 2025). "Former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder signs with the Kansas City Royals". Blue Jays Insider. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)