Johan Rojas
| Johan Rojas | ||
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| Philadelphia Phillies – No. 18 | ||
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Johan Stiven Rojas (born August 14, 2000) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). Rojas signed with the Phillies as an international free agent in 2018.
Career
Rojas signed with the
Gulf Coast Phillies and Low–A Williamsport Crosscutters, batting .265/.313/.429 with 2 home runs, 15 RBI, and 14 stolen bases.[2]
Due to the cancellation of the 2020
Jersey Shore Blue Claws. In 96 games between the three affiliates, Rojas slashed .263/.329/.417 with career–highs in home runs (11), RBI (52), and stolen bases (34).[4][5]
In 2022, Rojas played for Jersey Shore and the Double–A Reading Fightin Phils, hitting .244/.309/.354 with 7 home runs, 38 RBI, and 62 stolen bases across 130 games. He played in the 2022 Arizona Fall League, where he batted .310/.423/.452, and was second in the league with 13 stolen bases, without being caught.[6]
Rojas was optioned to Double-A Reading to begin the 2023 season.Paul Owens Award for position player for the 2023 season.[11]
References
- ^ "Phillies prospect Johan Rojas could be special, Joe Girardi says | Extra Innings". 26 March 2021.
- ^ "Johan Rojas - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Johan Rojas Receives Rave Reviews". 2 April 2021.
- ^ "Known for elite defense, Johan Rojas' growth as a hitter could make him Phillies' future center fielder". 19 March 2022.
- ^ "Speedy Phillies prospect Johan Rojas has the green light and a big goal for 2022".
- ^ "The Official Site of Major League Baseball". MLB.com.
- ^ "Phillies' Johan Rojas: Heading back to Double-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
- ^ "Phillies' Johan Rojas: Summoned from Double-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ "Why Johan Rojas apologized after hitting first career home run". philliesnation.com. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ "Walk-off clinch extra special for Rojas with parents on hand". mlb.com. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ Seidman, Corey (September 21, 2023). "Breakout rookie and ascending reliever honored as Phils' minor-leaguers of 2023". NBC Sports Philadelphia. NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)