Mel Rojas Jr.

Mel Rojas
KT Wiz – No. 24
Outfielder
Born: (1990-05-24) May 24, 1990
Indianapolis, Indiana
Bats: Switch Throws: Right
KBO debut
June 13, 2017, for the KT Wiz

Mel Rojas (born May 24, 1990) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the kt Wiz of the KBO League.

Career

Minor League

As a child, he played both baseball and basketball.[1] Rojas was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft out of Wabash Valley College.[2][3] He signed with the Pirates and made his professional debut that season with the State College Spikes.[4] He spent 2011 with the West Virginia Power, 2012 with Bradenton Marauders and 2013 with the Double-A Altoona Curve.[5][6] He started 2014 with Altoona and was promoted to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians in July.[7][8][9] The Pirates invited Rojas to spring training in 2015.[10] Cut from the team in March,[11] Rojas began the season at the Triple–A level. After a midseason demotion to the Curve, Rojas rejoined the Indians in September.[12][13]

Rojas was traded to the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations on May 9, 2016.[14] He was assigned to the Double–A Mississippi Braves, and promoted to the Triple–A Gwinnett Braves seven weeks later.[15] Rojas finished his 2016 season batting .253 with 12 home runs and 46 RBI's.[16]

KBO League

On June 12, 2017, he signed with the KBO League team KT Wiz for $300,000.

Personal life

Rojas is the son of former Major League Baseball player, Mel Rojas.[17][18]

References

  1. ↑ Friedlander, David (July 28, 2016). "Getting to Know Mel Rojas Jr.". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  2. ↑ Dunning, Derek (July 14, 2010). "Rojas Jr. signs contract with Pirates". The Leader Herald. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Pirates sign third round selection Mel Rojas Jr.". MLB.com. July 15, 2010. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  4. ↑ Kaplan, Jake (July 22, 2010). "Rojas starts career in State College". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Fresh Faces: Initial Roster Announced". MILB.com. April 4, 2011. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  6. ↑ Passanisi, Mike (March 29, 2013). "Taillon, Dickerson Headline 2013 Curve Roster". Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  7. ↑ Passanisi, Mike (March 29, 2014). "Hanson, Kingham Land on Curve Opening Day Roster". MILB.com. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  8. ↑ Giger, Cory (March 29, 2014). "Prospects highlight of roster". Altoona Mirror. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  9. ↑ Seiner, Jake (July 4, 2014). "Rojas plates five off bench in Indy's win". MILB.com. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  10. ↑ Brink, Bill (January 8, 2015). "Pirates invite eight to spring training in Bradenton, Fla". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Tillman strong in Orioles' 6-4 win over Pirates". San Diego Union-Tribune. Associated Press. March 19, 2015. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  12. ↑ Passanisi, Mike (June 17, 2015). "Extra Innings Continue to Plague Curve on Tuesday". MILB.com. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  13. ↑ Brink, Bill (September 3, 2015). "Pirates notebook: Rescinded waiver claim of one player leads to September promotion of another". Pittsburgh Posr-Gazette. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  14. ↑ Eddy, Matt (May 16, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: May 6–11". Baseball America. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  15. ↑ Lezotte, Dave (June 21, 2016). "Rojas Jr.'s Triple Beats Indians in 12th". MILB.com. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Mel Rojas Jr. Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  17. ↑ Valdez, Rachella (March 4, 2014). "Rojas Jr. hopes to follow father's footsteps". The Toronto Observer. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  18. ↑ Singelais, Mark (June 25, 2010). "Rojas tries to keep the tradition alive". Times Union. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
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