Jason Rogers (baseball)

Jason Douglas Rogers (born March 13, 1988) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. He previously played for the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball.

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Jason Rogers
Rogers batting for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in 2011
Olmecas de Tabasco
First baseman
Born: (1988-03-13) March 13, 1988
East Point, Georgia
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: September 2, 2014, for the Milwaukee Brewers
NPB: July 18, 2017, for the Hanshin Tigers
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Batting average.258
Home runs4
Runs batted in18
NPB statistics
(through 2017 season)
Batting average.252
Hits31
Home runs5
Runs batted in23
Teams

Career

Milwaukee Brewers

Rogers was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 32nd round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft out of Columbus State University.[1] In 2013, he was the Brewers' Minor League Player of the Year after hitting .270/.346/.468 with 22 home runs.[2][3] He was added to the 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.[4] Primarily a first baseman, Rogers added third base as a secondary position prior to the 2014 season.[5]

Rogers made his major league debut on September 2, 2014. On May 9, 2015, Rogers hit his first career home run, a three-run shot off of Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Phil Coke. He hit his second homer off of Francisco Liriano on June 9.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On December 17, 2015, Rogers was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Keon Broxton and minor leaguer Trey Supak.[6] He was designated for assignment on December 23, 2016.[7]

Hanshin Tigers

On July 7, 2017, Rogers signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[8]

Sydney Blue Sox

On January 3rd, 2019 The Blue Sox Facebook page announced Rogers was signed for the rest of the 2018/19 ABL season.[9]

New Britain Bees

On April 6, 2018, Rogers signed with the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association. On May 15, 2018, he was traded to the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[8] He became a free agent following the 2018 season. On April 2, 2019, Rogers re-signed with the New Britain Bees for the 2019 season.[10]

Olmecas de Tabasco

On November 6, 2019, Rogers was selected by the Somerset Patriots in the New Britain Bees dispersal draft. He didn't appear in a game for the club, as the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 29, 2020, Rogers's contract was purchased by the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League for the 2021 season.

References
  1. "CSU's Jason Rogers drafted in 32nd round by Milwaukee Brewers". Ledger-Enquirer. June 9, 2010. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  2. "Hellweg, Rogers take Brewers' Minor League honors". Major League Baseball. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  3. Rosiak, Todd (September 21, 2013). "Jason Rogers, Michael Ratterree get their moment at Miller Park". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  4. "Brewers protect Morris, Rogers from Rule 5 Draft". Major League Baseball. November 20, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  5. Mark McCarter, "Huntsville Stars' Jason Rogers making strides in transformation to third base", The Huntsville Times, May 2014
  6. Tom Haudricourt. "Brewers trade Jason Rogers to Pirates, need a first baseman".
  7. Todd, Jeff (December 23, 2016). "Pirates Claim Nefi Ogando, Designate Jason Rogers". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  8. "The Bristol Press - New Britain Bees sign former Brewers, Pirates infielder Rogers".
  9. https://twitter.com/SydneyBlueSox/status/1081781116489457667/photo/1
  10. http://nbbees.com/team/news/index.html?article_id=1137
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