Ed Rogers
Encyclopedia
Edward Antonio Rogers is an utility infielder
who is currently in the Arizona Diamondbacks
organization. He bats and throws right-handed.
as a free agent
in . He debuted in Major League Baseball
with the Orioles, playing for them in parts of three seasons between and . In , he hit his only major league home run
in his only at-bat of the season. It came against Alan Embree
of the New York Yankees
.
Rogers will always be remembered for a rather unique play he was involved in during a 2006 game against the New York Mets
. As he came in to pick up a bloop single
into left field, the ball took an odd hop and went up his sleeve and he had to reach into the back of his shirt to get it out.
and was invited to spring training
. During an exhibition game, on March 7, he hit a walk-off home run
to beat the New York Mets, 9–5. In the 2007- offseason, he signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals
. Rogers began the 2008 season with the Double-A Harrisburg Senators
of the Eastern League and also saw time with the Triple-A Columbus Clippers
. He became a free agent at the end of the season.
organization.
He was granted Free Agency at end of 2009 Season
Utility player
In sport, a utility player is one who can play several positions competently, a sort of jack of all trades. Sports in which the term is often used include association football , baseball, rugby, rugby league, water polo and softball....
who is currently in the Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
organization. He bats and throws right-handed.
Baltimore Orioles
Rogers was signed by the Baltimore OriolesBaltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
as a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
in . He debuted in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
with the Orioles, playing for them in parts of three seasons between and . In , he hit his only major league home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
in his only at-bat of the season. It came against Alan Embree
Alan Embree
Alan Duane Embree is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. Previously, Embree played with the Cleveland Indians , Atlanta Braves , Arizona Diamondbacks , San Francisco Giants , Chicago White Sox , San Diego Padres , Boston Red Sox , New York...
of the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
.
Rogers will always be remembered for a rather unique play he was involved in during a 2006 game against the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
. As he came in to pick up a bloop single
Single (baseball)
In baseball, a single is the most common type of base hit, accomplished through the act of a batter safely reaching first base by hitting a fair ball and getting to first base before a fielder puts him out...
into left field, the ball took an odd hop and went up his sleeve and he had to reach into the back of his shirt to get it out.
Boston Red Sox
Before the season, Rogers signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red SoxBoston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
and was invited to spring training
Spring training
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play...
. During an exhibition game, on March 7, he hit a walk-off home run
Walk-off home run
In baseball, a walk-off home run is a home run that ends the game. It must be a home run that gives the home team the lead in the bottom of the final inning of the game—either the ninth inning, or any extra inning, or any other regularly scheduled final inning...
to beat the New York Mets, 9–5. In the 2007- offseason, he signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
. Rogers began the 2008 season with the Double-A Harrisburg Senators
Harrisburg Senators
The Harrisburg Senators are a minor league baseball team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals....
of the Eastern League and also saw time with the Triple-A Columbus Clippers
Columbus Clippers
The Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
. He became a free agent at the end of the season.
Arizona Diamondbacks
On June 4, 2009 Rogers signed a Minor League deal with the Arizona DiamondbacksArizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
organization.
He was granted Free Agency at end of 2009 Season