Age, Biography and Wiki
Mel Rojas Jr. was born on 24 May, 1990 in Indianapolis, Indiana, is an American baseball player. Discover Mel Rojas Jr.'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 33 years old?
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| Age |
33 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
24 May, 1990 |
| Birthday |
24 May |
| Birthplace |
Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 33 years old group.
Mel Rojas Jr. Height, Weight & Measurements
At 33 years old, Mel Rojas Jr. height is 1.89 m and Weight 102 kg.
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1.89 m |
| Weight |
102 kg |
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Not Available |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Mel Rojas Jr. Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mel Rojas Jr. worth at the age of 33 years old? Mel Rojas Jr.’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Mel Rojas Jr.'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Mel Rojas Jr. Social Network
Timeline
Mel Rojas (born May 24, 1990) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the KT Wiz of the KBO League.
He has previously played in the KBO League for the KT Wiz and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers.
His ancestors were from the Dominican Republic.
Rojas was born in Indianapolis in 1990 when his father, Mel Rojas, was playing for the Indianapolis Indians.
A member of the Alou family, he was raised in the Dominican Republic.
As a child, he played both baseball and basketball.
He attended high school in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.
Rojas played junior college baseball at Wabash Valley College where, in his only season, he led the nation with 61 stolen bases in 64 attempts.
He was named the 2010 Great Rivers Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year.
He played two summers of collegiate summer baseball with the Amsterdam Mohawks of the New York Collegiate Baseball League.
Rojas was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft out of Wabash Valley College.
He signed with the Pirates and made his professional debut that season with the State College Spikes.
In 2011, Rojas spent the season with the West Virginia Power.
In 2012, Rojas spent the season with Bradenton Marauders.
In 2013, Rojas spent the season with the Double-A Altoona Curve.
In 2014, Rojas started the season with Altoona and was promoted to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians in July.
In 2015, The Pirates invited Rojas to spring training.
Cut from the team in March, Rojas began the season at the Triple-A level.
After a midseason demotion to the Curve, Rojas rejoined the Indians in September.
On May 9, 2016, Rojas was traded to the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations.
He was assigned to the Double-A Mississippi Braves, and promoted to the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves seven weeks later.
Rojas finished his 2016 season batting .253 with 12 home runs and 46 RBIs.
On June 12, 2017, Rojas signed with the KT Wiz of the KBO League for $400,000.
On November 14, 2017, he re-signed with KT Wiz for $1,000,000.
In 2018 he broke the KT Wiz franchise record for home runs with 43.
In 2020, he also signed a $1.5 million contract, staying at KT Wiz.
Rojas nearly won the batting Triple Crown, leading the league in home runs (47) and RBIs (135), but coming in third place for batting average (.349).
He was later voted the 2020 KBO League MVP.
On December 8, 2020, Rojas signed a two-year deal with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball.
He played in 60 games for Hanshin in 2021, hitting .217/.282/.381 with 8 home runs and 21 RBI.
In 2022, Rojas appeared in 89 contests for the Tigers, slashing .224/.322/.410 with 9 home runs and 27 RBI.
He became a free agent following the 2022 season.
On March 6, 2023, Rojas signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League.
He was released on May 5, 2023.
On May 10, 2023, Rojas signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.
In 36 games, he batted .241/.440/.397 with 5 home runs and 20 RBI.
Rojas was waived on July 4.
On July 11, 2023, Rojas signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.
In 23 games for Oaxaca, Rojas hit .326/.419/.607 with 5 home runs and 25 RBI.
On December 7, 2023, Rojas signed with the KT Wiz of the KBO League.
