Career Timeline of Brent Rooker: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Brent Rooker, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Brent Rooker is a professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter currently playing for the Oakland Athletics in MLB. He debuted in 2020, having previously played for the Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres, and Kansas City Royals. Rooker was selected as an MLB All-Star in 2023.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Redshirted at Mississippi State

In 2014, Brent Rooker redshirted for the season at Mississippi State University.

2015: Played 34 games

In 2015, Brent Rooker played in 34 games, hitting .257 with two home runs and 12 RBIs for Mississippi State.

2016: SEC Championship

In 2016, Brent Rooker helped lead the Mississippi State Bulldogs to an SEC championship, hitting .324 with 11 home runs and 54 RBIs. He was also named a league all-star for the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2017: National and SEC Player of the Year

In 2017, Brent Rooker was named Collegiate Baseball national Player of the Year and SEC Player of the Year after leading the conference with a .387 batting average, 23 home runs, and 82 RBIs, winning the second triple crown in SEC history. He also won the C Spire Ferriss Trophy.

2017: Drafted by Minnesota Twins

In 2017, Brent Rooker was selected by the Minnesota Twins with the 35th overall pick in the MLB draft and signed for a $1.935 million bonus. He played for the Elizabethton Twins and Fort Myers Miracle, batting .281 with 18 home runs and 52 RBIs across both teams.

2018: Played with Chattanooga Lookouts

In 2018, Brent Rooker played with the Chattanooga Lookouts, batting .254 with 22 home runs and 79 RBIs.

2019: International League All-Star

In 2019, Brent Rooker played with the Rochester Red Wings and earned International League All-Star honors, hitting .281 with 14 home runs and 47 RBIs.

2019: WBSC Premier 12

In 2019, Brent Rooker was named to the United States national baseball team for the 2019 WBSC Premier 12. He batted .300 with three home runs and was named to the tournament All-World Team.

September 4, 2020: Major League Debut

On September 4, 2020, Brent Rooker was promoted to the major leagues and made his debut against the Detroit Tigers.

2020: MLB Debut

In 2020, Brent Rooker made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

April 7, 2022: Traded to San Diego Padres

On April 7, 2022, Brent Rooker, along with Taylor Rogers and cash considerations, was traded by the Twins to the San Diego Padres for Chris Paddack, Emilio Pagán, and a player to be named later.

August 2, 2022: Traded to Kansas City Royals

On August 2, 2022, Brent Rooker was traded by the Padres to the Kansas City Royals for Cam Gallagher. He batted .160 in 14 games. On November 15, he was designated for assignment.

November 17, 2022: Claimed by Oakland Athletics

On November 17, 2022, Brent Rooker was claimed off outright waivers by the Oakland Athletics.

2024: 2024 Season Performance and Injury

In 2024, Brent Rooker started the season as the team's clean-up hitter. After struggling, he was placed on the 10-day injured list on April 11, retroactive to April 8. Later, on May 6, Rooker was named the American League Player of the Week for April 29 to May 5. He finished the season with .293/.365/.562, 39 home runs and 112 RBIs. On October 4, he underwent extensor repair surgery.