History of Brent Rooker in Timeline

Terry Brent Rooker Jr. is a professional baseball player currently with the Oakland Athletics in MLB. He plays as a designated hitter and outfielder. Rooker debuted in MLB in 2020, and has previously played for the Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres, and Kansas City Royals. He was selected as an All-Star in 2023 and 2025 and won a Silver Slugger Award in 2024.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

November 1, 1994: Terry Brent Rooker Jr. Born

Terry Brent Rooker Jr. was born on November 1, 1994.

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2014: Redshirted at Mississippi State

In 2014, Rooker redshirted for the Mississippi State Bulldogs baseball team.

2015: Played for Mississippi State

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

2016: SEC Championship and Cape Cod League All-Star

In 2016, Rooker helped lead the Bulldogs to an SEC championship, hitting .324 with 11 home runs and 54 RBIs. He also played in the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named an all-star.

2017: National and SEC Player of the Year

In 2017, 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 SEC triple crown. He also won the C Spire Ferriss Trophy.

2017: Drafted by Minnesota Twins

In 2017, the Minnesota Twins selected Rooker with the 35th overall pick in the MLB draft, and he 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.

2018: Chattanooga Lookouts Season

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

2019: Rochester Red Wings and International League All-Star

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

2019: WBSC Premier 12 Tournament

In 2019, Rooker played for the United States national baseball team in the WBSC Premier 12 tournament, batting .300 with three home runs. He was named to the All-World Team as the best designated hitter.

September 4, 2020: Major League Debut

On September 4, 2020, 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, the Twins traded Rooker, Taylor Rogers, and cash considerations to the San Diego Padres for Chris Paddack, Emilio Pagán, and Brayan Medina.

August 2, 2022: Traded to Kansas City Royals

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

November 17, 2022: Claimed by Oakland Athletics

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

May 1, 2023: AL Player of the Week

On May 1, 2023, Rooker was named AL Player of the Week after a strong performance from April 24-30.

2023: MLB All-Star Selection

In 2023, Rooker was selected to the MLB All-Star Game.

2024: 2024 Season with the Athletics

During the 2024 season, Rooker started as the Athletics' clean-up hitter. He was later placed on the injured list in April, but named American League Player of the Week in May. He finished the season with .293/.365/.562, 39 home runs, and 112 RBI. On October 4, Rooker underwent extensor repair surgery in his right forearm.