Johan Rojas

Johan Rojas, a promising outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies, has shown potential in his early MLB career. Born on August 14, 2000, in San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic, Rojas made his professional debut on July 15, 2023. Standing 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 165 pounds, he bats and throws right-handed, which complements his agility and speed on the field. In the preseason of 2024, Rojas compiled a batting average of .170 with 9 hits, including 1 double and 2 triples, across 53 at-bats. He demonstrated his base-stealing prowess with 4 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and base-running intelligence. Despite his relatively low on-base percentage of .214, his slugging percentage of .264 hints at his potential for extra-base hits. Rojas's defensive skills are also noteworthy. During the same preseason, he recorded a perfect fielding percentage, with 27 putouts and only 1 error across 18 games, primarily positioned in center field. This defensive reliability, combined with his speed, makes him a valuable asset in the outfield. Johan Rojas's early MLB career, marked by his debut in 2023, presents a player with a blend of speed, defensive capability, and growing offensive skills. Wearing jersey number 18, Rojas is a player to watch as he develops and adjusts to the highest level of baseball, potentially becoming a key part of the Phillies' future.