Adael Amador is a 23-year-old switch-hitting second baseman from Santo Domingo who arrived in the majors with the Colorado Rockies on June 9, 2024. Born on April 11, 2003, he represents one of the organization’s key infield pieces for the future — though his early MLB numbers make clear he’s still a work in progress.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Adael Amador
- Position: Second Base
- Current team: Albuquerque Isotopes (Triple-A)
- Jersey number: 1
- Bats / Throws: Switch / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’11» / 209 lb
- Born: April 11, 2003 — Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
- MLB debut: June 9, 2024
Background
Amador grew up in Santo Domingo, one of the Caribbean’s most storied baseball nations. He developed through Colorado’s minor-league system, refining his defense and his rare ability to hit from both sides of the plate. That switch-hitting skill gives the Rockies added tactical flexibility — even if the bat still needs to catch up to the concept at the MLB level.
Professional Career
In his 2024 debut season, Amador posted a .171 batting average and a .394 OPS in his first big-league appearances, adding one run scored and one stolen base. Modest numbers, but a foot in the door.
The 2025 season has shown incremental progress. In his time with Colorado, Amador is hitting .177 with 1 home run, 10 RBI, 5 runs scored, and an OPS of .521 — still well below league average, but a step forward from his rookie showing. He’s currently back with the Albuquerque Isotopes, Colorado’s Triple-A affiliate, continuing to sharpen both sides of his game before earning a longer look at the top level.
Career Stats
- 2025 — Colorado Rockies: .177 AVG | 1 HR | 10 RBI | 5 R | .521 OPS | 1 SB
- 2024 — Colorado Rockies: .171 AVG | 0 HR | 0 RBI | 1 R | .394 OPS | 1 SB
Awards & Records
Amador hasn’t collected any individual MLB awards yet — he’s simply too early in the journey. His current focus is building the offensive and defensive consistency needed to lock down a starting role in Colorado’s infield.
Fun Fact
Switch-hitters are genuinely rare in professional baseball, and Amador is one of them. That ability to bat from either side of the plate is a skill that takes years to master, and it’s a big reason the Rockies remain patient with his development. The tools are there — now it’s about turning them into results.
