Amed Rosario is a Dominican third baseman from Santo Domingo who has built a steady nine-year career in the big leagues since his MLB debut on August 1, 2017. He bats and throws right-handed, wears No. 14 for the New York Yankees, and has earned his roster spot the old-fashioned way — with his glove and his ability to play multiple positions.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Amed Rosario
- Position: Third base
- Team: New York Yankees
- Number: 14
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 6’1″ / 227 lbs
- Born: November 20, 1995 — Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- MLB Debut: August 1, 2017
Background
Born in Santo Domingo on November 20, 1995, Rosario followed the well-worn path of Caribbean talent — identified young, developed through Dominican academies, refined in the minors, and eventually called up to the Show. His debut came on August 1, 2017, launching a career that has taken him through several American League organizations before landing him in the Bronx.
Professional Career
Over nine MLB seasons, Rosario has settled into the role of a dependable defensive utility piece rather than an offensive centerpiece — and that’s been enough to keep him on competitive rosters. In 2025, he hit .276 with 6 home runs, 23 RBI, and an OPS of .745 with the Yankees, showing the kind of steady, moderate production that defines his game.
His 2026 season with New York showed some regression at the plate — a .236 average, 10 home runs, 28 RBI, and an OPS of .720 — the kind of dip that comes with the territory for a veteran hitter still chasing his best version. The power numbers ticked up slightly, but the contact rate dropped.
Career Stats Snapshot
- 2026 — New York Yankees: .236 AVG | 10 HR | 28 RBI | 23 R | .720 OPS | 1 SB
- 2025 — New York Yankees (full): .276 AVG | 6 HR | 23 RBI | 20 R | .745 OPS | 1 SB
- 2025 — New York Yankees (partial): .303 AVG | 1 HR | 5 RBI | 1 R | .788 OPS | 0 SB
Awards and Recognition
Rosario hasn’t collected MVP hardware or Silver Sluggers, but his longevity tells its own story. Nine years in the majors without being a power hitter speaks to something scouts and front offices value just as much: defensive reliability and the flexibility to fill multiple spots in a lineup card.
Worth Knowing
Rosario is part of a generation of Dominican players who have kept Caribbean defensive tradition alive in the big leagues. In an era obsessed with exit velocity and launch angle, his career is a quiet reminder that a quality glove and positional versatility still have real value in professional baseball.
