Brent Rooker

Brent Rooker earned national recognition in 2017 as the Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year and SEC Player of the Year, leading the Southeastern Conference in batting average, home runs, and RBIs. This breakout performance followed his contribution to the Mississippi State Bulldogs’ SEC championship in 2016. His outstanding collegiate career culminated in him being drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 1st round as the 35th overall pick of the 2017 MLB Draft, signaling his arrival as a top-tier professional prospect. Rooker made his highly anticipated Major League Baseball debut with the Minnesota Twins on September 4, 2020.

The 2024 season marked a career-best for Rooker, where he batted an impressive .293, recorded 39 home runs, and drove in 112 RBIs. This exceptional performance led to him receiving the prestigious American League Silver Slugger Award at designated hitter in 2024 and another AL Player of the Week honor on May 5, 2024. Solidifying his status as a marquee player, Rooker earned his second MLB All-Star Game selection in 2025. His long-term commitment to the Oakland Athletics was underscored by a significant five-year, $60 million contract extension signed in January 2025.

Throughout his professional career, Rooker has demonstrated remarkable adaptability across various outfield positions and designated hitter, accumulating career totals of 109 home runs and 293 RBIs. His trajectory as an All-Star Designated Hitter and Outfielder continues to highlight his invaluable offensive contributions and consistent power at the plate for the Athletics.