Adam Rosales

In his youth, Adam played shortstop for the Diamonds 13 yr. old traveling baseball team in 1996, which won several tournaments including the annual Thillens Championship tournament. The Thillens tournament was one of the best amateur tournaments in the Chicaoland{{clarify|date=September 2022}} area. The Diamonds team was co-managed by Frank Sadorf & Pete Podgorski.

Rosales, who is of Mexican-American descent,{{cite news |last=Shore |first=Elena |date=July 30, 2010 |title=Oakland A's Boost Their Latino Roster |url=https://www.baycitizen.org/blogs/pulse-of-the-bay/oakland-s-boost-their-latino-roster/ |newspaper=The Bay Citizen |access-date=August 22, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714070406/https://www.baycitizen.org/blogs/pulse-of-the-bay/oakland-s-boost-their-latino-roster/ |archive-date=July 14, 2015 |url-status=dead }} attended Maine South High School in Park Ridge, Illinois, where he received All-State honors, and Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan.{{cite news|last=Castle|first=George|date=June 14, 2013|title=Rosales bleeds A's green and gold, but roots are a close Park Ridge family|url=http://www.chicagobaseballmuseum.org/files/CBM-Rosales-20130614.pdf|publisher=Chicago Baseball Museum|access-date=August 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150916040620/http://www.chicagobaseballmuseum.org/files/CBM-Rosales-20130614.pdf|archive-date=September 16, 2015|url-status=dead}}

Rosales is a practicing member of the LDS church. He and his wife, Callie, had a daughter, Juliet, born in June 2014.{{cite news |last=Harrington|first=Joe|date=June 20, 2014|title=Rosales days away from being a dad|url=http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/rosales-days-away-from-being-a-dad/ngPcN/|work=Austin American Statesman|access-date=August 22, 2015}}

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He made his Major League debut as a pinch hitter for the Cincinnati Reds on August 9, 2008.{{cite news|title=Moehler's solid outing, Tejada's homer carry Astros by Reds|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=280809117|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324052207/http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=280809117|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 24, 2014|access-date=August 19, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=August 10, 2008}} Rosales was recalled from Louisville on August 20 following the injury of Jerry Hairston Jr.{{cite news|title=Reds place Hairston on DL, release Ross|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2457&dat=20080821&id=Gsw8AAAAIBAJ&sjid=5y0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=5584,1353349&hl=en|access-date=August 19, 2015|work=Bangor Daily News|via=Google News|date=August 21, 2008}}

Rosales began the 2009 season with the Triple-A Louisville Bats after failing to earn a spot on the Reds' roster. He was called up on April 28 following the placement of Edwin Encarnación on the 15-day disabled list.{{cite news|last1=McCoy|first1=Hal|title=Encarnacion DLed, Rosales called up|url=http://m.tie3.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/cincinnatireds/entries/2009/04/28/encarnacion_dled_rosales_calle.html/|access-date=August 19, 2015|work=Dayton Daily News|date=April 28, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150910183854/http://m.tie3.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/cincinnatireds/entries/2009/04/28/encarnacion_dled_rosales_calle.html/|archive-date=September 10, 2015|url-status=dead}} He was sent back to the minors exactly two months later.{{cite news|last1=McCoy|first1=Hal|title=Weak-hitting Rosales shipped back to Louisville|url=http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/sports/baseball/weak-hitting-rosales-shipped-back-to-louisville-1/nM2HR/|access-date=August 19, 2015|work=Springfield News-Sun|date=June 28, 2009}}

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On February 1, 2010, Rosales was traded along with Willy Taveras to the Oakland Athletics for Aaron Miles and a player to be named later.{{cite news|last1=Olney|first1=Buster|title=Reds acquire Miles in trade with A's|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=4877065|access-date=August 19, 2015|work=ESPN.com|date=February 1, 2010}} In his first three years with the A's, Rosales batted .234 with a .292 on-base percentage in 415 at-bats, 11 home runs, 47 RBIs, and two stolen bases in four attempts.{{Cite web | url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rosalad01.shtml |title = Adam Rosales Stats}}

On November 30, 2012, Rosales avoided arbitration by signing a one-year, $700,000 deal with the A's.{{cite news|last1=Lee|first1=Jane|title=Barton, Rosales sign one-year deals with A's|url=http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/40482202/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304083308/http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/40482202/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016|access-date=August 19, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=November 30, 2012}} He began 2013 on the disabled list, and was activated on April 25, replacing Andy Parrino.{{cite news|last1=Gimore|first1=Eric|title=Orioles cruise to rare rout in Oakland|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/orioles-cruise-rare-rout-oakland-070043241--mlb.html|access-date=August 19, 2015|work=Yahoo! Sports|date=April 26, 2013}} In the ninth inning of a game on May 8, 2013, Rosales hit what appeared to be a game tying home run, but it was ruled a double, despite the ball hitting a railing in left field above the outfield wall and bouncing back onto the field. Umpire Ángel Hernández and his crew reviewed the play, and upheld the original ruling as a double. Following the controversial call, manager Bob Melvin was ejected for arguing; the A's went on to lose to the Cleveland Indians by a score of 4–3.{{cite news|last1=Ortiz|first1=Jorge L.|title=Blown HR call after replay review leaves A's furious|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2013/05/08/oakland-as-cleveland-indians-replay-review-home-run-blown-call/2145693/|access-date=August 19, 2015|work=USA Today|date=May 9, 2013}} Rosales got a lot of starting time at shortstop with Jed Lowrie playing second base against left-handed pitchers. However, after a long run of facing right-handed starters and the emergence of Grant Green, Rosales was designated for assignment on July 8.{{cite web |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/ci_23619664/oakland-call-up-second-base-prospect-grant-green |title=Oakland A's call up second base prospect Grant Green |work=San Jose Mercury News |first=John |last=Hickey |date=July 8, 2013}} After Green struggled in his first stint in the majors, Rosales was called up to replace him on July 24.{{cite news|last1=Lee|first1=Jane|title=A's recall infielder Rosales to boost defense|url=http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/54590338/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304121652/http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/54590338/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016|access-date=August 19, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=July 24, 2013}}{{cite news|last1=Kirshman|first1=Jeff|title=Rosales aims to boost offensive production|url=http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/54769106/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091123/http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/54769106/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016|access-date=August 19, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=July 25, 2013}} When the Athletics acquired Alberto Callaspo on July 31, coincidentally for Green, Rosales was designated for assignment, starting his 11-day journey.

Rosales was designated for assignment on July 31, and on August 2, Rosales was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers.{{cite web|url=http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130802&content_id=55631202&vkey=pr_tex&c_id=tex|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114904/http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130802&content_id=55631202&vkey=pr_tex&c_id=tex|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 26, 2014|title=Texas Rangers Receive INF Adam Rosales on Waiver Claim from Oakland|date=August 2, 2013|publisher=Rangers Press Release|access-date=August 2, 2013}} Rosales did not appear in any games for the Rangers prior to being designated for assignment on August 5 to make room for Joey Butler. On August 8, Rosales was claimed by the Athletics.{{cite news|title=A's claim Adam Rosales off waivers from Rangers|url=http://www.csnbayarea.com/baseball-oakland-athletics/claim-adam-rosales-waivers-rangers|access-date=August 19, 2015|publisher=CSN Bay Area|date=August 8, 2013}} He played in one game with Oakland before they once again designated him for assignment on August 10, and once again he was claimed by the Texas Rangers on August 12.{{cite web|url=https://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2013/08/adam-rosales-is-back-on-the-texas-rangers-after-waiver-claim.html/|title=Adam Rosales is back on the Texas Rangers after waiver claim|date=August 12, 2013|access-date=August 12, 2013}} In 51 games for Oakland in 2013, Rosales hit .191/.267/.316 with 4 home runs and 8 RBI.

Rosales started twice for the Rangers in 2013, but was mostly used off the bench in his 17 games. In 68 games with the Athletics and the Rangers, Rosales hit .190/.259/.327 with 5 home runs and 12 RBI.

On November 14, Rosales signed a one-year, $750,000 deal to avoid arbitration with the Rangers for 2014.{{cite web |url=http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/14/the-rangers-and-adam-rosales-avoid-arbitration-sign-a-one-year-750k-deal/ |title=The Rangers and Adam Rosales avoid arbitration, sign a one-year, $750K deal |work=NBC Sports |first=Craig |last=Calcaterra |date=November 14, 2013}} He was designated for assignment on March 30, 2014.{{cite news|last1=Simon|first1=Andrew|title=Darvish to DL as Rangers set Opening Day roster|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/c-70458116|access-date=August 19, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=March 30, 2014}} He was called up to the majors on June 30, 2014.{{cite news|title=Rangers purchase contract of INF Adam Rosales from Round Rock, option INF Luis Sardinas to Round Rock|url=http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20140630&content_id=82376254&vkey=pr_tex&c_id=tex|access-date=January 6, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=June 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802085601/http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20140630&content_id=82376254&vkey=pr_tex&c_id=tex|archive-date=August 2, 2017|url-status=dead}} He was non-tendered on December 2, 2014, and became a free agent, but re-signed on January 5, 2015.{{cite news|title=Adam Rosales, Juan Carlos Oviedo agree to deals with Rangers|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12125111|access-date=January 6, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=January 5, 2015}} He was designated for assignment yet again on August 19, 2015,{{cite news|title=Rangers recall IF Alberto, activate RHP Scheppers|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=13469323|access-date=August 19, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=August 19, 2015}}{{cite news|last1=Sullivan|first1=T. R.|title=Rosales designated, infielder Alberto recalled|url=http://m.rangers.mlb.com/news/article/144079470|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150822210051/http://m.rangers.mlb.com/news/article/144079470|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 22, 2015|access-date=August 19, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=August 19, 2015}} and released four days later.{{cite news|last1=Zúñiga|first1=Alejandro|title=Rosales clears waivers, will be released|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/adam-rosales-clears-waivers-will-be-released/c-144858780|access-date=August 24, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=August 23, 2015}}

On January 1, 2016, Rosales signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-adam-rosales-signs-minors-contract-with-the-padres/|title=Padres sign Adam Rosales|work=CBS Sports|date=January 1, 2016|access-date=April 19, 2016}} On April 3, 2016, the Padres announced that Rosales had made their Opening Day roster.{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-adam-rosales-added-to-25-man-roster/|title=Padres add Rosales to Opening Day roster|work=CBS Sports|date=April 3, 2016|access-date=April 19, 2016}} Rosales appeared in the most games in a full season in his career, hitting .229 with 13 home runs and 35 RBI in 105 games.

On January 25, 2017, Rosales signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics.{{cite web|url=http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/214358502/as-sign-adam-rosales-trade-brett-eibner/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126110612/http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/214358502/as-sign-adam-rosales-trade-brett-eibner/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 26, 2017|work=MLB.com|title=A's sign IF Rosales, deal OF Eibner to Dodgers|date=January 25, 2017|access-date=January 25, 2017}} He appeared in 71 games for the Athletics, hitting .234.

On July 31, 2017, Rosales was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Jeferson Mejia.{{cite tweet|user=Dbacks|author=Arizona Diamondbacks|number=892075276464607232|date=July 31, 2017|title=#Dbacks acquire infielder Adam Rosales from the A's for minor league pitcher Jeferson Mejia. Welcome to Arizona, R…}} He appeared in 34 games with the Diamondbacks, hitting .202 with 3 home runs and 9 RBI. He appeared in a lone game in the NLDS without recording a hit in 3 plate appearances. He was granted free agency on November 2, 2017.

On February 1, 2018, Rosales signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.{{cite web|title=Rosales signs minor-league deal with Phillies|author=Clark, Dave|website=Cincinnati.com|url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2018/02/01/rosales-signs-minor-league-deal-phillies/1086258001/|date=February 1, 2018}} He was released by the Phillies on March 23, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/03/phillies-release-adam-rosales.html|title=Phillies Release Adam Rosales|last=Polishuk|first=Mark|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=March 23, 2018|access-date=March 23, 2018}}

On March 27, 2018, Rosales signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians. The Indians purchased Rosales's contract on September 4. He appeared in 13 games for the Indians, hitting .211 with one home run and two RBI. He was granted free agency on October 29.

On February 8, 2019, Rosales signed a minor league deal with the Twins that included an invitation to spring training. He was released on March 22,{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/03/twins-release-tim-collins-adam-rosales.html|title=Twins Release Tim Collins, Adam Rosales|last=Todd|first=Jeff|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=March 22, 2019|access-date=March 22, 2019}} but re-signed with the Twins on March 26, and opened the season with the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings.

On May 4, 2019, Rosales was traded to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for cash considerations. In 56 games for the Triple—A Columbus Clippers, he batted .215/.270/.360 with seven home runs and 19 RBI. Rosales elected free agency following the season on November 4.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2019|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2019/|access-date=August 6, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 7, 2019 |language=en}}

On November 5, 2019, Rosales was hired by the Oakland Athletics as a minor league coach.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/athletics/press-release/athletics-announce-player-development-staff-for-2020?t=athletics-press-releases|title=Athletics announce player development staff for 2020|website=MLB.com|date=November 5, 2019|access-date=November 5, 2019}}

Prior to the 2024 season, he was named the hitting coach for the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Athletics.{{Cite web|title=A's announce player development staff for 2024|url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-a-s-announce-player-development-staff-for-2024|access-date=February 16, 2024|website=mlb.com|language=en}}

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