Ed Rogers

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Ed Rogers

Born:	August 29, 1978
Birthplace:	San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
Hometown:
Height:	6' 1"
Weight:	150 lbs
Bats:	Right
Throws:	Right
Drafted:	1997: Signed as an amateur free agent by the Baltimore Orioles
College:
High School:
Other Teams:	Baltimore Orioles 2002-2006
Years with Boston:	2007-Present (Minors Only)

Edward Antonio Rogers (born August 29, 1978 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is the current starting shortstop for the Pawtucket Red Sox. An infielder with an above average glove, Rogers can play shortstop, second base, third base and the corner outfield positions. He bats and throws right handed.

1 Overall Career
2 Rogers' Moment in the Sun
3 Trivia
4 Transactions
5 External Links

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Overall Career

Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Baltimore Orioles in 1997, Rogers spent nine seasons in the Orioles organization, appearing in a total of 30 games with the big club. He signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox in December 2006 and was invited to spring training. After failing to make the team, Rogers was assigned to Triple-A Pawtucket.

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Rogers' Moment in the Sun

March 7, 2007: During a spring training game against the New York Mets, Rogers belted a walkoff grand slam off Mets reliever Ambiorix Burgos, propelling the Red Sox to a 9-5 victory before a sellout crowd of 8,204 at City of Palms Park.

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Trivia

Stock with the Orioles dropped significantly when they learned he was three years older than they thought he was when they signed him.
First big league hit was a homer off then Yankee Alan Embree.

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Transactions

November 7, 1997: Signed by the Baltimore Orioles as an amateur free agent.
October 7, 2005: Granted Free Agency.
October 14, 2005: Signed as a Free Agent with the Baltimore Orioles.
December 20, 2006: Signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox to a minor league contract.

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