Randy Arozarena - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Randy Arozarena is a professional baseball player who currently plays as an outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays in Major League Baseball (MLB).
- 2. He was born on February 28, 1995, in Havana, Cuba.
- 3. Arozarena defected from Cuba in 2015, establishing residency in Mexico before signing with the St. Louis Cardinals as an international free agent in 2016.
- 4. He made his MLB debut with the Cardinals in 2019 and was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in January 2020.
- 5. Arozarena gained national attention during the 2020 MLB postseason, where he set records for most home runs (10) and total bases (64) by a rookie in a single postseason.
- 6. He was named the MVP of the 2020 American League Championship Series (ALCS) after hitting four home runs and batting .321 against the Houston Astros.
- 7. Arozarena's performance in the 2020 postseason helped lead the Tampa Bay Rays to the World Series, where they ultimately fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- 8. He was awarded the Babe Ruth Award for the most outstanding performance in the MLB postseason.
- 9. Arozarena's breakout season in 2020 earned him a spot as a finalist for the American League Rookie of the Year award.
- 10. Known for his speed, power, and strong arm in the outfield, Arozarena is considered one of the rising stars in MLB and is expected to have a bright future in the league.