Wilin Rosario

Born: 2/23/1989 in Bonao, Monseñor Nouel, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2011-09-06 | Final Game: 2015-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Wilin Arismendy Rosario

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Biography

Wilin Rosario, born in 1989, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 2011 to 2015. Primarily recognized for his time with the Colorado Rockies, Rosario made a significant impact as a catcher and first baseman during his career. Over the course of 447 games, he compiled a batting average of .273, amassing 413 hits, 71 home runs, and 241 runs batted in (RBIs). His power-hitting ability was a key component of his offensive game, helping to establish him as a reliable contributor in the lineup. Rosario's playing style was characterized by his strong offensive output, particularly his power, as evidenced by his 71 home runs during his career. He also showcased speed on the basepaths, recording 11 stolen bases. His career unfolded during a time when offensive production was highly valued in the game, and he became a prominent figure in the Rockies' lineup during his tenure. Rosario’s contributions to the team and his ability to handle pitching staff underscored his significance in the league, making him a memorable player of his era. After his retirement in 2015, he left behind a legacy as a solid performer who captured the essence of a power-hitting catcher in modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
447	1512	204	413	83	3	71	241	11	73	354	0.273	0.306	0.473	0.779	2041.4

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .473 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +18.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.779 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2011	COL	NL	16	54	6	11	3	1	3	8	0	2	20	0.204	.255 (-20%)	.320 (-29%)	.399 (+16%)	.719 (-4%)	-78.3
2012	COL	NL	117	396	67	107	19	0	28	71	4	25	99	0.270	.254 (+6%)	.318 (-2%)	.405 (+31%)	.724 (+16%)	1086.6
2013	COL	NL	121	449	63	131	22	1	21	79	4	15	109	0.292	.253 (+15%)	.317 (-1%)	.396 (+22%)	.714 (+12%)	889.8
2014	COL	NL	106	382	46	102	25	0	13	54	1	23	70	0.267	.251 (+6%)	.313 (-3%)	.386 (+12%)	.700 (+6%)	267.5
2015	COL	NL	87	231	22	62	14	1	6	29	2	8	56	0.268	.254 (+5%)	.316 (-7%)	.404 (+3%)	.721 (-2%)	-124.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	62	53	443	24	9	49
3B	3	0	0	1	1	0
C	323	313	2031	212	30	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	COL	C	14	14	87	16	1	1
2012	COL	1B	1	1	8	0	1	1
2012	COL	3B	3	0	0	1	1	0
2012	COL	C	105	100	694	78	13	5
2013	COL	1B	4	3	21	2	2	3
2013	COL	C	106	103	646	63	9	2
2014	COL	1B	4	3	25	0	0	7
2014	COL	C	96	94	585	54	7	5
2015	COL	1B	53	46	389	22	6	38
2015	COL	C	2	2	19	1	0	0