Roger Bernadina
| Roger Bernadina | |||
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Bernadina with the Mets in 2016 | |||
| Kia Tigers | |||
| Outfielder | |||
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Born: June 12, 1984 Willemstad, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles | |||
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| MLB debut | |||
| June 29, 2008, for the Washington Nationals | |||
| MLB statistics (through 2014 season) | |||
| Batting average | .236 | ||
| Home runs | 28 | ||
| Runs batted in | 121 | ||
| Stolen bases | 59 | ||
| Teams | |||
 Bernadina playing for the Netherlands national team in 2013 World Baseball Classic | ||
| Medal record | ||
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| Men’s Baseball | ||
Representing  Netherlands
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| European Baseball Championship | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 2007 Montjuïc | National team |
| | 2016 Hoofddorp | National team |
| France International Baseball Tournament | ||
| | 2014 Sénart | National team |
Rogearvin Argelo "Roger" Bernadina (born June 12, 1984) is a Dutch Curaçaoan professional baseball outfielder for the Kia Tigers of the KBO League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, and Los Angeles Dodgers. He has also played for the Dutch national baseball team in international competitions such as the World Baseball Classic.
Career
Washington Nationals
Bernadina was signed at age 17 by the then-Montreal Expos as a nondrafted free agent in 2001. He beat out Todd Liebman for the last roster spot on the Dutch national team for the World Baseball Classic back in June 2012.
Bernadina was called up to the major leagues the first time on June 28, 2008, to replace the injured Lastings Milledge. His major league debut came the next day, and he hit a single to right field in his first major league at bat.
Bernadina started 2009 in the minors, but was called up on April 15. After appearing in two games, he made his first start of the season on April 18. In the eighth inning, he "made a spectacular catch against the wall" against the Florida Marlins and fractured his right ankle, although he earned the nickname "The Shark".[1]
On May 12, 2010, Bernadina hit his first and second big league home runs against the New York Mets. The second came in the ninth inning off Francisco Rodriguez, giving the Nationals the lead in a game they would ultimately win.[2] He also made a remarkable leaping catch in right field that likely robbed Met Jeff Francoeur of a bases-clearing triple.[3]
On August 19, 2013, Bernadina was released to make room on the roster for David DeJesus, who was acquired from the Chicago Cubs.[4]
Philadelphia Phillies
Two days after being released by the Nationals, Bernadina signed with the Philadelphia Phillies.[5] He appeared in 27 games for them and hit .187. He was outrighted off the roster on October 16, 2013.[6]
Cincinnati Reds
On January 31, 2014, Bernadina signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds that contained a spring training invitation.[7] After making the opening day roster, he was designated for assignment on May 3, but was called back up after an injury to Jay Bruce.[8] Bernadina was designated for assignment again on June 21, 2014[9] On June 27, Bernadina was released and became a free agent. He hit only .153 in 44 games for the Reds.
Los Angeles Dodgers
On July 7, 2014, Bernadina inked a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.[10] He was assigned to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, where he hit .246 in 23 games. He was called up to the Dodgers on September 6, 2014.[11] He was used primarily as a pinch runner for the Dodgers but also had 7 at-bats as a pinch hitter. He had two hits, one of which was a home run.
Colorado Rockies
On December 24, 2014, Bernadina signed a minor-league contract with the Colorado Rockies.[12]
New York Mets
On February 8, 2016, Bernadina signed a minor-league contract with the New York Mets. After Spring Training, he was assigned to the AAA Las Vegas 51s. [13]
Kia Tigers
On November 24, 2016, Bernadina signed with the Kia Tigers of the KBO League.[14]
References
- ↑ Harlan, Chico (April 19, 2009). "Bernadina's Big Break Leads to a Bad Break". Washingtonpost.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Bernadina's big day boosts Nationals | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ↑ "Bernadina's Big Day Boosts Nationals". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ↑ "Nationals Journal". The Washington Post.
- ↑ "Phils sign free-agent Roger Bernadina". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 21, 2013. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
- ↑ Branch, Chris (October 17, 2013). "Joyner, Samuel set for return; Phillies outright four". Courier Post. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
- ↑ Sheldon, Mark (January 31, 2014). "Bernadina latest Minors signing by Reds". MLB.com. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
- ↑ Fay, John (May 5, 2014). "Reds' move official: Bruce on DL, Bernadina recalled". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ↑ Rosecrans, C. Trent (June 21, 2014). "Reds call up Carlos Contreras, DFA Roger Bernadina". Cincinnati Enqurier. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ↑ Hernandez, Dylan (September 6, 2014). "Dodgers add outfielder Roger Bernadina to bench". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
- ↑ Gurnick, Ken (September 6, 2014). "Dodgers add Bernadina". MLB.com. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
- ↑ Polishuk, Mark (December 24, 2014). "Rockies Sign Roger Bernadina". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
- ↑ Rubin, Adam (February 8, 2016). "Mets sign Roger Bernadina to minor league deal". espn.go.com. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
- ↑ Todd, Jeff (November 24, 2016). "Roger Bernadina To Sign With Korea's Kia Tigers". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
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