"then delivered a dramatic home run in the ninth inning of Game 7 that pulled the Dodgers even. In the bottom of the ninth, Rojas fielded a chopper at second base and quickly got enough footing and grip of the baseball to throw home for a force out with the bases loaded. That kept the game tied and helped lead to Will Smith's decisive home run in the 11th inning."
"returned to the Dodgers organization before the start of the 2023 season. That was with an expectation that Rojas would fill a utility role, but he wound up becoming the primary starter at shortstop. The veteran then put together an impressive offensive season in 2024 and while there was regression the next year, Rojas etched his name in Dodgers postseason lore during the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays."
Miguel Rojas is ranked No. 25 on a 25-year Dodgers team list. Rojas began his MLB career with the Dodgers in 2014 and played for the Miami Marlins from 2015–2022 before returning to the Dodgers organization before the 2023 season. He was expected to be a utility player but became the primary starting shortstop. Rojas produced an impressive offensive season in 2024 and regressed the following year. Rojas delivered multiple postseason heroics in the World Series, including a Game 6 double-play pick, a ninth-inning Game 7 home run, and a force out throw home that preserved a tie and contributed to an 11th-inning victory. Rojas also made a notable stop and throw to save Clayton Kershaw's only career no-hitter.
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