Carlos Rodón

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Carlos Rodón born?December 10, 1992
2. Where was Carlos Rodón born?Denver, Colorado
3. What is the MLB debut?April 23, 2015
4. What is the draft status?Selected 3rd overall in the 2014 MLB Draft
5. What is Carlos Rodón famous for in baseball?He is a fast pitcher who threw a no‑hitter in 2021 and has been chosen for the MLB All‑Star Game three times.
6. How did Carlos Rodón become a professional baseball player?He played college ball at North Carolina State, was picked third overall in the 2014 MLB draft by the Chicago White Sox, and made his MLB debut in 2015.

No-Hitter: A complete game in which a pitcher or pitchers do not allow the opposing team to record any hits.
Free Agency: The status of a player whose contract with a team has expired, allowing them to negotiate with any other team.
Opt-Out Clause: A provision in a contract that allows one party to terminate the agreement under specific conditions.
Pitch Mix: The variety of different types of pitches a pitcher throws, such as fastballs, curveballs, and changeups.