"I did think of Call. But I just felt that once I made the decision to play Rojas in Game 6, I was going to ride or die with him in any situation. Alex is traditionally better versus (righties), but you've still got to bake in coming off the bench, (while) Miggy's played the entire game."
"And I understand the scrutiny of not optimizing a potential matchup. But, for me, I've played in and managed plenty of postseason games and you've just got to bet on people. So I was prepared to just sell out and bet on Miguel Rojas."
Dave Roberts made a strategic decision to keep Miguel Rojas in the game during the ninth inning of 2025 World Series Game 7 rather than substitute Alex Call, who had superior statistics against right-handed pitchers. Although Call posted a .380 on-base percentage against righties compared to Rojas's .285, Roberts valued Rojas's experience, leadership, and the continuity of having him play the entire game. Roberts acknowledged considering the matchup advantage but chose to trust his veteran player. Rojas rewarded this confidence by hitting a crucial home run against Jeff Hoffman that proved decisive in the World Series outcome, demonstrating Roberts's faith in his player's ability to perform in high-pressure situations.
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