"The Los Angeles Dodgers were down to their final two outs against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series before veteran utility man Miguel Rojas launched a solo home run to tie the game. As miraculous as the moment was to save their season, Rojas hadn't even recorded a hit in a calendar month going into the Fall Classic finale."
""I think one of the coolest things that happened in my life so far, I hit the homer, and everyone is on top of me right there in front of the dugout," Rojas said. "Then Shohei, he's hitting next, right? He pops it up to left to make it two outs in the inning, came back to the dugout, and I'm by the bat rack, and he says, 'Miggy, you can't retire next year, you're playing with me for 10 more years.'""
"Rojas was above average at the plate this season, batting .262 with a bWAR of 2.1, but his skill on defense and ability to be plugged in virtually anywhere was an exceptional bonus for LA amid their depth issues this season. He finished as a Gold Glove finalist for the utility position, and logged appearances at second and third base, shortstop, and even a handful of innings at first base and as a relief pitcher."
Miguel Rojas delivered a solo home run with two outs in Game 7 of the World Series to tie the game despite a month-long hit drought. Shohei Ohtani told Rojas he could not retire and urged him to play with him for ten more years; Rojas agreed to play next year but doubted a decade more. Rojas finished the season batting .262 with a bWAR of 2.1 and provided exceptional defensive versatility. He was a Gold Glove finalist for the utility role and appeared across the infield and even pitched in relief.
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