

A fiery and powerful second baseman whose explosive swing and competitive edge defined a decade with the Texas Rangers.
For nearly a decade, Rougned Odor was the heartbeat of the Texas Rangers' infield, a player whose passion was as potent as his left-handed swing. Hailing from Venezuela, he rocketed through the minors and arrived in the majors as a teenager, instantly bringing a brand of hard-nosed, energetic baseball. Odor's game was built on moments of sheer impact—launching 30-home run seasons from the middle infield and delivering clutch hits. While his aggressive style sometimes led to volatility, it was inseparable from his identity as a competitor. After his defining years in Texas, he became a valued veteran presence for several clubs, bringing his experience and power to clubhouses in New York, Baltimore, and San Diego, always playing with the unmistakable intensity that earned him his nickname, 'Rougie.'
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Rougned was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
The world at every milestone
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
His full name is Rougned Roberto Odor, and his father is also named Rougned Odor.
He famously was involved in a on-field altercation with Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista in 2016 after a hard slide.
He hit his first major league home run at the age of 20, just days after his call-up in 2014.
His older brother, Rouglas, is a minor league coach and manager in the Cleveland Guardians organization.
“I play this game hard, with my heart on my sleeve every single day.”