José Rondón


José Gregorio Rondón Hidalgo is a Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop in the Baltimore Orioles organization. He previously played in MLB for the San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox, and Baltimore Orioles.

Career

Los Angeles Angels

Rondón was signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim as an international free agent on January 13, 2011. He made his professional debut that season with the Dominican Summer League Angels. He started 2014 with the Inland Empire 66ers. In July he played in the All-Star Futures Game as an injury replacement for Carlos Correa.

San Diego Padres

On July 31, 2014, Rondón, along with Taylor Lindsey, R. J. Alvarez and Elliot Morris, was traded to the San Diego Padres for Huston Street and Trevor Gott. The Padres assigned him to the Lake Elsinore Storm.
On November 19, 2015, the Padres added Rondón to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
Rondón was called up to the major leagues on July 29, 2016 & he made his major league debut that night as a pinch hitter for Edwin Jackson, wearing #13. On January 6, 2018, he was designated for assignment by the Padres.

Chicago White Sox

On January 10, 2018, Rondón was acquired by the Chicago White Sox. Rondón ended the year playing in 42 games with the White Sox, hitting.230/.280/.470 in 107 plate appearances.
On July 28, 2019, Rondón was designated for assignment. In 2019 with the White Sox, Rondón batted.197/.265/.282 in 156 plate appearances throughout 55 games.

Baltimore Orioles

On July 30, 2019, Rondón was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. He was designated for assignment on August 3, 2019 and outrighted on August 7. Rondon received only one at bat for the Orioles against Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Buddy Boshers and popped out to catcher Danny Jansen.