Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball left fielder |
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| Nationality | Cuban-born Mexican |
| Date of Birth | 28/02/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Arroyos de Mantua, Pinar del Río, Cuba |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Randy Arozarena
Arozarena was named one of ten American League finalists for the Hank Aaron Award, which honors the best overall offensive performer in each league. It was his first nomination for the award. He earned his third All-Star selection in 2026 and led the Mariners in hitting with a .281/.381/.484 slash line.
Arozarena was pulled in the seventh inning of the Mariners' final regular-season game, against the Los Angeles Angels, and received a farewell ovation from the Seattle crowd. He is slated to become a free agent, and reports suggest his time with Seattle may be over. The Mariners did not qualify for the playoffs.
Randy Arozarena hit a leadoff home run on the first pitch of the game and then hit a two-run walk-off home run to give the Seattle Mariners a 5-4 comeback win over the Chicago Cubs at T-Mobile Park. He became just the third player in MLB history to achieve both feats in the same game. The Mariners' win helped them gain ground in the American League playoff race.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Randy Lia Arozarena González |
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| Summary | Plays as a left fielder for the Seattle Mariners in Major League Baseball. Previously played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays. Represented Cuban youth teams before representing Mexico in senior international competition. Entered free agency after the 2026 season. |
| Debut | 14/08/2019 with the St. Louis Cardinals |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
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| Weight | 185 lb |
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Formal Education | Left school after sixth grade and did not attend college |
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Personal Life
| Early Interests | Initially played soccer before switching to baseball at age 12 |
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| Migration | Left Cuba by boat for Mexico in 2015 and later obtained Mexican citizenship |
Family
| Father | Jesus Arozarena |
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| Mother | Sandra Gonzalez |
Career
| Amateur | Played two seasons for Pinar del Río in the Cuban Serie Nacional (2013-14 and 2014-15) |
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| Mexican League | Played five games for Toros de Tijuana in 2016 |
| Signing | Signed with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2016 as an undrafted free agent |
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| Awards and Honors |
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| Postseason | Set a rookie postseason record with 10 home runs in 2020 |
| World Baseball Classic | Won bronze with Mexico at the 2023 World Baseball Classic and was named MVP of Pool C |
| Contract | One-year contract with the Seattle Mariners for the 2026 season; slated to become a free agent after the 2026 season |
| 2026 Season | Led the Mariners in hitting with a .281/.381/.484 slash line and led the American League in runs scored as of late September |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Went from Cuban league pay of about $36 a month to a multi-million-dollar MLB career | |
| 2. Was the first rookie to win the American League Championship Series MVP award | |
| 3. Was the first player to begin his career with three consecutive seasons of at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases | |
| 4. Won a bronze medal with the Cuban 18U national team at the 2013 Baseball World Cup | |
| 5. On 22/08/2026 became one of only three players in MLB history to hit a first-pitch leadoff home run and a walk-off home run in the same game |
