Rafael Ynoa

Rafael Ynoa, born in 1987, was a versatile position player whose professional baseball career spanned from 2014 to 2016. He made his Major League Baseball debut on September 1, 2014, and played the majority of his career with the Colorado Rockies. Over the course of 94 games, Ynoa showcased his offensive capabilities with a batting average of .281, accumulating 56 hits and driving in 22 runs. Although he did not record any home runs, his ability to get on base and contribute in small ball situations was evident, complemented by his single stolen base. Ynoa's playing style was characterized by his agility and contact hitting, reflecting the evolving landscape of baseball during his time in the league, which was marked by an increasing emphasis on analytics and on-base percentages. Despite a relatively short career, his contributions to the Rockies and his presence on the field during the mid-2010s solidified his place in the annals of the game. After his last appearance on August 4, 2016, Ynoa retired, leaving behind a modest yet noteworthy legacy as a part of the Rockies' roster during a competitive era in Major League Baseball.