Andre Rodgers
BahamasathleteMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Andre Rodgers was a Bahamian professional baseball player known for being the first native of the Bahamas to play in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played as an infielder for teams such as the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets during the 1960s and 1970s, paving the way for future Bahamian players in the sport.
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The championships are named after Bahamian baseball legend Andre Rodgers, who became the first Bahamian to play Major League Baseball when he debuted with the New York Giants in 1957.
Players from across Bahamas prepare to compete in Andre Rodgers National Baseball ChampionshipsThe Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2026-06-19
Bahamas· 2026-06-19
The late Andre Rodgers was the first Bahamian to play in Major League Baseball and mentored Fred Smith.
Fred ‘Papa’ Smith honoured, finallyThe Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-06-11
Bahamas· 2025-06-11
Andre Rodgers is a former infielder who played in the MLB.
Shortstop Sebastian Walcott heads to AAThe Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-03-28
Bahamas· 2025-03-28
