Rojas Reaches 1,000 Career Hits in Emotional Three-Hit Night

Miguel Rojas reached a significant career milestone on Monday night, recording his 1,000th career hit during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The achievement came in an emotional performance where Rojas went 3-for-3 with a home run, a sacrifice bunt, two RBIs and a run scored, helping propel the Dodgers to a 12-3 victory that secured a series split.

The milestone hit arrived in the top of the second inning, following a solo home run by teammate Max Muncy to start the scoring. Rojas’ hit was recorded as his first big fly of the season and marked the first back-to-back home runs for the Dodgers this year. After the game, Rojas reflected on the significance of reaching 1,000 hits at Coors Field, where he made his Major League debut.

This was the first clubhouse that I ever walked in as a Major Leaguer, and I got the opportunity to make my debut here with Clayton Kershaw on the mound.

Miguel Rojas

Rojas added that he would never forget getting his first hit on a rainy day at Coors Field, and now having the chance to say he recorded his 1,000th career hit at the same venue. The moment held particular significance as Rojas has stated that the 2026 season will be his final year in Major League Baseball.

Over his 13-season career, Rojas has maintained a .260 batting average while demonstrating versatility across multiple infield positions. His reliability and defensive skills have made him a valuable asset for both the Dodgers and the Miami Marlins, where he spent the majority of his career before returning to Los Angeles.

Beyond his consistent production, Rojas has been recognized for delivering in high-pressure situations. Notably, during the 2025 World Series, he hit a dramatic game-tying home run in Game 7 that helped set the stage for the Dodgers’ championship victory. Such moments have contributed to how he will be remembered not just as a dependable infielder, but as a player capable of rising to the occasion when stakes were highest.

The achievement was highlighted by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts’ decision to adjust the batting order shortly before the game, moving Muncy up to sixth and Rojas down to seventh. Roberts explained he made the change based on a feeling about how long Rockies left-hander Jose Quintana might pitch, wanting to get Muncy into the game sooner with Rojas providing protection behind him in the lineup.

I just kind of had a feeling,” Roberts said of the instinctive last-minute switch. “I didn’t know how long [Rockies lefty Jose] Quintana was going to go, and I wanted to get Max in there a little bit sooner, up a little bit higher. I felt having a little protection behind him with Miguel was a good decision.

Dave Roberts

The adjustment proved immediately effective, as Muncy and Rojas combined to go 7-for-7 with three home runs, a walk, a sacrifice bunt, four RBIs and four runs scored. Muncy had a standout performance, going 4-for-4 with two home runs, a walk, three runs and two RBIs. Over the four-game series against the Rockies, Muncy hit .588 (10-for-17) with four home runs and a double.

Rojas completed the night 3-for-3 with a home run, a sacrifice bunt, two RBIs and a run scored. His performance contributed to the Dodgers’ 12-3 victory, which secured a split in the four-game series against the Rockies. The win improved the Dodgers’ standing as they continue through the 2026 MLB season.

Reaching 1,000 career hits places Rojas among an accomplished group of Major League Baseball players who have achieved this milestone. For a player whose career has been defined by consistency rather than explosive offensive numbers, the accomplishment represents recognition of over a decade of reliable contributions at the highest level of professional baseball.