Drew Arthur Romo (born August 29, 2001) is an American professional

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for the

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(MLB). He was selected 35th overall by the Rockies in the

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Amateur career

Romo attended

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, where he played

. In 2018, he was selected for 18-and-under

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. As a junior in 2019, he hit .397 with four home runs and 35 RBIs while compiling a .993

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. Romo spent that summer playing for the

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18-and-under National Team as well as participating in the

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. He committed to play

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Professional career

The

selected Romo with the 35th overall pick in the

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. He signed with the Rockies on July 1 for a bonus of $2,095,800. He did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the

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. Romo was assigned to the

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of the

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for the 2021 season, slashing .314/.345/.439 with six home runs, 47 RBI, and 23 stolen bases over 79 games. He was assigned to the

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of the

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for the 2022 season. Over 101 games, he hit .254 with five home runs, 58 RBIs, and 19 stolen bases. To open the 2023 season, Romo was assigned to the

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of the Double-A Eastern League. Near the season's end, he was promoted to the

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of the Triple-A

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. Over 95 games, he batted .259 with 13 home runs and 51 RBI. He was selected to play in the

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for the

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after the season. Romo returned to Albuquerque to open the 2024 season. In 85 games for the Isotopes, he hit .297/.339/.499 with 14 home runs and 60 RBI. On August 16, 2024, Romo was selected to the

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and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. In 16 games during his rookie campaign, Romo slashed .176/.208/.235 with no home runs and six RBI. Romo was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque to begin the 2025 season.

Personal life

Romo is a

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. Romo grew up a fan of the

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and the

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