That leadership quality in Rooker was forged by his tumultuous journey. After becoming the second player in SEC history to win a Triple Crown during his college days at Mississippi State, he was drafted by the Twins in the first round in 2017, but his momentum stalled in the Minors. After his prospect hype hit a roadblock, he contemplated a stint overseas as a means of keeping his baseball dreams alive, but he took a flier on the A's and ultimately broke through and landed this multi-million dollar contract.