What team did Jorge De La Rosa play for?

De La Rosa spent the bulk of his MLB career with the Colorado Rockies, playing for them from 2008 to 2016.

Where was Jorge De La Rosa inducted into the Hall of Fame?

De La Rosa was inducted into the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame in a ceremony held in Monterrey, Mexico.

Why was De La Rosa's induction into the Hall of Fame surprising?

De La Rosa was surprised to be elected on the first ballot, as he said "there are a lot of good players" in the Mexican Hall of Fame.

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Rockies Veteran Pitcher Inducted into Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame

11 Nov

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Summary

Longtime Rockies pitcher Jorge De La Rosa inducted into Mexican Hall of Fame
Surprised to be elected on first ballot, deeply touched by hometown reaction
Ranks second in Rockies history in strikeouts, fourth in innings pitched

Rockies Veteran Pitcher Inducted into Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame

In a significant honor for a Colorado Rockies pitcher, veteran left-hander Jorge De La Rosa was inducted into the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame on Thursday. De La Rosa, who spent nine seasons with the Rockies from 2008 to 2016, was surprised to be elected on the first ballot, calling it "an honor" to be recognized among the best players from Mexico.

During the ceremony in Monterrey, Mexico, De La Rosa was touched by the warm reception from his hometown fans. "When I went there to the ceremony, I was surprised -- people started coming up to me to sign things, and a lot of people knew my career numbers," he said. Over his time with the Rockies, De La Rosa compiled an 86-61 record with a 4.35 ERA, ranking second in franchise history in strikeouts (985) and fourth in innings pitched (1,141 1/3) and pitching wins above replacement (15.5).