Rocco Baldelli is a former professional baseball player and the current manager of the Minnesota Twins in Major League Baseball (MLB). He is the son of Dan Baldelli and Michelle Baldelli.
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He has two brothers, Nicholas a dentist and Dante. His brother Dante played college baseball for the Boston College Eagles baseball team. Rocco Baldelli currently resides both in St. Pete Beach, Florida and Rhode Island, where his parents still live.
Rocco Baldelli’s playing career began in 2003 when he was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays as the sixth overall pick in the MLB Draft.
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During his playing career, Rocco Baldelli faced challenges related to health issues which ultimately led to his early retirement from professional baseball in 2010 at the age of 29.
After retiring as a player, Baldelli transitioned into coaching and front-office roles. He joined the Tampa Bay Rays as a special assistant to baseball operations.
After the 2018 season, Baldelli was named manager of the Minnesota Twins. He led them to 101 wins and the AL Central Division title in 2019, earning him the award of 2019 American League manager of the year.
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