Oakland Athletics’ Brent Rooker (25) hits a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth inning at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Brent Rooker, representing the Oakland Athletics at the 2025 Home Run Derby, faced unexpected criticism after being photographed bottle-feeding his baby daughter, Blake, on the sidelines. A social media user questioned the necessity of the public display,

Brent Rooker, #25 of the Oakland Athletics, celebrates in the dugout after scoring against the Atlanta Braves at RingCentral Coliseum on May 31, 2023 in Oakland, California.

Oakland Athletics’ Brent Rooker (25) hits a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth inning at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

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Outfielder Brent Rooker has been one of the few bright spots for the lowly Oakland Athletics, who are one loss away from recording the worst April in major league history.

The Oakland Athletics put every last ounce of their power on display Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. It started in the fourth inning, when Brent Rooker blasted a go-ahead, two-run home ...

Chief among those were Brent Rooker and Mason Miller. Rooker was claimed off waivers by Oakland in 2022 and flashed some promise with 30 homers and a .817 OPS in 2023. The 29-year-old slugger broke out in a big way this season, slashing .293/.365/.562 with 39 home runs, 82 runs scored, 112 RBI, and 11 steals across 614 plate appearances, putting him in the top 10 in home runs, RBI, and OPS (.927).

Brent Rooker’s Oakland Athletics play the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 16 at 7:40 PM ET, and will see starter Shota Imanaga on the hill. Rooker had one homer in his most recent game, going 1-for-4.

We introduce you to Brent Rooker's high school hitting coach Joe Caruso, who will pitch to the A's slugger in the 2025 Home Run Derby.