Joe Roa   |   Major Leaguer   1995-2004

Full Name:  Joseph Rodger Roa
Born:  October 11,1971  in  Southfield, Michigan
Height:  6-1  Weight:  194  Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right
High School:  Hazel Park (Hazel Park,MI)
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Debut:  September 20,1995

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Drafted:  Selected by Atlanta Braves in 18th Round (452nd overall) of 1989 amateur entry draft (June-Reg)  

Transactions:   [Jun 14,1989] - signed  [Aug 29,1991] - Traded by Braves with Tony Castillo to Mets for Alejandro Pena.  [Sep 9,1991] - Traded by Braves to Mets completing trade in which Mets sent RHP Alejandro Pena to Braves for LHP Tony Castillo and a player to be named (Aug. 28 1991)  [Nov 18,1994] - Traded by Mets with Jeromy Burnitz to Indians for Jesus Azuaje, Dave Mlicki, Jerry Dipoto and Paul Byrd.  [Dec 16,1996] - Traded by Indians with Jose Vizcaino, Julian Tavarez and Jeff Kent to Giants for Trenidad Hubbard and Matt Williams.  [Oct 16,1998] - Granted Free Agency.  [Nov 17,1998] - Signed as Free Agent by Royals.  [Mar 29,1999] - Released by Royals.  [Mar 20,2000] - Signed as Free Agent by Indians.  [Oct 15,2000] - Granted Free Agency.  [Dec 28,2000] - Signed as Free Agent by Marlins.  [Oct 15,2001] - Granted Free Agency.  [Nov 13,2001] - re-signed by Marlins  [Nov 20,2001] - Signed as Free Agent by Marlins.  [Mar 19,2002] - Released by Marlins.  [Mar 22,2002] - Signed as Free Agent by Pirates.  [Mar 28,2002] - Sent to Phillies by Pirates for future considerations.  [Jun 3,2003] - Granted Free Agency.  [Jun 12,2003] - Signed by Brewers  [Jul 3,2003] - Released by Brewers  [Jul 4,2003] - Signed as Free Agent by Rockies.  [Jul 23,2003] - Claimed on waivers by Padres from Rockies.  [Sep 30,2003] - Granted Free Agency.  [Dec 2,2003] - Signed as Free Agent by Twins.  [Oct 8,2004] - Granted Free Agency.  [Nov 17,2004] - Signed as Free Agent by Pirates.  [Nov 29,2005] - Signed by Pirates (minor)  [Feb 14,2006] - Released by Pirates