Jorge De La Rosa was a left-handed pitcher who spent 13 seasons in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2016, most notably as a cornerstone of the…Read more
Colorado Rockies rotation. The Dominican Republic native wore jersey #29 throughout his career, which included stints with the Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, and multiple tenures with Colorado. De La Rosa was a reliable workhorse for the Rockies during their competitive years in the late 2000s and early 2010s, establishing himself as one of the franchise's most consistent arms during that era.
Collectors seek De La Rosa cards primarily from his Rockies years, when he was a fixture in the National League West. Topps and Allen & Ginter produced cards of De La Rosa during his peak seasons, capturing his tenure as a key pitcher for Colorado. His cards appeal to team collectors building Rockies sets, as well as those focusing on 2000s-era pitchers and Dominican-born players. While De La Rosa did not reach Hall of Fame status, his longevity and role in multiple teams' rotations have made his cards accessible entry points for vintage baseball card collectors. Cards from his 2012 season with the Detroit Tigers and his return to Colorado in 2013 remain available for collectors interested in his later career phases.