Drew Romo Bio
Drew Arthur Romo (born August 29, 2001) is an American professional baseball catcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies. He was selected 35th overall by the Rockies in the 2020 MLB draft.
Early Life and Background
Drew Romo attended The Woodlands High School in The Woodlands, Texas, where he played baseball. In 2018, he was selected for the United States national under-18 team. As a junior in 2019, he had an impressive batting average of .397, hitting four home runs and achieving 35 runs batted in (RBIs) with a .993 fielding percentage.
Romo continued to excel in baseball, participating again for the U.S. national under-18 team and taking part in the Under Armour All-American Game. His performance in high school earned him a commitment to play college baseball at Louisiana State University.
Path to Baseball
The Colorado Rockies selected Drew Romo with the 35th overall pick in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Rockies on July 1, 2020, for a bonus of $2,095,800. Unfortunately, he did not play a minor league game that year due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2021, Romo was assigned to the Fresno Grizzlies of the Low-A West for the season, where he showcased his talent by slashing .314/.345/.439 with six home runs, 47 RBIs, and 23 stolen bases over 79 games. His performance earned him a promotion to the Spokane Indians of the High-A Northwest League for the 2022 season.
Drew Romo Career
Early Career (2021-2023)
During his time with the Spokane Indians in 2022, Romo played 101 games, hitting .254 with five home runs, 58 RBIs, and 19 stolen bases. In 2023, he began the season with the Hartford Yard Goats of the Double-A Eastern League and was later promoted to the Albuquerque Isotopes of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League. Over 95 games, he batted .259 with 13 home runs and 51 RBIs.
Romo’s performance in the minor leagues led to his selection to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Salt River Rafters after the 2023 season, further showcasing his potential as a rising star in baseball.
Breakthrough (2024-2025)
Romo returned to Albuquerque to open the 2024 season, where he hit .297/.339/.499 with 14 home runs and 60 RBIs over 85 games. On August 16, 2024, he was selected to the 40-man roster and made his major league debut with the Colorado Rockies. In his rookie campaign, he played 16 games, slashing .176/.208/.235 with no home runs and six RBIs.
After the 2024 season, Romo was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque to begin the 2025 season. His journey in the MLB continued when he was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles on December 5, 2025, and subsequently claimed by the New York Mets on December 17, 2025.
Notable Works and Milestones
Drew Romo’s signature work includes his performance in the minor leagues, where he consistently demonstrated his batting skills and defensive capabilities as a catcher. His achievements in high school and minor league baseball have set the foundation for his professional career.
Drew Romo Award Nominations
As of now, Drew Romo has not received any major award nominations in his professional baseball career.
Drew Romo Awards Won
Drew Romo has not won any major awards in his professional baseball career to date.
Drew Romo Family
Details regarding Drew Romo’s family background are not publicly available.
Personal Life
Drew Romo is known to be a Christian. He grew up as a fan of the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, which influenced his passion for baseball.
