Carlos Rodón is an American professional baseball pitcher, born on December 10, 1992, in Miami, Florida. His early life was marked by a strong baseball background, with his father immigrating from Cuba in 1967. Rodón attended Holly Springs High School in North Carolina, where he excelled in baseball, leading his team to a state championship in 2011. He was initially drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2011 but chose to attend North Carolina State University instead. Rodón's professional baseball career began when he was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft, with the third overall pick. He made his MLB debut on April 21, 2015. During his time with the White Sox, he achieved a notable milestone by pitching the 20th no-hitter in White Sox history against the Cleveland Indians on April 14, 2021. He is a three-time MLB All-Star. After seven seasons with the White Sox, Rodón signed with the San Francisco Giants for the 2022 season. He later joined the New York Yankees on a six-year contract following the 2022 season. Currently, Rodón plays as a starting pitcher for the Yankees, wearing the number #55. Despite facing injuries early in the 2023 season, he made his debut with the Yankees on July 7, 2023. Recently, Rodón had a successful 2025 season, earning a career-high 18 wins and finishing with a 3.09 ERA. However, he is expected to miss time due to elbow surgery. Throughout his career, Rodón has demonstrated his potential as a skilled left-handed pitcher, contributing significantly to his teams in various roles.