Where is Roger Bernadina playing now? Checking up on the MLB veteran's whereabouts

Baseball fans who tuned into the World Baseball Classic game between Cuba and the Netherlands may have seen a familiar face: Roger Bernadina. The 38-year-old emerged seemingly out of nowhere during the WBC's opening game to help the Netherlands defeat Cuba 4-2.

Bernadina, who has not played in the MLB since 2014, was a major driving force for the Dutch during their opening game. The veteran center fielder batted second, going 2-for-3 with a walk and strikeout.

The seasoned veteran's appearance came as a surprise to baseball fans across the globe, as many fans were unsure if Bernadina was still playing. In fact, he is playing center field for the Curaçao Neptunus of the Honkbal Hoofdklasse.

"Bernadina has spent 7 years in MLB, 2 years in KBO, 1 year in CPBL, and the last few years in the Honkbal Hoofdklasse," Shawn Spradling tweeted.

The Honkbal Hoofdklasse is the highest level of professional baseball in the Netherlands, consisting of eight teams. Bernadina's Curaçao Neptunus play in Rotterdam, the second-largest city in the country.

Roger Bernadina has enjoyed a well-traveled professional baseball career that has spanned several leagues, including the MLB, KBO and the Mexican League.

Following his MLB career, Bernadina signed with the Kia Tigers of the KBO in South Korea in 2016. Following a few successful seasons in the KBO, the veteran signed with the Ishikawa Million Stars of the Baseball Challenge League in Japan.

"If the Nats need an OFer, Roger Bernadina is tearing up Japan," David Proctor tweeted.

On April 18, 2019, Bernadina left the Million Stars to sign with the Lamigo Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League, batting .256 through 24 games before being released.

Following his release, the veteran spent some time with the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League and Quick Amersfoort of the Honkbal Hoofdklasse before joining the Curaçao Neptunus.

A look at Roger Bernadina's career in the MLB

Bernadina made his MLB debut at 24 years old with the Washington Nationals in 2008, batting .211 with no home runs and 2 RBIs through 26 games with the club. While he played only three games with the Nationals in 2009, he played the majority of the 2010 season, appearing in 143 games.

The 2010 season was the most successful of his career, batting .246 with 11 home runs and 47 RBIs, while also swiping 16 bases. He spent several more seasons in the MLB, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers before leaving the MLB at 30 years old.