Rod Craig
Born: 1/12/1958 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Died: 8/17/2013 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1979-09-11 | Final Game: 1986-05-05
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Rodney Paul Craig
Biography
Rod Craig, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1986. Primarily serving as a position player, Craig played a total of 145 games during his career, where he showcased his skills as a reliable hitter and a versatile presence on the field. Over the course of his career, he recorded 94 hits, achieved a batting average of .256, and contributed 3 home runs along with 27 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to generate offense for his teams.
Craig's playing style was characterized by a combination of speed and contact hitting, as evidenced by his 7 stolen bases. He played during a transitional period in baseball history, navigating the late 1970s into the mid-1980s, an era marked by evolving offensive strategies and the emergence of new talent across the league. Although his career was relatively brief, Craigโs contributions to his teams underscored the importance of versatility and adaptability in the game, leaving a lasting impression on those who witnessed his play.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | 367 | 49 | 94 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 7 | 24 | 48 | 0.256 | 0.305 | 0.360 | 0.665 | -464.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | SEA | AL | 16 | 52 | 9 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.385 | 256.3 |
| 1980 | SEA | AL | 70 | 240 | 30 | 57 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 3 | 17 | 35 | 0.237 | -455.0 |
| 1982 | CLE | AL | 49 | 65 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0.231 | -265.9 |
| 1986 | CHW | AL | 10 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 102 | 82 | 207 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | SEA | OF | 15 | 13 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | SEA | OF | 63 | 60 | 155 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | CLE | OF | 22 | 9 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | CHA | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 15 |
| Center Field | 63 |
| Right Field | 26 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto College - North Campus | Houston | TX | 1976, 1977 |