Rod Craig, baseball player, 1979-1986

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, Craigโ€™s 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

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

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