Rod Gaspar
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1969-1974)
Rod Gaspar was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974 for the New York Mets and the San Diego Padres, a span of 6 seasons. In 178 career games, he hit .208 with 54 hits, 1 home runs, and 17 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1969-04-08
- Last Game
- 1974-07-19
Full name: Rodney Earl Gaspar
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178 | 260 | 35 | 54 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 33 | 29 | .208 | .301 | .250 | .551 | -409 |
Career AVG .208 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.
Career OBP .301 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.
Career OPS .551 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | NYN | NL | 118 | 215 | 26 | 49 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 25 | 19 | .228 | .248 (-8%) | .320 (-2%) | .369 (-24%) | .689 (-14%) | -409.0 |
| 1970 | NYN | NL | 11 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | SDN | NL | 16 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | SDN | NL | 33 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 178 | 260 | 35 | 54 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 33 | 29 | .208 | — | — | — | — | -409 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (178 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 104 | 139 | 20 | 28 | 1 | 9 | .201 |
| Away | 74 | 121 | 15 | 26 | 0 | 8 | .215 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-07-19 | SDP | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974-07-17 | SDP | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-07-16 | SDP | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-07-14 | SDP | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-07-13 | SDP | WSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-07-08 | SDP | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-07-07 | SDP | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-07-05 | SDP | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-07-03 | SDP | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-06-29 | SDP | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 26 |
| Center Field | 26 |
| Right Field | 70 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach | CA | 1966 |
Rod Gaspar: the record in brief
Rod Gaspar played a first major league game on April 8, 1969 and a last one on July 19, 1974. The season rows list, in order, the New York Mets (1969 through 1970) and the San Diego Padres (1971 to 1974). At 5'11" and 165 pounds, Gaspar is listed as an outfielder. Gaspar switch-hit and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is April 3, 1946, in Long Beach, CA, USA. Gaspar's full given name, per the bio, is Rodney Earl Gaspar.
Across 178 games at the plate, Gaspar's career line reads 54 hits in 260 at bats for a .208 average, along with 1 home run and 17 RBI. The on-base percentage is .301 and the slugging percentage .250, for an OPS of .551. Set against a .252 league average for the same years, Gaspar's .208 average sits 17.6% below it. In OPS terms, Gaspar's .551 stands 20.7% below the league's .694. No season topped the 49 hits of 1969. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .228 in 1969, did not top the league's .248.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rod Gaspar
- What years did Rod Gaspar play?
- Rod Gaspar played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974.
- Was Rod Gaspar a pitcher?
- No. Rod Gaspar was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Rod Gaspar hit?
- Rod Gaspar hit 1 career home run with 54 hits.
- What teams did Rod Gaspar play for?
- Rod Gaspar played for 2 teams: the New York Mets (1969–1970) and the San Diego Padres (1971, 1974).
- What were Rod Gaspar's career stats?
- In 178 games, Rod Gaspar had 54 hits, 1 home runs, 17 RBI, 35 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .208 batting average.
- What position did Rod Gaspar play?
- Rod Gaspar played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rod Gaspar and how much did he weigh?
- Rod Gaspar was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rod Gaspar hit each season?
- Rod Gaspar's home runs by season: 1 in 1969, 0 in 1970, 0 in 1971, and 0 in 1974. His most in one season was 1, in 1969.
- What was Rod Gaspar's career batting average?
- Rod Gaspar batted .208 over his career, with 54 hits in 260 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rod Gaspar have?
- Rod Gaspar drove in 17 runs in his career.
- Is Rod Gaspar in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rod Gaspar has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.