Carlos Rodriguez
Born: 11/1/1967 in Mexico City, Distrito Capital, Mexico
MLB Debut: 1991-06-16 | Final Game: 1995-10-01
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs
Biography
Carlos Rodriguez, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1991 until his retirement on October 1, 1995. Primarily serving as a position player, Rodriguez participated in 85 games during his career, achieving a batting average of .278. His offensive contributions included 67 hits, one home run, and 20 runs batted in (RBIs), along with a single stolen base.
Rodriguez's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by an increasing emphasis on offensive output and the emergence of power hitters. Despite his modest home run total, Rodriguez demonstrated a consistent ability to make contact and contribute to his team's offensive efforts. His career, though brief, reflected the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball in the early 1990s, as players began to adapt to a game increasingly influenced by athleticism and power.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 241 | 21 | 67 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 14 | 17 | 0.278 | 0.320 | 0.365 | 0.685 | -166.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | NYY | AL | 15 | 37 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 57 | 174 | 15 | 50 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 0.287 | -166.3 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 13 | 30 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 30 | 21 | 48 | 80 | 3 | 22 |
| 3B | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 49 | 36 | 63 | 109 | 5 | 29 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | NYA | 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | NYA | SS | 11 | 9 | 11 | 33 | 2 | 9 |
| 1994 | BOS | 2B | 20 | 17 | 39 | 64 | 2 | 19 |
| 1994 | BOS | 3B | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | BOS | SS | 32 | 24 | 45 | 65 | 3 | 17 |
| 1995 | BOS | 2B | 7 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | BOS | SS | 6 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 30 |
| Third Base | 5 |
| Shortstop | 49 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BOS | AL | $167,000 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $276,000 | ||