Jose Rodriguez
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1916-1918)
Jose Rodriguez was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1918 for the New York Giants, a span of 3 seasons. In 58 career games, he hit .166 with 24 hits 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 150 lb
- Died
- 1/21/1953 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
- MLB Debut
- 1916-10-05
- Last Game
- 1918-09-02
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 145 | 17 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 4 | .166 | .244 | .207 | .451 | -588 |
Career AVG .166 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.
Career OBP .244 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.
Career SLG .207 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.
Career OPS .451 vs. league average .640 across their career seasons — 29.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1917 | NY1 | NL | 7 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1918 | NY1 | NL | 50 | 125 | 15 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 3 | .160 | .255 (-37%) | .318 (-25%) | .326 (-41%) | .645 (-33%) | -588.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 58 | 145 | 17 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 4 | .166 | — | — | — | — | -588 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (58 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 49 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 6 | .122 |
| Away | 37 | 96 | 12 | 19 | 0 | 11 | .198 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918-09-02 | NY1 | BSN | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-22 | NY1 | CHC | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-21 | NY1 | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-17 | NY1 | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-16 | NY1 | CIN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-07 | NY1 | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-07-08 | NY1 | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-07-03 | NY1 | BRO | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-06-28 | NY1 | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-06-27 | NY1 | BSN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 15 |
| Second Base | 41 |
| Third Base | 2 |
Jose Rodriguez: the record in brief
Between the debut on October 5, 1916 and the final game on September 2, 1918, Jose Rodriguez built the record summarized on this page. Rodriguez's only club in the season tables is the New York Giants. Born on February 23, 1894, in Havana, La Habana, Cuba, Rodriguez is listed as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Rodriguez's listed size is 150 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame. Rodriguez's death is recorded on January 21, 1953, in Havana, La Habana, Cuba.
Across 58 games at the plate, Rodriguez's career line reads 24 hits in 145 at bats for a .166 average, adding 17 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .244 and the slugging percentage .207, for an OPS of .451. Measured against the leagues Rodriguez played in, the .166 career average compares with a .251 league average over the same seasons, 33.9% below the league. In OPS terms, Rodriguez's .451 stands 29.6% below the league's .640. The highest hit total in a season was 20, in 1918. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .160 in 1918, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jose Rodriguez
- What years did Jose Rodriguez play?
- Jose Rodriguez played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1918.
- Was Jose Rodriguez a pitcher?
- No. Jose Rodriguez was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jose Rodriguez hit?
- Jose Rodriguez hit 0 career home runs with 24 hits.
- What teams did Jose Rodriguez play for?
- Jose Rodriguez played for one team, the New York Giants (1916–1918).
- What were Jose Rodriguez's career stats?
- In 58 games, Jose Rodriguez had 24 hits, 17 RBI, 17 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .166 batting average.
- What position did Jose Rodriguez play?
- Jose Rodriguez played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jose Rodriguez and how much did he weigh?
- Jose Rodriguez was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Jose Rodriguez's career batting average?
- Jose Rodriguez batted .166 over his career, with 24 hits in 145 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jose Rodriguez have?
- Jose Rodriguez drove in 17 runs in his career.
- Is Jose Rodriguez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jose Rodriguez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.