Liu Rodriguez

Born: 11/5/1976 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1999-06-09 | Final Game: 1999-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Liubiemithz Rodriguez

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Biography

Liu Rodriguez was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1999 to 2006. Born in 1976, Rodriguez made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player known for his versatility and work ethic. He played a total of 39 games in the league, where he collected 22 hits and recorded a batting average of .237. During his time on the field, he contributed 1 home run and 12 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs when needed. While he did not steal any bases, his playing style emphasized contact hitting and situational awareness, which were key attributes in his approach to the game. Rodriguez's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the growing influence of analytics and the evolving power dynamics of offensive play. Although his tenure in the league was relatively brief, he left an impression with his dedication and the contributions he made during his time with the teams he played for. His journey through the major leagues reflected the challenges many players faced in establishing themselves amid the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
39	93	8	22	2	2	1	12	0	12	11	0.237	0.343	0.333	0.676	-190.2

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .434 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.676 vs. league average 0.778 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1999	CHW	AL	39	93	8	22	2	2	1	12	0	12	11	0.237	.271 (-13%)	.344 (-1%)	.433 (-23%)	.778 (-13%)	-190.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	22	14	25	41	1	6
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	14	11	20	26	2	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1999	CHA	2B	22	14	25	41	1	6
1999	CHA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1999	CHA	SS	14	11	20	26	2	6

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	22
Third Base	1
Shortstop	14
Designated Hitter	2

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1999	CHA	AL	$200,000
Total Career Earnings			$200,000