Luis Rodriguez
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2011)
Luis Rodriguez was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2011 for the Minnesota Twins, the San Diego Padres, and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 7 seasons. In 407 career games, he hit .238 with 231 hits, 10 home runs, and 80 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-05-21
- Last Game
- 2011-09-27
Full name: Luis Orlando Rodriguez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 407 | 972 | 100 | 231 | 46 | 4 | 10 | 80 | 6 | 110 | 110 | .238 | .314 | .324 | .638 | -2,298 |
Career AVG .238 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.
Career OBP .314 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career SLG .324 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.
Career OPS .638 vs. league average .749 across their career seasons — 14.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | MIN | AL | 79 | 175 | 21 | 47 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 18 | 23 | .269 | .264 (+2%) | .330 (+1%) | .418 (-9%) | .749 (-4%) | -124.3 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 59 | 115 | 11 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 16 | .235 | .269 (-13%) | .336 (-6%) | .431 (-26%) | .768 (-17%) | -309.7 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 68 | 155 | 18 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 14 | .219 | .268 (-18%) | .335 (-16%) | .422 (-28%) | .758 (-23%) | -600.3 |
| 2008 | SDN | NL | 64 | 202 | 22 | 58 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 13 | .287 | .263 (+9%) | .333 (-2%) | .416 (-16%) | .749 (-10%) | -333.1 |
| 2009 | SDN | NL | 93 | 208 | 18 | 42 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 37 | 23 | .202 | .262 (-23%) | .332 (-4%) | .417 (-38%) | .750 (-23%) | -710.4 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | 44 | 117 | 10 | 23 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 21 | .197 | .255 (-23%) | .320 (-7%) | .399 (-16%) | .719 (-12%) | -220.1 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 407 | 972 | 100 | 231 | 46 | 4 | 10 | 80 | 6 | 110 | 110 | .238 | — | — | — | — | -2,298 | ||
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 (407 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 202 | 475 | 50 | 112 | 4 | 41 | .236 |
| Away | 205 | 497 | 50 | 119 | 6 | 39 | .239 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-27 | SEA | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-09-26 | SEA | OAK | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-22 | SEA | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011-09-19 | SEA | CLE | W | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-18 | SEA | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011-09-17 | SEA | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011-09-14 | SEA | NYY | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-13 | SEA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-12 | SEA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-04 | SEA | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 7 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 119 | 71 | 161 | 225 | 6 | 60 |
| 3B | 107 | 73 | 65 | 138 | 6 | 24 |
| SS | 121 | 99 | 167 | 267 | 10 | 75 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | MIN | 2B | 40 | 22 | 53 | 73 | 0 | 22 |
| 2005 | MIN | 3B | 27 | 21 | 14 | 43 | 3 | 4 |
| 2005 | MIN | SS | 10 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | MIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | MIN | 2B | 14 | 6 | 11 | 26 | 1 | 6 |
| 2006 | MIN | 3B | 29 | 18 | 18 | 41 | 0 | 9 |
| 2006 | MIN | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | MIN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | MIN | 2B | 21 | 12 | 24 | 38 | 1 | 10 |
| 2007 | MIN | 3B | 38 | 25 | 25 | 43 | 3 | 7 |
| 2008 | SDN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | SDN | 2B | 7 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | SDN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | SDN | SS | 52 | 45 | 79 | 121 | 3 | 33 |
| 2009 | SDN | 2B | 30 | 25 | 51 | 69 | 3 | 15 |
| 2009 | SDN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | SDN | SS | 34 | 30 | 45 | 74 | 3 | 23 |
| 2011 | SEA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | SEA | 2B | 7 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 | SEA | 3B | 11 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | SEA | SS | 23 | 21 | 35 | 57 | 3 | 15 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
| Second Base | 119 |
| Third Base | 107 |
| Shortstop | 121 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SEA | AL | $600,000 |
| 2009 | SDN | NL | $675,000 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | $392,000 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | $332,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,999,000 | ||
Luis Rodriguez: the record in brief
May 21, 2005 and September 27, 2011 bracket Luis Rodriguez's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Minnesota Twins (2005 to 2007), the San Diego Padres (2008 to 2009), and the Seattle Mariners (2011). Rodriguez played primarily as a shortstop and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Born on June 27, 1980, in San Carlos, Cojedes, Venezuela, Rodriguez was listed at 5 feet, 9 inches and 190 pounds. The given name on file is Luis Orlando Rodriguez.
Rodriguez collected 231 hits in 972 at bats across 407 games, good for a .238 batting average, plus 10 home runs and 80 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .314 clip and slugging .324, Rodriguez finished with a .638 OPS. Set against a .264 league average for the same years, Rodriguez's .238 average sits 9.9% below it. By OPS the gap is 14.8% below league average (.638 against .749). Rodriguez collected a career-high 58 hits in 2008. 2008 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .287 against a league .263, a 9% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luis Rodriguez
- What years did Luis Rodriguez play?
- Luis Rodriguez played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2011.
- Was Luis Rodriguez a pitcher?
- No. Luis Rodriguez was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Luis Rodriguez hit?
- Luis Rodriguez hit 10 career home runs with 231 hits.
- What was Luis Rodriguez's career batting average?
- Luis Rodriguez batted .238 over his career, with 231 hits in 972 at bats.
- How many RBI did Luis Rodriguez have?
- Luis Rodriguez drove in 80 runs in his career.
- Is Luis Rodriguez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Luis Rodriguez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.