Paco Rodriguez
Born: 4/16/1991 in Miami, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2012-09-09 | Final Game: 2015-05-29
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Steven Francis Rodriguez
Biography
Paco Rodriguez, born in 1991, was a talented left-handed pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2015. Known for his effective pitching style, Rodriguez finished his career with a record of 4-5 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.53, showcasing his ability to suppress runs and contribute significantly to his team's success during his tenure. Over the course of his career, he recorded 91 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, demonstrating his capacity to perform under pressure in high-leverage situations.
Rodriguez played during a competitive era in MLB, navigating the challenges of a rapidly evolving game that increasingly emphasized bullpen specialization. His left-handedness made him a valuable asset for matchups against right-handed hitters, and he was known for his poise on the mound and a reliable repertoire that often included a mix of fastballs and breaking pitches. Although his career was relatively brief, Rodriguez's contributions to his teams left a lasting impact and highlighted the importance of effective relief pitching in the modern game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 85.3 | 55 | 24 | 6 | 30 | 91 | 2.53 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1.35 | - |
| 2013 | LAD | NL | 3 | 4 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 54.3 | 30 | 14 | 19 | 63 | 2.32 | - |
| 2014 | LAD | NL | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 3.86 | - |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2.61 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | LAD | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | LAD | NL | 76 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | LAD | NL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NLDS2 | LAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 27.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NLDS2 | LAN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 27.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 124 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | LAN | P | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | LAN | P | 76 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | LAN | P | 19 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | LAN | P | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 124 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ATL | NL | $520,500 |
| 2015 | LAN | NL | $522,500 |
| 2014 | LAN | NL | $512,500 |
| 2013 | LAN | NL | $491,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,047,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville | FL | 2010, 2011, 2012 |