Ricardo Rodriguez
Born: 5/21/1978 in Guayubin, Monte Cristi, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2002-08-21 | Final Game: 2005-08-08
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Ricardo Antonio Rodriguez
Biography
Ricardo Rodriguez was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2005. Born in 1978, Rodriguez made his debut during an era characterized by offensive explosions and the increasing significance of strikeouts in pitching. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his talent on the mound, although he faced challenges that limited his overall success.
Over the course of his career, Rodriguez compiled a record of 10 wins and 15 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.18. He recorded a total of 104 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters at times, although he did not achieve any saves. His playing style reflected the competitive nature of the early 2000s, where pitchers were often required to adapt to high-scoring games and a changing landscape in baseball strategy. Rodriguez's contributions to his teams during this period, while modest in terms of statistics, highlighted the depth of talent in the league and the ongoing evolution of the pitching role.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 15 | 39 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 206.7 | 224 | 119 | 33 | 75 | 104 | 5.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CLE | AL | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.3 | 40 | 26 | 18 | 24 | 5.66 | -1023.8 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 3 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.7 | 89 | 52 | 28 | 41 | 5.73 | -2726.7 |
| 2004 | TEX | AL | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26.7 | 28 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 2.02 | 471.2 |
| 2005 | TEX | AL | 2 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.0 | 67 | 35 | 17 | 24 | 5.53 | -1936.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CLE | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TEX | AL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TEX | AL | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 39 | 36 | 19 | 28 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CLE | P | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | CLE | P | 15 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | TEX | P | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | TEX | P | 12 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 39 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CLE | AL | $302,400 |
| Total Career Earnings | $302,400 | ||