Richard Rodriguez
Born: 3/4/1990 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2017-09-02 | Final Game: 2021-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Richard Agustin Rodriguez
Biography
Richard Rodriguez was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2017 and 2021. Born in 1990, Rodriguez showcased his talents on the mound with a career record of 16 wins and 14 losses, complemented by an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.28. Over the course of his career, he struck out 230 batters and recorded 19 saves, demonstrating his ability to perform effectively in both starting and relief roles.
Rodriguez was known for his versatility and resilience as a pitcher, contributing significantly to the teams he played for during a competitive era of baseball. His ability to consistently deliver strong performances helped him carve out a niche in the league, where he was recognized for his skill in high-pressure situations. As the game evolved, Rodriguez's approach reflected the increasingly strategic nature of pitching, marked by the need for pitchers to adapt to various batting styles and game situations. He retired in October 2021, leaving behind a legacy of competitive spirit and dedication to the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 14 | 228 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 228.0 | 197 | 83 | 34 | 60 | 230 | 3.28 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 14.29 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | PIT | NL | 4 | 3 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.3 | 55 | 19 | 19 | 88 | 2.47 | 2726.3 |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 4 | 5 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 65.3 | 65 | 27 | 23 | 63 | 3.72 | -1182.1 |
| 2020 | PIT | NL | 3 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23.3 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 34 | 2.70 | 940.6 |
| 2021 | ATL | NL | 1 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 3.12 | -1244.5 |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 4 | 2 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 38.3 | 27 | 12 | 5 | 33 | 2.82 | 1612.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | BAL | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | PIT | NL | 63 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | PIT | NL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | ATL | NL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 228 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | BAL | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | PIT | P | 63 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | PIT | P | 72 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | PIT | P | 24 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | ATL | P | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | PIT | P | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 228 |