Roberto Rodriguez
Born: 2/5/1941 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela
Died: 9/23/2012 in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1967-05-13 | Final Game: 1970-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Biography
Roberto Rodriguez was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1941, who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 until his retirement in 1970. Throughout his career, he showcased his talents on the mound with a record of 4-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.81. Rodriguez was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 91 strikeouts, and he also contributed to his teams with 7 saves.
Rodriguez's playing career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and a greater emphasis on pitching depth. While he may not have accumulated overwhelming statistics, his presence in the game during the late 1960s and early 1970s contributed to the competitive landscape of the era. His journey through the majors reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by pitchers of his time, and his contributions continue to be remembered by baseball historians and fans alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 57 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 112.3 | 128 | 60 | 13 | 37 | 91 | 4.81 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40.3 | 42 | 16 | 14 | 29 | 3.57 | -205.9 |
| 1970 | CHC | NL | 3 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 43.3 | 50 | 28 | 15 | 46 | 5.82 | - |
| 1970 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 2.92 | -90.6 |
| 1970 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16.3 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 6.61 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.048 | 0.091 | 0.190 | 0.281 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | KC1 | AL | 15 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | CHC | NL | 26 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | OAK | AL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | SDP | NL | 10 | 3 | 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 | 57 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | KC1 | P | 15 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | CHN | P | 26 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | OAK | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | SDN | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 57 |