Rosario Rodriguez
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1991)
Rosario Rodriguez was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1991 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 3 seasons. Across 34 career appearances, he went 2-2 with a 4.80 ERA and 18 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-09-01
- Last Game
- 1991-10-04
Full name: Rosario Isabel Rodriguez
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4.15 | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.1 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 6.10 | 3.86 (-58%) | -528.0 |
| 1991 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15.1 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 4.11 | 3.91 (-5%) | -95.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 2 | 2 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 30.0 | 32 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 4.80 | — | -623 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | PIT | NL | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | NLCS | PIT | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 27.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (68 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 19.0 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 4.74 |
| Away | 16 | 11.0 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 4.91 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-10-04 | PIT | WSN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-09-30 | PIT | NYN | SV | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-09-27 | PIT | WSN | L | 1.0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-09-24 | PIT | NYN | SV | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-09-18 | PIT | STL | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-09-13 | PIT | PHI | SV | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-12 | PIT | STL | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-09 | PIT | CHC | SV | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-07 | PIT | LAD | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-04 | PIT | SFG | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |
Salary History
Rosario Rodriguez's recorded salaries total $214,000 over 2 seasons, 1990 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rodriguez's career ran from 1989 to 1991. No salary is recorded for 1989 and 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PIT | NL | $114,000 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $214,000 | ||
Rosario Rodriguez: the record in brief
According to the bio, Rosario Rodriguez debuted on September 1, 1989 and played a final game on October 4, 1991. By club, Rodriguez's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (1989 to 1990) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1991). Listed as a pitcher, Rodriguez threw left-handed and batted right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 0 inches and 185 pounds. Rodriguez was born on July 8, 1969, in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, México. Rosario Rodriguez was the playing name; the full given name is Rosario Isabel.
Rodriguez went 2-2 with a 4.80 ERA in 34 games, 0 of them starts. The totals include 18 strikeouts. The league ERA over Rodriguez's seasons was 3.83, so the 4.80 figure ran 25.4% worse than average. 1991 was Rodriguez's sharpest full season, a 4.11 ERA against the league's 3.91.
Pitching in the playoffs, Rodriguez went 0-0 with a 27.00 ERA in 1 games. Those appearances came in 1991.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rosario Rodriguez
- What years did Rosario Rodriguez play?
- Rosario Rodriguez played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1991.
- Was Rosario Rodriguez a pitcher?
- Yes. Rosario Rodriguez pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 18 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Rosario Rodriguez hit?
- Rosario Rodriguez hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Rosario Rodriguez play for?
- Rosario Rodriguez played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1989–1990) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1991).
- What were Rosario Rodriguez's career stats?
- In 34 games, Rosario Rodriguez went 2-2 with a 4.80 ERA, 18 strikeouts, 30.0 innings pitched, and 6 saves.
- How much did Rosario Rodriguez earn in his career?
- Rosario Rodriguez's recorded salaries total $214,000 over 2 seasons, 1990 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rodriguez's career ran from 1989 to 1991. No salary is recorded for 1989 and 1991.
- What was Rosario Rodriguez's salary?
- Rosario Rodriguez's last recorded salary was $114,000, in 1992. His highest recorded salary was $114,000, in 1992, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1990 to 1992.
- What position did Rosario Rodriguez play?
- Rosario Rodriguez played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rosario Rodriguez and how much did he weigh?
- Rosario Rodriguez was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- What was Rosario Rodriguez's career ERA?
- Rosario Rodriguez finished with a 4.80 career ERA, going 2-2 with 18 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Rosario Rodriguez have?
- Rosario Rodriguez recorded 18 career strikeouts.
- Is Rosario Rodriguez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rosario Rodriguez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.