Ruben Rodriguez
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1988)
Ruben Rodriguez was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1988 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 3 seasons. In 4 career games, he hit .125 with 1 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-09-15
- Last Game
- 1988-10-01
Full name: Ruben Dario Rodriguez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .125 | .125 | .375 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .125 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 51.2% below league average.
Career OBP .125 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 61.2% below league average.
Career SLG .375 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — 29.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | PIT | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .125 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-10-01 | PIT | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-15 | PIT | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-10-05 | PIT | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-15 | PIT | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |
Salary History
Ruben Rodriguez's recorded salaries total $62,500 over 1 season, in 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rodriguez's career ran from 1986 to 1988. No salary is recorded for 1986.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | PIT | NL | $62,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $62,500 | ||
Ruben Rodriguez: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 15, 1986 and the final game on October 1, 1988, Ruben Rodriguez built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates, from 1986 through 1988. The bio lists Rodriguez as a catcher who threw and hit right-handed. Rodriguez is listed at 170 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The birth record reads August 4, 1964, in Cabrera, María Trinidad Sánchez, D.R. On the record, Ruben Rodriguez was born Ruben Dario Rodriguez.
In 4 games and 8 at bats, Rodriguez batted .125 with 1 hits; the totals also include 1 runs batted in. Measured against the leagues Rodriguez played in, the .125 career average compares with a .256 league average over the same seasons, 51.2% below the league. By OPS the gap is 29.4% below league average (.500 against .708). No season topped the 1 hits of 1988. The best average in the busiest seasons was .200, in 1988.
Rodriguez appears at one position only: catcher, in 4 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ruben Rodriguez
- What years did Ruben Rodriguez play?
- Ruben Rodriguez played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1988.
- Was Ruben Rodriguez a pitcher?
- No. Ruben Rodriguez was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Ruben Rodriguez hit?
- Ruben Rodriguez hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Ruben Rodriguez play for?
- Ruben Rodriguez played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1986, 1988).
- What were Ruben Rodriguez's career stats?
- In 4 games, Ruben Rodriguez had 1 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .125 batting average.
- How much did Ruben Rodriguez earn in his career?
- Ruben Rodriguez's recorded salaries total $62,500 over 1 season, in 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rodriguez's career ran from 1986 to 1988. No salary is recorded for 1986.
- What was Ruben Rodriguez's salary?
- Ruben Rodriguez's recorded salary was $62,500 in 1988.
- What position did Ruben Rodriguez play?
- Ruben Rodriguez played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ruben Rodriguez and how much did he weigh?
- Ruben Rodriguez was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was Ruben Rodriguez's career batting average?
- Ruben Rodriguez batted .125 over his career, with 1 hits in 8 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ruben Rodriguez have?
- Ruben Rodriguez drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Ruben Rodriguez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ruben Rodriguez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.