Steve Rodriguez
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995)
Steve Rodriguez was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1995 for the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers. In 18 career games, he hit .179 with 7 hits.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-04-30
- Last Game
- 1995-10-01
Full name: Steven James Rodriguez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 39 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10 | .179 | .289 | .205 | .494 | 0 |
Career AVG .179 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.
Career OBP .289 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.
Career SLG .205 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.
Career OPS .494 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 34.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | DET | AL | 12 | 31 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | .194 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 18 | 39 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10 | .179 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (18 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .235 |
| Away | 9 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .136 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-10-01 | DET | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-30 | DET | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-29 | DET | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-25 | DET | BOS | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995-09-23 | DET | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-17 | DET | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-16 | DET | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-15 | DET | TEX | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-14 | DET | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-12 | DET | MIL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 13 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 1990, 1991, 1992 |
Steve Rodriguez: the record in brief
Steve Rodriguez played a first major league game on April 30, 1995 and a last one on October 1, 1995. By club, Rodriguez's seasons break down as the Boston Red Sox (1995) and the Detroit Tigers (1995). The bio lists Rodriguez as a second baseman who threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 170 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame. Rodriguez was born on November 29, 1970, in Las Vegas, NV, USA. The bio lists the given name Steven James.
Rodriguez collected 7 hits in 39 at bats across 18 games, good for a .179 batting average. Rodriguez's career OPS of .494 combines a .289 on-base mark with .205 slugging. Over the seasons Rodriguez played, league hitters batted .267; the .179 career figure is 32.7% below that. The OPS comparison is .494 to a league .755, 34.6% below average. Rodriguez collected a career-high 6 hits in 1995.
By games played in the field, second base leads with 13, followed by shortstop (5) and designated hitter (1). Fielding at second base produced 22 putouts and 36 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Rodriguez
- Was Steve Rodriguez a pitcher?
- No. Steve Rodriguez was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Steve Rodriguez hit?
- Steve Rodriguez hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Steve Rodriguez play for?
- Steve Rodriguez played for 2 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1995) and the Detroit Tigers (1995).
- What were Steve Rodriguez's career stats?
- In 18 games, Steve Rodriguez had 7 hits, 5 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .179 batting average.
- What position did Steve Rodriguez play?
- Steve Rodriguez played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steve Rodriguez and how much did he weigh?
- Steve Rodriguez was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Steve Rodriguez's career batting average?
- Steve Rodriguez batted .179 over his career, with 7 hits in 39 at bats.
- Is Steve Rodriguez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Rodriguez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.