Steve Rodriguez
Born: 11/29/1970 in Las Vegas, NV, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-04-30 | Final Game: 1995-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Steven James Rodriguez
Biography
Steve Rodriguez was a professional baseball player born in 1970, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2004. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 18 games, where he recorded 7 hits and boasted a batting average of .179. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, he contributed to his teams with 2 stolen bases, showcasing his speed on the basepaths.
Rodriguez's time in the major leagues came during a transitional period in baseball that saw the game evolving with the advent of new training regimens and a greater emphasis on power hitting. Despite his limited playing time, his experience reflects the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. His career, though not statistically overwhelming, adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journey of players who, while not household names, contributed to the teams they played for and the sport itself.
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 | 0.179 | 0.289 | 0.205 | 0.494 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | DET | AL | 12 | 31 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 13 | 12 | 22 | 36 | 1 | 6 |
| SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BOS | 2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | BOS | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | DET | 2B | 12 | 11 | 21 | 34 | 1 | 6 |
| 1995 | DET | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |