Vic Rodriguez
Born: 7/14/1961 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1984-09-05 | Final Game: 1989-07-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 173 lbs
Full name: Victor Manuel Rodriguez
Biography
Vic Rodriguez was a professional baseball player born in 1961, whose career spanned from 1984 to 1989. He made his mark primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 17 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Rodriguez showcased a remarkable batting ability, finishing his career with a batting average of .429, a testament to his hitting prowess in the limited opportunities he received. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded 12 hits and drove in 2 runs, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases.
Rodriguez's tenure in Major League Baseball occurred during a transformative period in the sport, characterized by an increase in offensive production and the growing influence of power hitters. Despite his short stint in the league, Rodriguez's impressive batting average highlights a player who made the most of his chances at the plate. While he may not be remembered among the game's greats, his contributions reflect the depth and diversity of talent that permeated the era and the competitive nature of the league during the mid-to-late 1980s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 28 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.429 | 0.429 | 0.607 | 1.036 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | BAL | AL | 11 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.412 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 6 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.455 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 7 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 3B | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | BAL | 2B | 7 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | MIN | 3B | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 5 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |