Vic Rodriguez
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1989)
Vic Rodriguez was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 6 seasons. In 17 career games, he hit .429 with 12 hits and 2 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 173 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-09-05
- Last Game
- 1989-07-30
Full name: Victor Manuel Rodriguez
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 | .429 | .429 | .607 | 1.036 | 0 |
Career AVG .429 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +66.7% above league average.
Career OBP .429 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — +33.4% above league average.
Career SLG .607 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +59.8% above league average.
Career OPS 1.036 vs. league average .701 across their career seasons — +47.7% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | BAL | AL | 11 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .412 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 6 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .455 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 17 | 28 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .429 | — | — | — | — | 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 (17 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .357 |
| Away | 9 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | .500 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-30 | MIN | DET | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-28 | MIN | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-27 | MIN | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-25 | MIN | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-22 | MIN | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-21 | MIN | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-30 | BAL | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-25 | BAL | NYY | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-24 | BAL | NYY | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-22 | BAL | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 5 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Vic Rodriguez: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 5, 1984 and the final game on July 30, 1989, Vic Rodriguez built the record summarized on this page. By club, Rodriguez's seasons break down as the Baltimore Orioles (1984) and the Minnesota Twins (1989). Rodriguez is listed as a second baseman at 173 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The bio says Rodriguez threw and hit right-handed. Rodriguez was born on July 14, 1961, in New York, NY, USA. Vic Rodriguez was the playing name; the full given name is Victor Manuel.
Across 17 games at the plate, Rodriguez's career line reads 12 hits in 28 at bats for a .429 average, adding 2 runs batted in. Rodriguez's .429 average ran 66.7% above the .257 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1984 produced Rodriguez's most hits, 7 of them for the Baltimore Orioles. The best average in the busiest seasons was .455, in 1989.
Most of Rodriguez's defensive work, 7 games, came at second base; the rest of the position table shows third base (5) and designated hitter (3).
Frequently Asked Questions about Vic Rodriguez
- What years did Vic Rodriguez play?
- Vic Rodriguez played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989.
- Was Vic Rodriguez a pitcher?
- No. Vic Rodriguez was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Vic Rodriguez hit?
- Vic Rodriguez hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What was Vic Rodriguez's career batting average?
- Vic Rodriguez batted .429 over his career, with 12 hits in 28 at bats.
- How many RBI did Vic Rodriguez have?
- Vic Rodriguez drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Vic Rodriguez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Vic Rodriguez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.