Wandy Rodriguez
Born: 1/18/1979 in Santiago Rodriguez, Santiago Rodriguez, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2005-05-23 | Final Game: 2015-07-28
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Wandy Fulton Rodriguez
Biography
Wandy Rodriguez was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2005 to 2015. Born in 1979, Rodriguez made his MLB debut with the Houston Astros, where he became known for his effective left-handed pitching and ability to navigate through the rigors of the game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 97 wins and 98 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.1. He recorded a total of 1,281 strikeouts, showcasing his strikeout capability and consistent presence on the mound.
Rodriguez played a significant role in the Astros' pitching staff during his tenure, contributing to the team's competitive efforts in the National League. His career was marked by a commitment to the craft of pitching, characterized by a blend of control and finesse that allowed him to thrive in a challenging era of offensive baseball. After leaving the Astros, he also had stints with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves, continuing to demonstrate his skills until his retirement in 2015. Wandy Rodriguez remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the game and his perseverance as a pitcher.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 98 | 275 | 263 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1557.3 | 1560 | 710 | 185 | 534 | 1281 | 4.10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | HOU | NL | 10 | 10 | 25 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128.7 | 135 | 79 | 53 | 80 | 5.53 | -2732.3 |
| 2006 | HOU | NL | 9 | 10 | 30 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135.7 | 154 | 85 | 63 | 98 | 5.64 | -1150.4 |
| 2007 | HOU | NL | 9 | 13 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 182.7 | 179 | 93 | 62 | 158 | 4.58 | 1409.0 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | 9 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137.3 | 136 | 54 | 44 | 131 | 3.54 | 2485.1 |
| 2009 | HOU | NL | 14 | 12 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 205.7 | 192 | 69 | 63 | 193 | 3.02 | 4192.1 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 11 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 195.0 | 183 | 78 | 68 | 178 | 3.60 | 2916.2 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 11 | 11 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 191.0 | 182 | 74 | 69 | 166 | 3.49 | -1035.3 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 7 | 9 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130.7 | 134 | 55 | 32 | 89 | 3.79 | 698.3 |
| 2012 | PIT | NL | 5 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.0 | 71 | 31 | 24 | 50 | 3.72 | -254.0 |
| 2013 | PIT | NL | 6 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.7 | 58 | 25 | 12 | 46 | 3.59 | -880.3 |
| 2014 | PIT | NL | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 37 | 20 | 8 | 20 | 6.75 | -2457.8 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 6 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.3 | 99 | 47 | 36 | 72 | 4.90 | -802.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 | 447 | 24 | 60 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 130 | 0.134 | 0.153 | 0.157 | 0.309 | -2077.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | HOU | NL | 25 | 40 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | HOU | NL | 30 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.081 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | HOU | NL | 32 | 49 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.122 | -521.1 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | 25 | 41 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.122 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | HOU | NL | 34 | 63 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.127 | -646.3 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 34 | 63 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0.190 | -464.7 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 30 | 61 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.180 | -445.4 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 21 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | PIT | NL | 13 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | PIT | NL | 13 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | PIT | NL | 6 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NLDS2 | HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2005 | WS | HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3.86 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NLDS2 | HOU | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9.00 |
| 2005 | WS | HOU | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2.45 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 275 | 263 | 81 | 197 | 10 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | HOU | P | 25 | 22 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 | HOU | P | 30 | 24 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | HOU | P | 31 | 31 | 11 | 25 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | HOU | P | 25 | 25 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | HOU | P | 33 | 33 | 8 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | HOU | P | 32 | 32 | 9 | 31 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | HOU | P | 30 | 30 | 15 | 22 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | HOU | P | 21 | 21 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | PIT | P | 13 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | PIT | P | 12 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | PIT | P | 6 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | TEX | P | 17 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 275 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Pitcher of the Month | July |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | TEX | AL | $507,000 |
| 2014 | PIT | NL | $13,000,000 |
| 2013 | PIT | NL | $13,500,000 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | $10,500,000 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | $7,500,000 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | $5,000,000 |
| 2009 | HOU | NL | $2,600,000 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | $451,000 |
| 2007 | HOU | NL | $406,000 |
| 2006 | HOU | NL | $327,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $53,791,000 | ||