Rod Gaspar, baseball player, 1969-1974

Rod Gaspar

Born: 4/3/1946 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-08 | Final Game: 1974-07-19

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Rodney Earl Gaspar

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Biography

Rod Gaspar, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1969 to 1974. Primarily known as a position player, Gaspar played a total of 178 games in Major League Baseball. He made his mark during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by the tail end of the pitching-dominated 1960s and the evolving offensive strategies of the 1970s. Over his career, he accumulated 54 hits, including 1 home run, and recorded 17 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .208. In addition to his contributions at the plate, Gaspar showcased his speed on the basepaths, successfully stealing 8 bases. Gaspar's time in the league provided him opportunities with various teams, where he displayed versatility and dedication. While his statistical output may not have defined him as a standout player, his role as a reliable teammate and his participation in the changing dynamics of the game during the early 1970s remain notable. After retiring from professional play on July 19, 1974, he left a lasting legacy as part of a generation of players who helped shape the modern game, even if he did not achieve the individual accolades often associated with more prominent stars of the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
178 260 35 54 6 1 1 17 8 33 29 0.208 0.301 0.250 0.551 -498.4

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.551 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1969 NYN NL 118 215 26 49 6 1 1 14 7 25 19 0.228 .248 (-8%) .320 (-2%) .369 (-24%) .689 (-14%) -498.4
1970 NYN NL 11 14 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 SDP NL 16 17 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 3 3 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1974 SDP NL 33 14 4 3 0 0 0 1 0 4 3 0.214 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 2 1 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
1969 NLCS NYN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1969 WS NYN 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 2 1 0 0
OF 109 48 125 12 2 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 NYN OF 91 44 104 12 2 6
1970 NYN OF 8 3 13 0 0 0
1971 SDN OF 2 1 4 0 0 0
1974 SDN 1B 2 0 2 1 0 0
1974 SDN OF 8 0 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Left Field 26
Center Field 26
Right Field 70

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Long Beach Long Beach CA 1966