Eduardo Rodriguez

Born: 3/6/1952 in Barceloneta, P.R.

Died: 3/6/2009 in Barceloneta, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1973-06-20 | Final Game: 1979-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Eduardo Rodriguez was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 until his retirement in 1979. Born in 1952, Rodriguez showcased his talents during an era characterized by a transition in baseball, as teams began to emphasize the importance of power pitching and specialized roles in the bullpen. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 42 wins and 36 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.89, highlighting his effectiveness on the mound. Rodriguez recorded a total of 430 strikeouts and notched 32 saves, demonstrating his ability both as a starting pitcher and as a reliable option in late-game situations. His versatility contributed to his teams' success during the late 1970s, a time when the game was evolving, and pitchers were increasingly required to adapt to different roles depending on the demands of the game. Rodriguez's contributions on the mound left a lasting impact on his teams and helped to shape the approach to pitching in a changing baseball landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
42	36	264	39	7	1	32	734.0	681	317	65	323	430	3.89	0

Career ERA 3.89 vs. league average 3.76 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1973	ATL	AL	9	7	30	6	2	0	5	76.3	71	28	47	49	3.30	3.75 (+12%)	-
1974	ATL	AL	7	4	43	6	0	0	4	111.7	97	45	51	58	3.63	3.63 (avg)	-
1975	ATL	AL	7	0	43	1	0	0	7	87.7	77	34	44	65	3.49	3.71 (+6%)	-
1976	ATL	AL	5	13	45	12	3	0	8	136.0	124	55	65	77	3.64	3.51 (-4%)	-
1977	ATL	AL	5	6	42	5	1	1	4	142.7	126	69	56	104	4.35	4.00 (-9%)	-
1978	ATL	AL	5	5	32	8	0	0	2	105.3	107	46	26	51	3.93	3.69 (-7%)	-
1979	KCR	AL	4	1	29	1	1	0	2	74.3	79	40	34	26	4.84	4.00 (-21%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
264	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	3.000	4.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +285.6% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +207.0% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +688.5% above league average.

Career OPS 4.000 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — +466.4% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	3B	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1973	ATL	AL	30	1	1	1	1	1.000	—	—	—	—
1974	ATL	AL	43	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1975	ATL	AL	43	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1976	ATL	AL	45	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1977	ATL	AL	42	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1978	ATL	AL	32	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1979	KCR	AL	29	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—