Edwin Rodriguez, baseball player, 1982-1985

Edwin Rodriguez

Born: 8/14/1960 in Ponce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1982-09-28 | Final Game: 1985-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Edwin Rodriguez was a professional baseball player born in 1960, whose career spanned from 1982 to 1985. Primarily serving as a position player, Rodriguez made a brief but notable impact during his time in Major League Baseball. He played in a total of 11 games, where he recorded 5 hits, resulting in a batting average of .227. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 1 RBI to his team's efforts. His career also reflected the transitional nature of baseball in the early 1980s, an era marked by evolving player roles and strategies. Rodriguez’s playing style was characterized by his versatility on the field, although he primarily remained a role player during his brief stints. Despite the limited number of games, his journey through the majors reflects the challenges faced by many aspiring players striving to establish their careers amidst fierce competition. After his retirement on April 30, 1985, Rodriguez's time in baseball remained a testament to the dedication required to reach the highest level of the sport, providing insight into the experiences of players who navigated the complexities of professional baseball during that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 22 3 5 1 0 0 1 0 2 4 0.227 0.292 0.273 0.564 0.0

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 30.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.564 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 20.9% 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
1982 NYY AL 3 9 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1983 SDP NL 7 12 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1985 SDP NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 8 5 9 20 2 3
3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 NYA 2B 3 2 2 12 2 1
1983 SDN 2B 5 3 7 8 0 2
1983 SDN 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1983 SDN SS 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 8
Third Base 1
Shortstop 2