Ellie Rodriguez

Born: 5/24/1946 in Fajardo, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1968-05-26 | Final Game: 1976-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Eliseo Rodriguez

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Biography

Ellie Rodriguez was a professional baseball player born in 1946, who played in Major League Baseball from 1968 until his retirement on October 3, 1976. As a versatile position player, Rodriguez made a notable impact during his career, appearing in 775 games and accumulating 533 hits, 16 home runs, and 203 RBIs. His batting average finished at .245, complemented by 17 stolen bases. Throughout his time in the league, he earned two All-Star selections, showcasing his talent and contributions on the field. Rodriguez played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving both in terms of athleticism and strategy. His ability to perform consistently made him a valuable asset to his teams, and his overall career reflects the competitive spirit of the late 1960s and 1970s in Major League Baseball. With his achievements, Rodriguez remains a respected figure among fans and historians, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
775	2173	220	533	76	6	16	203	17	332	291	0.245	0.356	0.308	0.664	213.7

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .356 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +11.5% above league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.664 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — near 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
1968	NYY	AL	9	24	1	5	0	0	0	1	0	3	3	0.208	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	KCR	AL	95	267	27	63	10	0	2	20	3	31	26	0.236	.248 (-5%)	.320 (+4%)	.369 (-20%)	.689 (-9%)	-272.4
1970	KCR	AL	80	231	25	52	8	2	1	15	2	27	35	0.225	.253 (-11%)	.325 (-4%)	.385 (-25%)	.711 (-15%)	-605.5
1971	ATL	AL	115	319	28	67	10	1	1	30	1	41	51	0.210	.249 (-16%)	.316 (-2%)	.365 (-30%)	.682 (-17%)	-840.8
1972	ATL	AL	116	355	31	101	14	2	2	35	1	52	43	0.285	.243 (+17%)	.310 (+23%)	.353 (-1%)	.664 (+10%)	934.5
1973	ATL	AL	94	290	30	78	8	1	0	30	4	41	28	0.269	.256 (+5%)	.325 (+16%)	.378 (-20%)	.703 (-3%)	78.3
1974	LAA	AL	140	395	48	100	20	0	7	36	4	69	56	0.253	.256 (-1%)	.324 (+15%)	.369 (-3%)	.693 (+5%)	736.0
1975	LAA	AL	90	226	20	53	6	0	3	27	2	49	37	0.235	.257 (-9%)	.327 (+16%)	.374 (-20%)	.701 (-3%)	155.3
1976	LAD	NL	36	66	10	14	0	0	0	9	0	19	12	0.212	.255 (-17%)	.320 (+25%)	.360 (-41%)	.681 (-10%)	28.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	737	658	3713	360	45	37

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	NYA	C	9	9	41	3	0	0
1969	KCA	C	90	83	433	39	5	2
1970	KCA	C	75	70	451	32	6	5
1971	ML4	C	114	97	520	67	5	8
1972	ML4	C	114	108	542	54	10	6
1973	ML4	C	75	70	324	40	5	5
1974	CAL	C	137	125	782	75	7	7
1975	CAL	C	90	75	492	33	5	2
1976	LAN	C	33	21	128	17	2	2