Frankie Rodriguez

Born: 12/11/1972 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-04-26 | Final Game: 2001-07-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 193 lbs

Full name: Francisco Rodriguez

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Biography

Frankie Rodriguez was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2001. Born in 1972, Rodriguez made his mark on the game during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the rise of offensive play and the increasing importance of relief pitching. Over his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 29-39 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.53. Known for his ability to strike out batters, he recorded a total of 371 strikeouts, showcasing his talent on the mound despite some inconsistencies. Throughout his time in the league, Rodriguez contributed to various teams and served primarily as a pitcher. He achieved 5 saves, demonstrating his capability in high-pressure situations. While his overall statistics may not place him among the elite pitchers of his era, Rodriguez's role in the game reflects the challenges faced by many pitchers during the late 1990s and early 2000s, a time when both hitting and pitching strategies were evolving significantly. After concluding his MLB career in 2001, he left a legacy as a determined competitor who navigated the complexities of the game during a pivotal time in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
29	39	184	82	3	0	5	654.0	737	402	76	282	371	5.53	0

Career ERA 5.53 vs. league average 4.54 across their career seasons — 21.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1995	BOS	AL	0	2	9	2	0	0	15.3	21	18	10	14	10.57	4.45 (-137%)	-509.9
1995	MIN	AL	5	6	16	16	0	0	90.3	93	54	47	45	5.38	4.45 (-21%)	-1228.6
1996	MIN	AL	13	14	38	33	3	2	206.7	218	116	78	110	5.05	4.61 (-10%)	-2151.1
1997	MIN	AL	3	6	43	15	0	0	142.3	147	73	60	65	4.62	4.39 (-5%)	-920.7
1998	MIN	AL	4	6	20	11	0	0	70.0	88	51	30	62	6.56	4.43 (-48%)	950.4
1999	SEA	AL	2	4	28	5	0	3	73.3	94	46	30	47	5.65	4.71 (-20%)	-901.8
2000	SEA	AL	2	1	23	0	0	0	47.3	60	33	22	19	6.27	4.77 (-32%)	-1378.1
2001	CIN	NL	0	0	7	0	0	0	8.7	16	11	5	9	11.42	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
186	6	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 60.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — 56.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1995	BOS	AL	9	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1995	MIN	AL	16	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1996	MIN	AL	38	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1997	MIN	AL	43	1	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1998	MIN	AL	20	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1999	SEA	AL	30	3	1	1	1	0	0.333	—	—	—	—
2000	SEA	AL	23	1	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2001	CIN	NL	7	1	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—