Guillermo Rodriguez

Born: 5/15/1978 in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2007-06-13 | Final Game: 2009-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Guillermo Segundo Rodriguez

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Biography

Guillermo Rodriguez was a professional baseball player born in 1978, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2007 until his retirement in 2009. Throughout his career, Rodriguez appeared in 46 games, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to the game. He recorded a total of 22 hits, which included one home run, and he drove in 15 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .239. Despite not being known for his speed, as evidenced by his zero stolen bases, Rodriguez contributed to his teams with solid performances during his tenure. Rodriguez's career unfolded during a period in baseball marked by significant changes, including the ongoing effects of the steroid era and the increasing emphasis on power-hitting. While his statistics may not reflect the explosive offensive output seen from many of his contemporaries, Rodriguez's role in the league highlighted the importance of players who could provide depth and reliability in various positions. His journey through the majors, though brief, was a testament to the hard work and dedication required to succeed at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
46	92	11	22	6	0	1	15	0	12	18	0.239	0.324	0.337	0.661	-148.8

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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
2007	SFG	NL	39	87	10	22	6	0	1	14	0	10	17	0.253	.268 (-6%)	.335 (-3%)	.422 (-16%)	.758 (-10%)	-148.8
2009	BAL	AL	7	5	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	39	26	189	17	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2007	SFN	C	33	25	179	17	4	1
2009	BAL	C	6	1	10	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	39
Designated Hitter	1