John Rodriguez, baseball player, 2005-2006

John Rodriguez

Born: 1/20/1978 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-07-18 | Final Game: 2006-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Rodriguez

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Biography

John Rodriguez was a professional baseball player born in 1978, who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2005 and 2006. Primarily serving as a position player, Rodriguez played in a total of 158 games during his career. He showcased an impressive batting average of .298, reflecting his ability to hit for average and make consistent contact at the plate. Over his tenure, he accumulated 99 hits, including 7 home runs and 43 runs batted in (RBIs), which highlighted his capability to contribute offensively to his team's success. Additionally, he demonstrated some speed on the bases, recording 2 stolen bases. Rodriguez's career unfolded during a time when MLB was experiencing a significant evolution in playing styles, marked by the tail end of the steroid era. His performance was characterized by a focus on hitting for average rather than relying solely on power, setting him apart in a league increasingly driven by home run totals. While his career was relatively brief, Rodriguez's contributions on the field and his efficient batting approach earned him recognition among fans and peers alike, leaving a lasting impression during his time in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
158 332 46 99 18 3 7 43 2 40 90 0.298 0.378 0.434 0.811 506.5

Career AVG .298 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +11.7% above league average.

Career OBP .378 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.

Career SLG .434 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.811 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — +6.9% above 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
2005 STL NL 56 149 15 44 6 0 5 24 2 19 45 0.295 .264 (+12%) .330 (+15%) .418 (+4%) .749 (+9%) 311.4
2006 STL NL 102 183 31 55 12 3 2 19 0 21 45 0.301 .269 (+12%) .336 (+11%) .431 (avg) .768 (+5%) 195.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 9 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2006 NLCS SLN 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2006 NLDS2 SLN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2006 WS SLN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2005 NLCS SLN 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0.000
2005 NLDS1 SLN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 96 72 137 4 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 SLN OF 45 36 69 3 2 0
2006 SLN OF 51 36 68 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 81
Right Field 24
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 SLN NL $332,000
Total Career Earnings $332,000