Josh Rodriguez

Born: 12/18/1984 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-04-05 | Final Game: 2011-04-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Joshua Joel Rodriguez

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Biography

Josh Rodriguez, born in 1984, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 2011 season. His career spanned from April 5 to April 21 of that year, during which he played as a position player. Though his time in the majors was short, Rodriguez's journey to the big leagues exemplified the aspirations of many talented players striving for a chance to showcase their skills at the highest level. Throughout his seven games in the majors, Rodriguez recorded one hit and one run batted in, resulting in a batting average of .083. While these statistics may not reflect a lengthy or standout career, they highlight the challenges faced by players in the competitive environment of professional baseball. Prior to his brief stint in the big leagues, Rodriguez honed his skills in the minor leagues, where he developed a reputation for versatility and determination. His story serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who pursue their dreams, often facing steep odds in the pursuit of success on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 12 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.083 0.214 0.083 0.298 0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 67.3% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 79.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.298 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 58.6% 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
2011 PIT NL 7 12 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 1 3 0 0
SS 4 3 5 6 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 PIT 2B 1 0 1 3 0 0
2011 PIT SS 4 3 5 6 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Shortstop 4

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 PIT NL $414,000
Total Career Earnings $414,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Rice University Houston TX 2004, 2005, 2006