Luis Rodriguez

Born: 6/27/1980 in San Carlos, Cojedes, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2005-05-21 | Final Game: 2011-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Luis Orlando Rodriguez

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Biography

Luis Rodriguez was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2005 and 2011. Born in 1980, Rodriguez played primarily as a position player and participated in a total of 407 games throughout his career. He established himself as a versatile player, contributing both offensively and defensively during his time in the league. Over the course of his career, he recorded 231 hits, with 10 of those being home runs, and he drove in 80 runs, showcasing his ability to produce in clutch situations. Rodriguez's career batting average was .238, reflecting a player who had moments of brilliance but also faced challenges at the plate. He added to his contributions on the base paths with 6 stolen bases, indicating his speed and willingness to take risks. While Rodriguez may not have been a household name, he played during a competitive era of baseball that saw many players striving for excellence in a rapidly evolving game. His journey through the majors reflects the dedication and perseverance characteristic of many players of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
407	972	100	231	46	4	10	80	6	110	110	0.238	0.314	0.324	0.638	-2605.2

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.638 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 14.8% 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
2005	MIN	AL	79	175	21	47	10	2	2	20	2	18	23	0.269	.264 (+2%)	.330 (+1%)	.418 (-9%)	.749 (-4%)	-142.5
2006	MIN	AL	59	115	11	27	4	0	2	6	0	14	16	0.235	.269 (-13%)	.336 (-6%)	.431 (-26%)	.768 (-17%)	-343.5
2007	MIN	AL	68	155	18	34	5	1	2	12	1	12	14	0.219	.268 (-18%)	.335 (-16%)	.422 (-28%)	.758 (-23%)	-675.9
2008	SDP	NL	64	202	22	58	11	1	0	12	1	13	13	0.287	.263 (+9%)	.333 (-2%)	.416 (-16%)	.749 (-10%)	-372.6
2009	SDP	NL	93	208	18	42	6	0	2	16	1	37	23	0.202	.262 (-23%)	.332 (-4%)	.417 (-38%)	.750 (-23%)	-832.7
2011	SEA	AL	44	117	10	23	10	0	2	14	1	16	21	0.197	.255 (-23%)	.320 (-7%)	.399 (-16%)	.719 (-12%)	-238.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	7	1	10	3	0	1
2B	119	71	161	225	6	60
3B	107	73	65	138	6	24
SS	121	99	167	267	10	75

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	MIN	2B	40	22	53	73	0	22
2005	MIN	3B	27	21	14	43	3	4
2005	MIN	SS	10	3	8	14	0	4
2006	MIN	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2006	MIN	2B	14	6	11	26	1	6
2006	MIN	3B	29	18	18	41	0	9
2006	MIN	SS	2	0	0	1	1	0
2007	MIN	1B	3	0	3	1	0	1
2007	MIN	2B	21	12	24	38	1	10
2007	MIN	3B	38	25	25	43	3	7
2008	SDN	1B	2	1	3	2	0	0
2008	SDN	2B	7	4	11	10	0	4
2008	SDN	3B	1	0	1	1	0	1
2008	SDN	SS	52	45	79	121	3	33
2009	SDN	2B	30	25	51	69	3	15
2009	SDN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2009	SDN	SS	34	30	45	74	3	23
2011	SEA	1B	1	0	3	0	0	0
2011	SEA	2B	7	2	11	9	1	3
2011	SEA	3B	11	9	7	10	0	3
2011	SEA	SS	23	21	35	57	3	15