Richard Rodriguez, baseball player, 2017-2021

Richard Rodriguez

Born: 3/4/1990 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2017-09-02 | Final Game: 2021-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Richard Agustin Rodriguez

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Biography

Richard Rodriguez was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2017 and 2021. Born in 1990, Rodriguez showcased his talents on the mound with a career record of 16 wins and 14 losses, complemented by an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.28. Over the course of his career, he struck out 230 batters and recorded 19 saves, demonstrating his ability to perform effectively in both starting and relief roles. Rodriguez was known for his versatility and resilience as a pitcher, contributing significantly to the teams he played for during a competitive era of baseball. His ability to consistently deliver strong performances helped him carve out a niche in the league, where he was recognized for his skill in high-pressure situations. As the game evolved, Rodriguez's approach reflected the increasingly strategic nature of pitching, marked by the need for pitchers to adapt to various batting styles and game situations. He retired in October 2021, leaving behind a legacy of competitive spirit and dedication to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 14 228 0 0 0 19 228.0 197 83 34 60 230 3.28 0

Career ERA 3.28 vs. league average 4.33 across their career seasons — 24.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2017 BAL AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 5.7 12 9 3 3 14.29 — 0.0
2018 PIT NL 4 3 63 0 0 0 0 69.3 55 19 19 88 2.47 4.15 (+41%) 2726.3
2019 PIT NL 4 5 72 0 0 0 1 65.3 65 27 23 63 3.72 4.51 (+17%) -1182.1
2020 PIT NL 3 2 24 0 0 0 4 23.3 15 7 5 34 2.70 4.45 (+39%) 940.6
2021 PIT NL 4 2 37 0 0 0 14 38.3 27 12 5 33 2.82 4.27 (+34%) 1612.5
2021 ATL NL 1 2 27 0 0 0 0 26.0 23 9 5 9 3.12 4.27 (+27%) -1244.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
228 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2017 BAL AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 PIT NL 63 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 PIT NL 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 PIT NL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 PIT NL 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 ATL NL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 228 0 5 12 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2017 BAL P 5 0 1 0 0 1
2018 PIT P 63 0 2 6 0 0
2019 PIT P 72 0 0 4 0 0
2020 PIT P 24 0 2 1 0 0
2021 PIT P 37 0 0 0 0 0
2021 ATL P 27 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 228