Roberto Rodriguez, baseball player, 1967-1970

Roberto Rodriguez

Born: 2/5/1941 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

Died: 9/23/2012 in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1967-05-13 | Final Game: 1970-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Roberto Rodriguez was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1941, who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 until his retirement in 1970. Throughout his career, he showcased his talents on the mound with a record of 4-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.81. Rodriguez was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 91 strikeouts, and he also contributed to his teams with 7 saves. Rodriguez's playing career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and a greater emphasis on pitching depth. While he may not have accumulated overwhelming statistics, his presence in the game during the late 1960s and early 1970s contributed to the competitive landscape of the era. His journey through the majors reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by pitchers of his time, and his contributions continue to be remembered by baseball historians and fans alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 3 57 5 0 0 7 112.3 128 60 13 37 91 4.81 0

Career ERA 4.81 vs. league average 3.62 across their career seasons — 32.8% worse 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
1967 KC1 AL 1 1 15 5 0 0 2 40.3 42 16 14 29 3.57 3.30 (-8%) -205.9
1970 OAK AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 12.3 10 4 3 8 2.92 3.89 (+25%) -90.6
1970 SDP NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 3 16.3 26 12 5 8 6.61 3.89 (-70%) -
1970 CHC NL 3 2 26 0 0 0 2 43.3 50 28 15 46 5.82 3.89 (-50%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
57 21 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 4 0.048 0.091 0.190 0.281 0.0

Career AVG .048 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 80.9% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 71.3% below league average.

Career SLG .190 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.281 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 59.2% 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
1967 KC1 AL 15 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 OAK AL 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 SDP NL 10 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 CHC NL 26 8 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 57 5 3 14 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1967 KC1 P 15 5 0 5 0 0
1970 OAK P 6 0 1 1 0 0
1970 SDN P 10 0 0 3 0 0
1970 CHN P 26 0 2 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 57