Ruben Rodriguez

Born: 8/4/1964 in Cabrera, María Trinidad Sánchez, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1986-09-15 | Final Game: 1988-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Ruben Dario Rodriguez

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Biography

Ruben Rodriguez was a professional baseball player born in 1964, who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1988. Primarily serving as a position player, Rodriguez's career spanned a brief period, during which he appeared in just 4 games. He made his mark in the big leagues with a modest batting average of .125, accumulating 1 hit and 1 RBI. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Rodriguez's journey to the major leagues exemplified the challenges many players faced during the competitive landscape of the late 1980s. Rodriguez's time in the majors was limited, yet it reflected the era's transitional nature, as teams began to embrace younger talent and explore different player dynamics. While his statistical contributions were minimal, his presence on a major league roster signifies the dedication and perseverance required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball. After concluding his major league career on October 1, 1988, Rodriguez's brief stint serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, each with their unique story and experience.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	8	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	3	0.125	0.125	0.375	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 51.2% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 61.2% below league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 29.4% 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
1986	PIT	NL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	PIT	NL	2	5	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	4	2	15	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1986	PIT	C	2	1	6	1	0	0
1988	PIT	C	2	1	9	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	4

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1988	PIT	NL	$62,500
Total Career Earnings			$62,500