Steve Rodriguez, baseball player, 1995-1995

Steve Rodriguez

Born: 11/29/1970 in Las Vegas, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-04-30 | Final Game: 1995-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Steven James Rodriguez

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Biography

Steve Rodriguez was a professional baseball player born in 1970, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2004. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 18 games, where he recorded 7 hits and boasted a batting average of .179. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, he contributed to his teams with 2 stolen bases, showcasing his speed on the basepaths. Rodriguez's time in the major leagues came during a transitional period in baseball that saw the game evolving with the advent of new training regimens and a greater emphasis on power hitting. Despite his limited playing time, his experience reflects the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. His career, though not statistically overwhelming, adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journey of players who, while not household names, contributed to the teams they played for and the sport itself.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 39 5 7 1 0 0 0 2 6 10 0.179 0.289 0.205 0.494 0.0

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career SLG .205 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.494 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 34.6% 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
1995 BOS AL 6 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1995 DET AL 12 31 4 6 1 0 0 0 1 5 9 0.194 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 13 12 22 36 1 6
SS 5 0 0 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 BOS 2B 1 1 1 2 0 0
1995 BOS SS 4 0 0 2 1 0
1995 DET 2B 12 11 21 34 1 6
1995 DET SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 13
Shortstop 5
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Pepperdine University Malibu CA 1990, 1991, 1992