Vic Rodriguez

Born: 7/14/1961 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-05 | Final Game: 1989-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Victor Manuel Rodriguez

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Biography

Vic Rodriguez was a professional baseball player born in 1961, whose career spanned from 1984 to 1989. He made his mark primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 17 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Rodriguez showcased a remarkable batting ability, finishing his career with a batting average of .429, a testament to his hitting prowess in the limited opportunities he received. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded 12 hits and drove in 2 runs, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Rodriguez's tenure in Major League Baseball occurred during a transformative period in the sport, characterized by an increase in offensive production and the growing influence of power hitters. Despite his short stint in the league, Rodriguez's impressive batting average highlights a player who made the most of his chances at the plate. While he may not be remembered among the game's greats, his contributions reflect the depth and diversity of talent that permeated the era and the competitive nature of the league during the mid-to-late 1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	28	6	12	5	0	0	2	0	0	3	0.429	0.429	0.607	1.036	0.0

Career AVG .429 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +66.7% above league average.

Career OBP .429 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — +33.4% above league average.

Career SLG .607 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +59.8% above league average.

Career OPS 1.036 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — +47.7% above 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
1984	BAL	AL	11	17	4	7	3	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.412	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	MIN	AL	6	11	2	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.455	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	7	4	8	15	1	1
3B	5	2	3	6	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1984	BAL	2B	7	4	8	15	1	1
1989	MIN	3B	5	2	3	6	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	7
Third Base	5
Designated Hitter	3