Luis Rodríguez (baseball)

For other people named Luis Rodriguez, see Luis Rodriguez (disambiguation).
Luis Rodríguez

Rodriguez with the Seattle Mariners
Bridgeport Bluefish – No. 6
Shortstop
Born: (1980-06-27) June 27, 1980
San Carlos, Cojedes, Venezuela
Bats: Both Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 21, 2005, for the Minnesota Twins
MLB statistics
(through 2011 Season)
Batting average .238
Home runs 10
Runs batted in 80
Teams

Luis Orlando Rodríguez (born June 27, 1980 in San Carlos, Cojedes), is a Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop who currently plays for the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He is a switch hitter and throws right-handed. He was given the nickname "El Franchiso" during his time with the Padres.

Minnesota Twins

Rodríguez made his major league debut with the Minnesota Twins on May 21, 2005. He was recalled from Triple-A Rochester to replace rookie Jason Bartlett, who won the starting job out of spring training, but began to have trouble at the plate. From 2003-2004, Rodríguez was the primary second baseman at Rochester, although he played a handful of games at third base and shortstop in 2004. With excellent plate discipline, he hit .295 and .286 respectively, with a combined .354 on-base percentage.When Rodríguez got the call, he was hitting .278 with a .339 OBP in 33 games. Inspired by the "Rory Fitzpatrick for NHL All-Star" Campaign, Rodriguez was the subject of a similar campaign known as "Vote for L-Rod" which aimed to elect him to the 2007 MLB All-Star game as the American League's starting 3rd baseman.

San Diego Padres

Rodriguez was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres on October 4, 2007. He made his Padres debut on July 5, 2008 after spending the first three months of 2008 with the PCL's Portland Beavers.

Cleveland Indians

On December 2, 2009, Rodriguez, signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians with an invite to Spring Training.

Chicago White Sox

On April 29, 2010, Rodriguez signed with the Chicago White Sox and was assigned to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights.

Seattle Mariners

He became a free agent on November 2, 2011, after declaring free agency. On November 23, he re-signed a minor league contract with Seattle. He was also given an invitation to spring training.

Bridgeport Bluefish

Rodriguez signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for the 2015 season.

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