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Iván Rodríguez Stories. Explore the archives and go deep into the lives, careers, and stories of the Hall of Fame's honorees. The numbers are staggering for Iván Rodríguez, including the 14 All-Star Game selections and 13 Gold Glove Awards – both tops for any catcher in history.
Last Game: (Age 39-305d) 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2017. (Voted by BBWAA on 336/442 ballots) View Iván Rodríguez's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1991 season.
- November 27, 1971
Iván Rodríguez Torres (born November 27, 1971), nicknamed "Pudge" and "I-Rod", is a Puerto Rican former Major League Baseball catcher. A member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Rodríguez is widely regarded as one of the greatest catchers in MLB history.
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Jul 30, 2017 · He is the sixth former Rangers player to be elected to the Hall of Fame and the first position player. The others are Nolan Ryan, Ferguson Jenkins, Rich Gossage, Gaylord Perry and Bert Blyleven. Rodriguez, who spent the first 13 of his 21 seasons in Texas, and Ryan are the only ones wearing Rangers caps on their plaques.
- T.R. Sullivan
Jan 18, 2017 · — Ivan Pudge Rodriguez (@Pudge_Rodriguez) January 18, 2017 Rodriguez received 76 percent of the votes cast by eligible members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Rodriguez was chosen on 336 of 442 ballots cast, making him the second catcher to be elected in his first year of eligibility, joining Johnny Bench.
- T.R. Sullivan
Jan 18, 2017 · For the first time in 37 years, a former Tiger will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on the writers' ballot. On Wednesday, Rodriguez became a first-ballot inductee by receiving 76 percent of the vote. Players needed to be selected on 332 ballots for induction; Rodriguez made it at 336.
Official Web Home of Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez. 2017 MLB Hall of Fame Inductee - "You should always start every day by having a positive attitude and being grateful. Go out there and accomplish your dreams!” - Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez.
