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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.
Position: Catcher. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 5-9 , 205lb (175cm, 92kg) Born: November 27, 1971 in Manati, Puerto Rico. High School: Debut: (Age 19-205d, 15,959th in major league history) 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 SB. Last Game: (Age 39-305d) 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB.
- November 27, 1971
Iván Rodríguez was a two-way catcher who played for six teams in 20 seasons, winning the MVP, the World Series and 14 Gold Gloves. He holds the record for most games caught and runs scored by a catcher, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2017.
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Ivan Rodriguez, also known as Pudge, is a Hall of Fame catcher who played for the Rangers, Tigers and Marlins. See his career stats, awards, news, videos and more on MLB.com.
Jan 31, 2017 · Learn about the life and career of Iván Rodríguez, one of the greatest catchers in baseball history. From his childhood in Puerto Rico to his Hall of Fame induction, read his story and achievements.
Jul 30, 2017 · The former Rangers catcher delivered a heartfelt speech in English and Spanish, thanking his family, teammates and fans. He became the fourth Puerto Rican player to join the Hall of Fame and the sixth former Ranger to achieve the honor.
Jan 18, 2017 · The former catcher and Rangers star was inducted in 2017 with 76% of the vote, the fewest ever for a first ballot Hall of Famer. He is the youngest current Hall of Famer and one of six Rangers players in the Hall.