Frankie Rodriguez
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| Born: | December 11, 1972 |
| Birthplace: | Brooklyn, New York |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 190 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1st Round, 1990 |
| College: | Howard JC |
| High School: | New York HS (NY) |
| Other Teams: | Minnesota Twins 1995-98 Seattle Mariners 1999-00 Cincinnati Reds 2001 |
| Years with Boston: | 1995 |
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Overall Career
Francisco "Frank" Rodriguez (born December 11, 1972 in Brooklyn, NY) a highly talented pitcher and shortstop, was the Sox's top pick in the 1990 draft. He chose to attend Howard (Texas) JC and remain a draft and follow. While at Howard, Rodriguez led all junior college players in both home runs and as a pitcher, in strikeouts. With the threat of going back into the 1991 draft (where Atlanta would have taken him #2 overall), Rodriguez ultimately signed for a $425,000 bonus.
After playing shortstop in 1991 for NY Penn league Elmira (where he hit .271, 6 HR and 31 RBIs in 67 games), Rodriguez became a full-time pitcher in 1992. By 1993 he was with AA New Britain, for whom he was 7-11, with a 3.74 ERA. He struck out 151 in 171 innings, while walking 78.
Rodriguez's Moments in the Sun
- June 8, 1999: Rodriguez records the win in a start against the Colorado Rockies, and also logs the only hit and rbi of his major league career.
Trivia
- While at Howard Junior College, Rodriguez was investigated for statutory rape.
- In 1995 Rodriguez was the centerpiece for the trade that brought the Sox Rick Aguilera from Minnesota.
Transactions
- June 4, 1990: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 2nd round of the 1990 Amateur Draft. Player signed June 2, 1991.
- July 6, 1995: Traded by the Boston Red Sox with J.J. Johnson (PTBNL) to the Minnesota Twins for Rick Aguilera.
- May 26, 1999: Selected off waivers by the Seattle Mariners from the Minnesota Twins.
- December 20, 2000: Released by the Seattle Mariners.
- January 16, 2001: Signed as a Free Agent with the Cincinnati Reds.
- October 15, 2001: Granted Free Agency.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
