HALL OF FAME: Ivan Rodriguez
IVAN RODRIGUEZ Catcher
Born: Nov. 27, 1971 in Manatí, Puerto Rico
Hall of Fame induction: 2017
Primary team: Texas Rangers
Hall of Fame plaque:
“A rugged do-it-all catcher whose powerful arm and consistent bat produced records at the plate and behind it. Hit .296 over 21 seasons, amassing more hits, doubles, and total bases than any other backstop. Caught 2,427 Major League games, most in history, and earned an unmatched 13 Gold Glove awards at the position. Renowned for his ability to nab would-be based stealers, leading the league a record nine times. Selected to 14 All-Star games and named 1999 A.L. Most Valuable Player with the Rangers. Led Marlins to 2003 World Series title, after winning NLCS MVP.”
MLB debut: June 20, 1991 for the Texas Rangers
Last MLB appearance: Sept. 28, 2011 for the Washington Nationals
Teams:
Texas Rangers 1991–2002
Florida Marlins 2003
Detroit Tigers 2004–2008
New York Yankees 2008
Houston Astros 2009
Texas Rangers 2009
Washington Nationals 2010–2011
Career:
Batting average: .296
Home runs: 311
RBI: 1,332
Hits: 2,844
Highlights:
AL MVP: 1999
World Series champion: 2003 with the Florida Marlins
NLCS MVP: 2003
Gold Glove Award (13): 1992–2001, 2004, 2006, 2007
Silver Slugger Award (7): 1994–1999, 2004
All-Star (14): 1992–2001, 2004–2007
