Freddy Rodríguez (baseball)
Freddy Rodríguez | |||
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Pitcher | |||
Born: Havana, Cuba |
April 29, 1924|||
Died: Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Miami, Florida |
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MLB debut | |||
April 18, 1958, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
Last MLB appearance | |||
May 27, 1959, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
MLB statistics | |||
Win–loss record | 0-0 | ||
Earned run average | 8.68 | ||
Strikeouts | 6 | ||
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Fernando Pedro Rodríguez Borrego (April 29, 1924 in Havana, Cuba - June 11, 2009 in Miami, Florida) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Cubs (1958) and Philadelphia Phillies (1959). Listed at 6'0. 180 lb., he batted and threw right-handed.
The memory of Rodriguez's undistinguished career would be revived every spring in the 1960s and 1970s when Chicago columnist Mike Royko would offer his "Cubs Quiz"[1] about obscure players and facts, which was typically the same quiz every year. He made fun of Rodriguez for wearing a large golden earring, an unusual practice in the 1950s. He also pointed out that "Rodriguez was undefeated in his rookie season (at age 38). He also failed to win a game." Rodriguez, in fact, played seven games for the Cubs and one for the Phillies, with a large overall ERA of 8.68, and did not have a decision.
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External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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