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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.
Nov 27, 2010 · 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
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.
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. But the best indicator of Rodríguez’s excellence may be his 2,427 games behind the plate.
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!”
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 19, 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.
