Known for movies
Sunday Night Baseball (1991-2008)
as Himself - Texas Rangers Catcher / Himself - Detroi
Champions of Faith: Baseball Edition (2007)
as Himself
WrestleMania 23 (2007)
as Himself
1999 MLB All-Star Game (1999)
as Himself
Short Info
| Fact | Member of 1994, 1996, 1998 and 1999 American League Western Division Champion Texas Rangers teams. Member of 2003 World Series Champion Florida Marlins team. |
Iván Rodríguez, nicknamed “Pudge” and “I-Rod”, is a former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1991 to 2011, spending the majority of his career with the Texas Rangers. He also played for the Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Houston Astros, Washington Nationals, and Chicago White Sox.
Feliz cumpleaños mi hijo ,hoy llegaste a los 30 años de edad, como el tiempo corre ,Te Amo mucho hijo felicitaciones disfruta tu dia ,Happy Birthday Caballon Papi Pudge @drod_31 https://t.co/cVIudgrbK7
— Ivan Pudge Rodriguez (@Pudge_Rodriguez) June 5, 2022
Rodríguez was born on November 27, 1971, in Manatí, Puerto Rico. His parents are Iván Rodríguez Sr. and Gladys Merced. He has two brothers, Iván Rodríguez Jr. and Efrain Rodríguez, and two sisters, Gladys Rodríguez and Aida Rodríguez.
Rodríguez was first scouted by Texas Rangers’ scout Luis Rosa at the age of 16. He was signed by the Rangers in 1988 and made his professional debut in 1989.
Rodríguez made his major league debut on June 20, 1991. He was named American League (AL) Rookie of the Year in 1991 and went on to win 13 Silver Slugger Awards and 10 Gold Glove Awards. He was a 14-time All-Star and was inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame in 2012.
Rodríguez’s career batting average is .296 and his career home run total is 311. He is the Rangers’ all-time leader in hits (2,844), games played (2,427), and total bases (4,495). He is also the all-time leader in putouts (11,376) and assists (8,495) by a catcher.
Jugando golf con mis buenos amigos de siempre , en mi bella isla del encanto Puerto Rico, que gusto de verlos a todos.@cbeltran15 @erickjuan @javierv23 @ngc86 @_eladiocarrion #AlexisRios https://t.co/HHJFpajm6y
— Ivan Pudge Rodriguez (@Pudge_Rodriguez) August 18, 2022
Rodríguez’s net worth is estimated to be $40 million. He has been married twice. His first wife was Maribel Rivera with whom he has three children: Iván Rodríguez Jr., Dereck Rodríguez, and Rebecca Rodríguez. His second wife is Rachel Rodríguez with whom he has two children: Rianna Rodríguez and Ryann Rodríguez.
Rodríguez is 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) tall and weighs 205 pounds (93 kg).
General Info
| Full Name | Iván Rodríguez |
Social profile links
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Catcher for World Series Champion Florida Marlins. [November 2003] |
| 2 | Signed as a free agent with the Houston Astros. [March 2009] |
| 3 | Catching for the Texas Rangers baseball club [1999] |
| 4 | (July 30) Traded to the New York Yankees. [2008] |
| 5 | Finalized a four-year, $40 million contract with the Detroit Tigers. Rodriguez gets $7 million this year, $8 million in 2005 and $11 million each in 2006 and 2007. The Tigers have a $13 million option for 2008 with a $3 million buyout, and will defer $2 million of his salary in 2004 and $3 million each in 2006 and 2007 at 1 percent interest. Detroit has the option of buying Rodriguez out depending upon the legnth of time he may have to go on the disabled list because of a lower spine injury. [February 2004] |
| 6 | He got married the day of his Major League Debut. |
| 7 | Named to Baseball Digest magazine's 1991 Rookie All-Star Team. |
| 8 | Catcher with the Texas Rangers (1991-2002), Florida Marlns (2003), and Detroit Tigers (2004). |
| 9 | Made major league debut on 20 June 1991. |
| 10 | He is a major league baseball player. He's a catcher best known for defense and an incredible throwing arm. |
| 11 | Has led the Texas Rangers to 3 American League West titles |
| 12 | 1999 American League MVP |
| 13 | 10-time All Star, 9 times as a starter |
| 14 | 10-time Gold Glove winner |
| 15 | Children: Ivan Derek (5 June 1992), Amanda Christine (21 June 1995), Ivana Sofia (12 January 2000). |
| 16 | Signed by the Texas Rangers as an amateur free agent in 1988. |
| 17 | 10-time American League Gold Glove winner at Catcher (1992-2001). |
| 18 | 1999 American League MVP. Finished 10th in voting for same award in 1996 and 1998. |
| 19 | Named to 10 American League All Star Teams (1992-2001). |
| 20 | Member of 1994, 1996, 1998 and 1999 American League Western Division Champion Texas Rangers teams. Member of 2003 World Series Champion Florida Marlins team. |
Movies
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arli$$ | 1998 | TV Series | |
| Little Big League | 1994 | Cameo appearance | |
| Garden of Death | 1974 | Max |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike & Mike | 2012-2016 | TV Series | Himself - Retired Baseball Player / Himself - Former Major League Baseball Player |
| Prime 9 | 2009-2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| Alemania | 2010 | Documentary | Himself |
| Sunday Night Baseball | 1991-2008 | TV Series | Himself - Texas Rangers Catcher / Himself - Detroit Tigers Catcher / Himself - New York Yankees Pinch Hitter / ... |
| 2007 MLB All-Star Game | 2007 | TV Special | Himself - AL Starting Catcher, Detroit Tigers |
| WrestleMania 23 | 2007 | TV Special | Himself |
| Champions of Faith: Baseball Edition | 2007 | Video documentary | Himself |
| 2006 American League Championship Series | 2006 | TV Series | Himself - Detroit Tigers Catcher |
| 2006 MLB All-Star Game | 2006 | TV Special | Himself |
| 2005 MLB All-Star Game | 2005 | TV Special | Himself - AL Catcher: Detroit Tigers |
| 2004 MLB All-Star Game | 2004 | TV Special | Himself - AL Starting Catcher: Detroit Tigers |
| 2003 National League Championship Series | 2003 | TV Series | Himself - Florida Marlins Catcher |
| 2001 MLB All-Star Game | 2001 | TV Special | Himself |
| MTV Rock N' Jock Basebrawl | 2001 | TV Special | Himself |
| 2000 MLB All-Star Game | 2000 | TV Special | Himself - AL Starting Catcher: Texas Rangers |
| 1999 MLB All-Star Game | 1999 | TV Special | Himself |
| 1998 MLB All-Star Game | 1998 | TV Special | Himself |
| 1997 MLB All-Star Game | 1997 | TV Special | Himself - AL Starting Catcher: Texas Rangers |
| 1996 MLB All-Star Game | 1996 | TV Special | Himself |
| 1995 MLB All-Star Game | 1995 | TV Special | Himself - AL Catcher |
| 1994 MLB All-Star Game | 1994 | TV Special | Himself - AL Catcher |
| 1993 MLB All-Star Game | 1993 | TV Special | Himself - AL Catcher |
| 1992 MLB All-Star Game | 1992 | TV Special | Himself - AL Catcher |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime 9 | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| DHL Presents Major League Baseball Hometown Heroes | 2006 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
