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Iván Rodríguez

Catcher

Class of 2017

Iván Rodríguez

Catcher

Class of 2017
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Iván Rodríguez was one of the game’s finest two-way catchers.

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About Iván Rodríguez

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. No one has caught more games at the big league level, and few can say they did it as well.

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The Basics

Year inducted
2017
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Birth Place
Manati, Puerto Rico
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Birth Year
1971

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
Texas Rangers
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Primary Position
Catcher
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Bats
Right
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Throws
Right
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Played For
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 MLB Stats

Games
2,543
At bats
9,592
Hits
2,844
Walks
513
Runs
1,354
Doubles
572
Triples
51
Home Runs
311
RBI
1,332
Stolen Bases
127
Batting Average
.296
Ops
.798
On Base %
.334
Slugging %
.464
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Iván Rodríguez Stories

Explore the archives and go deep into the lives, careers, and stories of the Hall of Fame's honorees.

Rodríguez signing sparks Tigers’ turnaround

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Hall call thrilled Raines, Rodríguez and Bagwell

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Rodríguez becomes first catcher to reach 20 home run/20 steal mark

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Rodríguez ends career with a record 2,427 games caught

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Cooperstown clutch: Hall of Famers’ walk-offs have powered championship runs

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