John Rodriguez (baseball) facts for kids
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Rodriguez with the Cleburne Railroaders in 2019
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: January 20, 1978 New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| July 18, 2005, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |||
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| October 1, 2006, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |||
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| Batting average | .298 | ||
| Home runs | 7 | ||
| Runs batted in | 43 | ||
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John Joseph Rodriguez, born on January 20, 1978, is a former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals during the 2005 and 2006 seasons. He was an Outfielder.
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Baseball Career Highlights
Starting in Minor League Baseball
John Rodriguez went to Brandeis High School. He started his baseball journey in 1996. He signed with the New York Yankees as a player who wasn't chosen in the main draft. John spent eight seasons playing in the Yankees' minor league teams.
In 2005, he signed with the Cleveland Indians. Later that year, he was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals. He played really well for the Memphis Redbirds, which is a Triple-A team. He hit for a high batting average and had many home runs. This strong performance helped him get called up to play in the Major Leagues.
Playing for the St. Louis Cardinals
John Rodriguez made his Major League debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2005. On July 20, 2005, he hit his very first career home run. It was a big moment for him.
In 2006, John got more chances to play for the Cardinals. He was part of the team's roster for the postseason games. That year, the Cardinals won the 2006 World Series. John Rodriguez earned a World Series ring as a champion.
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After the Cardinals
After the 2006 season, John Rodriguez left the Cardinals. He later signed with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2008. He also played for the New York Mets' minor league team, the New Orleans Zephyrs.
In 2009, John signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees again. He played for their Triple-A team, the Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees. He continued to play in independent baseball leagues for a few more years. He played for teams like the Long Island Ducks and the Wichita Wingnuts.
Life After Playing Baseball
Today, John Rodriguez helps young baseball players. He is the Head of Baseball Operations at the Yorkville Baseball Academy. He is also a Head Hitting Instructor. He teaches students about hitting the ball well.
