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Ralph Kiner League
6-1-2064
Jim Rodriguez Starting Pitcher
Retired (1996, Age 35)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 4.03 Total Rating B+   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 122-118 Status Deceased (2026) Option Years 0  
SV 1 Age at Death 66 Date of Birth 11-08-1960
K 1698 Drafted Round 1, Pick 10
(1982)		 Majors Svc Time 12 years
(75 games)
IP 2132.2
WHIP 1.28
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D- Endurance B-   Ldrship D-
Power vs. R D  Power vs. L C  Velocity A-   Mentor Val C-
Speed B- Bunt C- Control B 
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range D  WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm C- WS Appearances 2
2B --- CF ---   Health D  LCS Appearances 4
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year OS Age  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
198222C+B C+
198323C+B+B-
198424C+B+B-
198525C+A-B 
198626C+A-B+
198727B-A-B+
198828B-A-B+
198929B-A B+
199030B-A B+
199131B-A B+
199232B-A B+
199333B-A B+
199434B A B+
199535B A B+
199636B-A-B+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1996-11-01Jim Rodriguez has retired from the Cincinnati Reds
1996-03-09The Cincinnati Reds have placed Jim Rodriguez on the trade block.
1994-03-05Trade #1120605 has been completed between the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Spiders. The Cleveland Spiders receive Johnny Crist from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Jim Rodriguez. Protest This Trade.
1992-09-14Jim Rodriguez of the Cleveland Spiders is injured and is expected to be out 14 days.
1992-07-28Jim Rodriguez of the Cleveland Spiders is injured and is expected to be out 7 days.
1991-04-01A trade has been completed between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cleveland Spiders. The Cleveland Spiders receive Jim Rodriguez, Draft Pick 1992 Round 4 MIL (Lee Sain) from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Draft Pick 1992 Round 2 CLE (Joe Hiljus). Protest This Trade.
1984-07-18The Milwaukee Brewers have promoted Jim Rodriguez to the major league team. The Milwaukee Brewers have designated Walt Higgins for assignment.