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Ralph Kiner League
6-2-2064
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.

 
Year Type OS Age Chances   Active GS Injured  Endurance   Velocity   Control   Total 
1982 Minors 22 55.00 0 / 3 5 / 25 8 / 27 13 / 55
1983 Minors 23 70.00 1 / 8 6 / 40 4 / 22 11 / 70
1984 Minors 24 44.00 0 / 5 1 / 20 5 / 19 6 / 44
1984 Majors 24 22.13 67 15 0 0 / 0 1 / 9 3 / 13 4 / 22
1985 Majors 25 51.97 162 36 0 2 / 7 3 / 19 3 / 25 8 / 51
1986 Majors 26 51.82 162 36 0 2 / 15 2 / 16 0 / 20 4 / 51
1987 Majors 27 51.18 162 37 0 1 / 8 1 / 18 2 / 25 4 / 51
1988 Majors 28 50.30 162 37 0 1 / 9 3 / 18 1 / 23 5 / 50
1989 Majors 29 49.43 162 36 0 2 / 14 3 / 23 0 / 12 5 / 49
1990 Majors 30 48.00 162 13 0 0 / 12 1 / 21 0 / 15 1 / 48
1991 Majors 31 43.80 162 19 0 0 / 8 0 / 21 0 / 14 0 / 43
1992 Majors 32 47.44 144 32 18 1 / 7 1 / 22 1 / 18 3 / 47
1993 Majors 33 51.18 162 35 0 5 / 14 0 / 18 1 / 19 6 / 51
1994 Majors 34 46.17 162 26 0 -2 / 6 -5 / 15 -2 / 25 -9 / 46
1995 Majors 35 43.30 162 22 0 -2 / 11 -2 / 18 -2 / 14 -6 / 43
1996 Majors 36 4.78 162 2 0 -2 / 0 -3 / 2 -7 / 2 -12 / 4
Total 1993 346 18 9 / 127 17 / 305 17 / 293 43 / 725
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.