Richard Rodríguez (baseball)

Richard Rodríguez
Rodríguez with the Baltimore Orioles
Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 48
Pitcher
Born: (1990-03-04) March 4, 1990
Santiago, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 2, 2017, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
(through September 26, 2018)
Win–loss record 4–3
Earned run average 3.41
Strikeouts 90
Teams

Richard Agustin Rodríguez (born March 4, 1990) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Baltimore Orioles.

Career

Rodríguez with the Pirates in 2018

Baltimore Orioles

In June 2015, Rodríguez was acquired by the Orioles from the Houston Astros for a player to be named later or cash.[1] He was called up to the majors for the first time on September 1, 2017.[2] He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On December 8, 2017, Rodríguez signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[3] He began the 2018 season with the Indianapolis Indians of the Class AAA International League, and was promoted to the major leagues on April 13.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Roch Kubatko. "Orioles acquire minor league pitcher Richard Rodriguez (and more) - School of Roch". masnsports.com. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  2. ↑ Meoli, Jon. "Orioles add right-hander Richard Rodriguez as fifth Sept. 1 call-up; Wilson, Verrett DFA". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  3. ↑ Adams, Steve (December 8, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/8/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Kyle Crick, Richard Rodriguez up with Pirates". MLB.com.
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