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Ivan Rodriguez
  • Birth Name:
    Iván (Torres) Rodríguez
  • Nickname:
    Pudge
  • Date of Birth:
    November 30, 1971
  • Zodiac Sign:
    Sagittarius
  • Place of Birth:
    Manatí, Puerto Rico
  • Height:
    5' 9"
  • Weight:
    205 lb
  • Sex:
    Male

Family

Ivan Rodriguez
  • Father:
    Juan González
  • Mother:
    Eva Torres
  • Spouse:
    Maribel Rivera

Career

Ivan Rodriguez

Trivia

Ivan Rodriguez
  • Was one of several Major League Baseball players that announced commitment to represent their birthplaces before the organization of the tournament.
  • Represented Puerto Rico in the 2006 World Baseball Classic.
  • Played with Marlins during their second World Series run and was named National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player for the first time in his career.
  • Playing in the Florida State League in 1990, was selected the best catcher in the league and named to the all-star team.
  • Signed a contract with the Texas Rangers in July 1988, at the age of 16, and began his professional baseball career.
  • First job involved delivering flyers in the shopping malls in Puerto Rico.
  • Won the World Series with the Marlins in 2003, and also played in the 2006 World Series while with the Tigers.
  • 10-time American League Gold Glove winner at Catcher (1992-2001).
  • 1999 American League MVP. Finished 10th in voting for same award in 1996 and 1998.
  • Member of 1994, 1996, 1998 and 1999 American League Western Division Champion Texas Rangers teams.

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