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Aderlin Rodríguez

Aderlin Rodríguez
Rodríguez with the Toledo Mud Hens in 2021
Bravos de León
First baseman / Third baseman
Born: (1991-11-18) November 18, 1991 (age 33)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
NPB debut
June 19, 2020, for the Orix Buffaloes
NPB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Batting average.202
Home runs8
Runs batted in34
Teams

Aderlin Rodríguez (born November 18, 1991), nicknamed "A-Rod",[1] is a Dominican Republic professional baseball corner infielder for the Bravos de León of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Orix Buffaloes and Hanshin Tigers.

Career

New York Mets

Rodríguez with the Binghamton Mets in 2015

On July 2, 2008, Rodríguez signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets organization that included a $600,000 signing bonus. He made his professional debut with the GCL Mets in 2009. He split the next year with the rookie ball Kingsport Mets and the Single-A Savannah Sand Gnats, slashing a combined .300/.350/.532 with 14 home runs and 59 RBI. He remained in Single-A for the 2011 season, hitting .221/.265/.372 with 17 home runs and 78 RBI in 131 games for Savannah. The next year, Rodríguez split the season between Savannah and the High-A St. Lucie Mets, batting .263/.321/.476 with 24 home runs and 83 RBI in 125 contests. He remained in St. Lucie in 2013, slashing .260/.295/.427 with 9 home runs and 41 RBI in 264 plate appearances. In 2014, Rodríguez slashed .242/.284/.366 in 89 games for St. Lucie. He began the 2015 season in Double-A with the Binghamton Mets, but was released on July 15, 2015 after batting .253/.288/.461 in 63 games.[2]

Seattle Mariners

On July 21, 2015, Rodríguez signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners and was assigned to the Jackson Generals.[3] He finished the season in Jackson batting .206/.262/.335 with 3 home runs and 16 RBI. On November 6, 2015, Rodríguez elected free agency.

Baltimore Orioles

On January 18, 2016, Rodríguez signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles and received an invitation to Spring Training. He did not make the club out of spring and was assigned to the High-A Frederick Keys. He was named a Carolina League all-star in 2016, and batted .304/.359/.532 with 26 home runs and 93 RBI on the season.

In 2017, Rodríguez played for the Double-A Bowie Baysox, hitting .279/.341/.471 with 22 home runs and 76 RBI in 125 games for the club.[4] Rodríguez elected free agency following the season on November 6.[5]

On December 22, 2017, Rodríguez re-signed with the Orioles on a new minor league contract. He spent the 2018 season with Bowie, hitting .286/.335/478 in 128 contests.[6] On November 2, 2018, Rodríguez elected free agency.[7]

San Diego Padres

On December 21, 2018, Rodríguez signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres and received an invitation to Spring Training.[8] Rodríguez did not make the major league club and was reassigned to the Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas, with whom he would spend the entire season, slashing .321/.363/.634 with 19 home runs and 64 RBI. He elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019.[9]

Orix Buffaloes

On December 23, 2019, Rodríguez signed with the Orix Buffaloes of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[10] On June 19, 2020, Rodríguez made his NPB debut. Rodríguez batted .218/.280/.363 with 6 home runs and 25 RBI in 59 games for the Buffaloes in 2020. On December 2, 2020, he became a free agent.[11]

Detroit Tigers

On January 16, 2021, Rodríguez signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[12] Rodríguez was named Triple-A East Region MVP for the 2021 season, hitting .290 with 29 home runs and 94 RBI in 116 games. On November 9, 2021, Rodríguez declined a minor league assignment and became a free agent.[13]

San Diego Padres (second stint)

On March 13, 2022, Rodríguez signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.[14] He was released on June 15, 2022.

Hanshin Tigers

On July 11, 2022, Rodriguez signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the 2022 season.

Toros de Tijuana

On May 5, 2023, Rodriguez signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League.[15] In 78 games for Tijuana, he slashed .311/.383/.608 with 25 home runs and 77 RBI.

Rodríguez returned to Tijuana for the 2024 season. In 46 games, he batted .216/.290/.463 with 10 home runs, 25 RBI and three stolen bases. Rodríguez became a free agent following the season.

Bravos de León

On October 14, 2024, Rodríguez signed with the Bravos de León of the Mexican League.[16]

References

  1. ^ "オリックス、新助っ人はマイナー174発の"Aロッド" 福良GM「詰めの段階です」". Full-Count (in Japanese). November 29, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  2. ^ "Mets Oh Yeah, That Guy!: Aderlin Rodriguez - Amazin' Avenue". 14 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Aderlin Rodríguez Stats, Fantasy & News | MLB.com". MLB.com.
  4. ^ "Baltimore Orioles Minor League Player Profile: Aderlin Rodriguez". 8 May 2017.
  5. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. 7 November 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  6. ^ "Aderlin Rodriguez Minor, Winter, Fall & Japanese Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com".
  7. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. 6 November 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  8. ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/21/18 - MLB Trade Rumors". 21 December 2018.
  9. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2019". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  10. ^ "新外国人選手獲得のお知らせ". オリックス・バファローズ オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). December 23, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  11. ^ "2020年度 自由契約選手". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  12. ^ Beck, Jason (January 16, 2021). "Tigers add R. Ross, 3 more on Minors deals". MLB.com. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  13. ^ Petzold, Evan (November 9, 2021). "Detroit Tigers' Christin Stewart, Aderlin Rodriguez among minor-league free agents". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  14. ^ "Padres' Aderlin Rodriguez: Inks minor-league deal". 13 March 2022.
  15. ^ Aderlin Rodriguez Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball
  16. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 14 de octubre de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
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