About Ricardo Rodríguez
Born 1978. Ricardo Rodríguez is a Dominican baseball player.
Ricardo Antonio Rodríguez (born May 21, 1978) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) and the KBO League (KBO) during his career.
Career In a four-season career, Rodríguez has posted a 10–15 record with 104 strikeouts and a 5.18 ERA in innings, including one complete game and a shutout.
Rodríguez was invited by the Florida Marlins as a non-roster invitee to spring training in , but did not make the team, instead playing for their Triple-A affiliate, the Albuquerque Isotopes, and Pittsburgh's Triple-A affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians.
On June 17, , Rodríguez signed with the Edmonton Cracker Cats of the Golden Baseball League.
On January 21, , Rodríguez signed with Kia Tigers of the KBO League, but on March 19 he was released from Kia because of an elbow injury. He was featured in the 2004 PBS documentary The New Americans as he left the Dominican Republic in hopes of playing baseball in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ricardo Rodríguez?
Dominican Republic baseball player
When was Ricardo Rodríguez born?
Ricardo Rodríguez was born on 21 May 1978 in Monte Cristi Province.
What is Ricardo Rodríguez's occupation?
Ricardo Rodríguez is a baseball player.
What nationality is Ricardo Rodríguez?
Ricardo Rodríguez is Dominican.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Ricardo Rodríguez
· DBpedia: Ricardo Rodríguez (baseball, born 1978)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ricardo Rodríguez. https://biography.guide/ricardo-rodriguez-baseball-player-1978/
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