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{{Short description|Dominican baseball catcher (born 2000)}}
{{Short description|Dominican baseball player (born 2000)}}
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{{Infobox baseball biography
|name = Endy Rodríguez
|name = Endy Rodríguez
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|caption = Rodríguez with the [[Indianapolis Indians]] in 2023
|caption = Rodríguez with the [[Indianapolis Indians]] in 2023
|team = Pittsburgh Pirates
|team = Pittsburgh Pirates
|number = 25
|number = 5
|position = [[Catcher]]
|position = [[Catcher]]
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|5|26}}
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|debutteam = Pittsburgh Pirates
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|statleague = MLB
|statyear = August 6, 2023
|statyear = 2023 season
|stat1label = [[Batting average (baseball)|Batting average]]
|stat1label = [[Batting average (baseball)|Batting average]]
|stat1value = .232
|stat1value = .220
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|stat2value = 3
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*[[Pittsburgh Pirates]] ({{mlby|2023}}–present)
*[[Pittsburgh Pirates]] ({{mlby|2023}})
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'''Endy Steven Rodríguez''' (born May 26, 2000) is a Dominican [[professional baseball]] [[catcher]] for the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.
'''Endy Steven Rodríguez''' (born May 26, 2000) is a Dominican [[professional baseball]] [[catcher]] for the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.
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==Career==
==Career==
===New York Mets===
===New York Mets===
Rodríguez signed with the [[New York Mets]] as an international free agent in July 2018. He made his professional debut that year with the [[Dominican Summer League Mets]]. In 2019, he played for the Dominican Summer League Mets and [[Gulf Coast Mets]]. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the [[Minor League Baseball|minor league]] season because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=July 14, 2023|website=mlb.com|language=en}}</ref>
Rodríguez signed with the [[New York Mets]] as an international free agent on July 2, 2018.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2018-07-02/p-6 | title=Transactions }}</ref> He made his professional debut that year with the [[Dominican Summer League Mets]]. In 2019, he played for the DSL Mets and rookie-level [[Gulf Coast League Mets]]. Rodríguez did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the [[Minor League Baseball|minor league]] season because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=July 14, 2023|website=mlb.com|language=en}}</ref>


===Pittsburgh Pirates===
===Pittsburgh Pirates===
On January 19, 2021, Rodríguez was traded from the Mets to the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] in a three-team trade between the Pirates, Mets and [[San Diego Padres]]; the Mets received [[Joey Lucchesi]] from San Diego, while the Padres acquired [[Joe Musgrove]] and the Pirates acquired [[Hudson Head]], [[David Bednar (baseball)|David Bednar]], [[Drake Fellows]], and [[Omar Cruz]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30737905/san-diego-padres-acquire-pittsburgh-pirates-joe-musgrove-sources-say | title=Padres acquire Pirates' Musgrove in 3-team deal | date=January 18, 2021 }}</ref> He started his Pirates career playing for the [[Bradenton Marauders]] and began 2022 with the [[Greensboro Grasshoppers]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/endy-rodriguez-shows-off-skills-behind-the-plate/ | title=Endy Rodriguez Shows off Skills Behind the Plate }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://theathletic.com/3183594/2022/03/16/pirates-next-generation-of-catchers-will-be-led-by-3-recent-arrivals-henry-davis-carter-bins-and-endy-rodriguez/ | title=Pirates' next generation of catchers will be led by 3 recent arrivals: Henry Davis, Carter Bins and Endy Rodriguez }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/news/endy-rodriguez-versatility-makes-him-exciting-prospect | title='Über-athletic' Endy is now Swiss-army knife | website=[[MLB.com]] }}</ref> On November 15, 2022, the Pirates added Rodríguez to their [[40-man roster]] to protect him from the [[Rule 5 draft]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pirates Add Endy Rodriguez, Mike Burrows, Colin Selby, and Jared Triolo to 40-Man Roster|url=https://piratesprospects.com/2022/11/pirates-add-endy-rodriguez-mike-burrows-colin-selby-and-jared-triolo-to-40-man-roster.html|access-date=July 14, 2023|website=piratesprospects.com|language=en}}</ref>
On January 19, 2021, Rodríguez was traded from the Mets to the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] in a three-team trade between the Pirates, Mets and [[San Diego Padres]]; the Mets received [[Joey Lucchesi]] from San Diego, while the Padres acquired [[Joe Musgrove]] and the Pirates acquired [[Hudson Head]], [[David Bednar (baseball)|David Bednar]], [[Drake Fellows]], and [[Omar Cruz]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30737905/san-diego-padres-acquire-pittsburgh-pirates-joe-musgrove-sources-say | title=Padres acquire Pirates' Musgrove in 3-team deal | date=January 18, 2021 }}</ref> Rodríguez started his Pirates career playing for the [[Bradenton Marauders]] and was named the [[Low-A Southeast]] Most Valuable Player.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-bradenton-s-endy-rodriguez-named-low-a-southeast-league-mvp|title=Bradenton's Endy Rodriguez named Low-A Southeast League MVP|website=MLB.com}}</ref> He began 2022 with the [[Greensboro Grasshoppers]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/endy-rodriguez-shows-off-skills-behind-the-plate/ | title=Endy Rodriguez Shows off Skills Behind the Plate | date=12 July 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://theathletic.com/3183594/2022/03/16/pirates-next-generation-of-catchers-will-be-led-by-3-recent-arrivals-henry-davis-carter-bins-and-endy-rodriguez/ | title=Pirates' next generation of catchers will be led by 3 recent arrivals: Henry Davis, Carter Bins and Endy Rodriguez | last1=Biertempfel | first1=Rob }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/news/endy-rodriguez-versatility-makes-him-exciting-prospect | title='Über-athletic' Endy is now Swiss-army knife | website=[[MLB.com]] }}</ref> He was promoted to the Double-A [[Altoona Curve]] in August 2022,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/pittsburgh-pirates-promote-endy-rodriguez-to-double-a-altoona-curve/|title=Pirates Promote Endy Rodriguez To Double-A Altoona|first=Danny|last=Demilio|date=August 9, 2022|website=Pittsburgh Baseball Now}}</ref> and was promoted to the Triple-A [[Indianapolis Indians]] in September 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/quinn-priester-endy-rodriguez-highlight-promotions-to-triple-a-indianapolis/|title=Quinn Priester, Endy Rodriguez Highlight Promotions To Triple-A Indianapolis|first=Danny|last=Demilio|date=September 20, 2022|website=Pittsburgh Baseball Now}}</ref> Rodríguez was named the 2022 [[South Atlantic League]] Top MLB Prospect and Most Valuable Player.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/app-firstpitch/greensboro/news/rodriguez-named-league-s-top-mlb-prospect-and-most-valuable-player|title=Rodriguez Named League's Top MLB Prospect and Most Valuable Player|website=MiLB.com}}</ref> On November 15, 2022, the Pirates added Rodríguez to their [[40-man roster]] to protect him from the [[Rule 5 draft]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pirates Add Endy Rodriguez, Mike Burrows, Colin Selby, and Jared Triolo to 40-Man Roster|url=https://piratesprospects.com/2022/11/pirates-add-endy-rodriguez-mike-burrows-colin-selby-and-jared-triolo-to-40-man-roster.html|access-date=July 14, 2023|website=piratesprospects.com|date=15 November 2022 |language=en}}</ref>


Rodríguez was optioned to the Triple-A [[Indianapolis Indians]] to begin the 2023 season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pirates' Endy Rodriguez: Optioned to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/pirates-endy-rodriguez-optioned-to-triple-a/|access-date=2023-03-15|website=cbssports.com|date=March 14, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> In 67 games for Indianapolis, he batted .268/.356/.415 with 6 home runs and 38 RBI.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pirates' Endy Rodriguez: Will receive bulk of catcher starts|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/pirates-endy-rodriguez-will-receive-bulk-of-catcher-starts/amp/|access-date=July 18, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> The Pirates promoted him to the major leagues for the first time on July 17, and he made his debut that day.<ref>https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38026260/endy-rodriguez-quinn-priester-set-pirates-debuts</ref>
Rodríguez was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis to begin the 2023 season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pirates' Endy Rodriguez: Optioned to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/pirates-endy-rodriguez-optioned-to-triple-a/|access-date=2023-03-15|website=cbssports.com|date=March 14, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> In 67 games for Indianapolis, he batted .268/.356/.415 with 6 home runs and 38 RBI.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pirates' Endy Rodriguez: Will receive bulk of catcher starts|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/pirates-endy-rodriguez-will-receive-bulk-of-catcher-starts/amp/|access-date=July 18, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> The Pirates promoted him to the major leagues for the first time on July 17, and he made his debut that day.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38026260/endy-rodriguez-quinn-priester-set-pirates-debuts | title=Rodríguez, Priester debut in 1st for Bucs since '43 | date=17 July 2023 }}</ref>

On December 12, 2023, it was announced that Rodríguez would miss the entirety of the 2024 season following reconstructive surgery on his [[ulnar collateral ligament|UCL]] and his flexor tendon, a procedure that was performed the same day. He suffered an injury while hitting on November 13, in winter ball.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-13 |title=Pirates' Endy Rodriguez will miss entire 2024 season after suffering injury |url=https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/pirates-endy-rodriguez-will-miss-entire-2024-season-after-suffering-injury/E2V6G6RV2JGIHGWCFH56DXK3M4/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=WPXI |language=en}}</ref> In September 2024, he began playing rehab games with Double-A Altoona.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/endy-rodriguez-returns-to-game-action|title=Rodríguez returns to game action behind the plate with Double-A|website=MLB.com}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Baseball players from Santiago de los Caballeros]]
[[Category:Baseball players from Santiago de los Caballeros]]
[[Category:Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic]]
[[Category:Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic]]
[[Category:21st-century Dominican Republic sportsmen]]
[[Category:Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States]]
[[Category:Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States]]
[[Category:Major League Baseball catchers]]
[[Category:Major League Baseball catchers]]

Latest revision as of 01:42, 30 December 2024

Endy Rodríguez
Rodríguez with the Indianapolis Indians in 2023
Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 5
Catcher
Born: (2000-05-26) May 26, 2000 (age 24)
Santiago, Dominican Republic
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 17, 2023, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Batting average.220
Home runs3
Runs batted in13
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Endy Steven Rodríguez (born May 26, 2000) is a Dominican professional baseball catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.

Career

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New York Mets

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Rodríguez signed with the New York Mets as an international free agent on July 2, 2018.[1] He made his professional debut that year with the Dominican Summer League Mets. In 2019, he played for the DSL Mets and rookie-level Gulf Coast League Mets. Rodríguez did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

Pittsburgh Pirates

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On January 19, 2021, Rodríguez was traded from the Mets to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-team trade between the Pirates, Mets and San Diego Padres; the Mets received Joey Lucchesi from San Diego, while the Padres acquired Joe Musgrove and the Pirates acquired Hudson Head, David Bednar, Drake Fellows, and Omar Cruz.[3] Rodríguez started his Pirates career playing for the Bradenton Marauders and was named the Low-A Southeast Most Valuable Player.[4] He began 2022 with the Greensboro Grasshoppers.[5][6][7] He was promoted to the Double-A Altoona Curve in August 2022,[8] and was promoted to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians in September 2022.[9] Rodríguez was named the 2022 South Atlantic League Top MLB Prospect and Most Valuable Player.[10] On November 15, 2022, the Pirates added Rodríguez to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[11]

Rodríguez was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis to begin the 2023 season.[12] In 67 games for Indianapolis, he batted .268/.356/.415 with 6 home runs and 38 RBI.[13] The Pirates promoted him to the major leagues for the first time on July 17, and he made his debut that day.[14]

On December 12, 2023, it was announced that Rodríguez would miss the entirety of the 2024 season following reconstructive surgery on his UCL and his flexor tendon, a procedure that was performed the same day. He suffered an injury while hitting on November 13, in winter ball.[15] In September 2024, he began playing rehab games with Double-A Altoona.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "Transactions".
  2. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  3. ^ "Padres acquire Pirates' Musgrove in 3-team deal". January 18, 2021.
  4. ^ "Bradenton's Endy Rodriguez named Low-A Southeast League MVP". MLB.com.
  5. ^ "Endy Rodriguez Shows off Skills Behind the Plate". July 12, 2021.
  6. ^ Biertempfel, Rob. "Pirates' next generation of catchers will be led by 3 recent arrivals: Henry Davis, Carter Bins and Endy Rodriguez".
  7. ^ "'Über-athletic' Endy is now Swiss-army knife". MLB.com.
  8. ^ Demilio, Danny (August 9, 2022). "Pirates Promote Endy Rodriguez To Double-A Altoona". Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
  9. ^ Demilio, Danny (September 20, 2022). "Quinn Priester, Endy Rodriguez Highlight Promotions To Triple-A Indianapolis". Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
  10. ^ "Rodriguez Named League's Top MLB Prospect and Most Valuable Player". MiLB.com.
  11. ^ "Pirates Add Endy Rodriguez, Mike Burrows, Colin Selby, and Jared Triolo to 40-Man Roster". piratesprospects.com. November 15, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  12. ^ "Pirates' Endy Rodriguez: Optioned to Triple-A". cbssports.com. March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  13. ^ "Pirates' Endy Rodriguez: Will receive bulk of catcher starts". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  14. ^ "Rodríguez, Priester debut in 1st for Bucs since '43". July 17, 2023.
  15. ^ "Pirates' Endy Rodriguez will miss entire 2024 season after suffering injury". WPXI. December 13, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  16. ^ "Rodríguez returns to game action behind the plate with Double-A". MLB.com.
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