Freddy Rodríguez (baseball)

Freddy Rodríguez
Pitcher
Born: April 29, 1924(1924-04-29) Havana, Cuba
Died: June 11, 2009(2009-06-11) (aged 85) Miami, Florida
Batted: Right	Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 18, 1958 for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
May 27, 1959 for the Philadelphia Phillies
Career statistics
Win–loss record	0-0
Earned run average	8.68
Strikeouts	6
Teams
Chicago Cubs (1958) Philadelphia Phillies (1959)

This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Rodríguez and the second or maternal family name is Borrego.

Fernando Pedro Rodríguez Borrego (April 29, 1924 in Havana, Cuba - June 11, 2009 in Miami, Florida) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Cubs (1958) and Philadelphia Phillies (1959). Listed at 6'0. 180 lb., he batted and threw right-handed.

The memory of Rodriguez's undistinguished career would be revived every spring in the 1960s and 1970s when Chicago columnist Mike Royko would offer his "Cubs Quiz" about obscure players and facts, which was typically the same quiz every year. He made fun of Rodriguez for wearing a large golden earring, an unusual practice in the 1950s. He also pointed out that "Rodriguez was undefeated in his rookie season (at age 38). He also failed to win a game." Rodriguez, in fact, played seven games for the Cubs and one for the Phillies, with a large overall ERA of 8.68, and did not have a decision.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)