Rudy Seánez

Rudy Seánez
Seánez with the Dodgers in 2007
Pitcher
Born: October 20, 1968 (1968-10-20) Brawley, California
Batted: Right	Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 7, 1989 for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 2008 for the Philadelphia Phillies
Career statistics
Win–loss record	41–30
Earned run average	4.10
Strikeouts	574
Teams
Cleveland Indians (1989–1991) San Diego Padres (1993) Los Angeles Dodgers (1994–1995) Atlanta Braves (1998–2000) San Diego Padres (2001) Atlanta Braves (2001) Texas Rangers (2002) Boston Red Sox (2003) Kansas City Royals (2004) Florida Marlins (2004) San Diego Padres (2005) Boston Red Sox (2006) San Diego Padres (2006) Los Angeles Dodgers (2007) Philadelphia Phillies (2008)
Career highlights and awards
World Series champion (2008)

Rudy Caballero Seánez [SEE-ah-nez] (born October 20, 1968 in Brawley, California) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was the prototypical major league journeyman.

Seanez, who is of Mexican American descent, was originally drafted by the Cleveland Indians in 1986. He has made major league appearances for many teams between 1989 and 2007, including the Cleveland Indians, San Diego Padres (four separate stints), Los Angeles Dodgers (twice), Atlanta Braves (twice), Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox (twice), Kansas City Royals, Florida Marlins, and Philadelphia Phillies. He bats and throws right-handed.

High school years

Seanez attended Brawley Union High School in Brawley, California, and was a letterman in football and baseball. He was drafted out of high school by the Cleveland Indians in the 4th round of the 1986 MLB draft.

Career

Seánez made his major league debut on September 7, 1989, for the Indians against the Toronto Blue Jays. He worked 2 scoreless innings in relief during the Indians 17-9 loss to the Blue Jays.

Seánez' best season came in 2005 with the San Diego Padres. He posted a 7-1 record with a 2.69 ERA, setting career highs in wins (7), games pitched (57), innings (60.1) and strikeouts (84), while his 2.69 ERA was his lowest since posting a 2.66 mark with the Dodgers in 1994. With only 22 walks issued, Seánez averaged nearly four strikeouts per walk. He limited opponents to a .222 batting average, including a .212 mark against right-handed hitters, and compiled a WHIP of 1.18. He also ranked second among National League relievers with 12.5 strikeouts per nine innings and tied for second in the league with seven relief wins.

In a 16-season career, Seánez is 41-30 with 12 saves and a 4.12 ERA in 515 appearances, all in relief. Beyond the numbers, Seánez has shown the ability to overcome numerous injuries, combining weightlifting with some mixed martial arts during his off-season workout regimen. Seánez has also trained with professional Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters, but denies he will fight once he retires because of his family. He is also heavily tattooed.

Seánez is an aggressive pitcher who will challenge a hitter with his 96-MPH fastball. His slider is one of the best in the game and he also has an effective changeup, being able against batters from both sides of the plate. He also does a better job than most middle relievers at controlling the running game, and is a competent fielder, despite a history of back problems.

In 2008, after 20 years in the big leagues he earned his first World Series ring as part of the Philadelphia Phillies.

On May 18, 2009, he passed a physical and signed a minor league deal to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He was released on July 18.

Retirement

In November 2010, he retired from baseball. He currently owns an Seanez Sports Academy and Cold Stone Creamery in California.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball-Reference