Aderlin Rodríguez
| Aderlin Rodriguez | |
|---|---|
| Orix Buffaloes – No. 42 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: November 18, 1991 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| NPB debut | |
| June 19, 2020, for the Orix Buffaloes | |
| Teams | |
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Aderlin Rodriguez (born November 18, 1991), nicknamed "A-Rod",[1] is a Dominican Republic professional baseball outfielder for the Orix Buffaloes of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He previously played for the New York Mets, Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres organizations.
Career
New York Mets
On July 2, 2008, Rodriguez signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets organization. He spent 2009 and 2010 with the GCL Mets and Kingsport Mets. In 2012 he was promoted to the St. Lucie Mets. Rodriguez remained with St. Lucie until July 15, 2015, when he was released by the Mets.
Seattle Mariners
On July 21, 2015, Rodriguez signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners and was assigned to the Jackson Generals. He finished the season in Jackson and elected free agency on November 6.
Baltimore Orioles
On January 18, 2016, Rodriguez signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles and was assigned to the Bowie Baysox. He spent the 2016 season with the Frederick Keys. In 2017, Rodriguez played for Bowie and elected free agency on November 6, 2017. On December 22, Rodriguez resigned with the Orioles organization. He spent the 2018 season with Bowie and elected free agency on November 2.
San Diego Padres
On December 21, 2018, Rodriguez signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres and received an invitation to Spring Training. Rodriguez did not make the major league club and was reassigned to the El Paso Chihuahuas, with whom he would spend the entire season. On November 4, 2019, he elected free agency.
Orix Buffaloes
On December 23, 2019, Rodriguez signed with the Orix Buffaloes of the Nippon Professional Baseball(NPB).[2]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1991 births
- Living people
- Binghamton Mets players
- Bowie Baysox players
- Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in Japan
- Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States
- El Paso Chihuahuas players
- Frederick Keys players
- Gigantes del Cibao players
- Gulf Coast Mets players
- Jackson Generals (Southern League) players
- Leones del Escogido players
- Kingsport Mets players
- Nippon Professional Baseball outfielders
- Orix Buffaloes players
- Savannah Sand Gnats players
- Scottsdale Scorpions players
- Sportspeople from Santo Domingo
- St. Lucie Mets players