On May 24, 2009, Rodriguez collapsed before taking the field at Fenway and was rushed to a Boston hospital. Suffering from violent back spasms, Rodriguez had difficulty walking, but was prescribed medicine and surprised fans when he was able to play catch only 12 hours after the incident, he is listed-day-to-day.MBL: K-Rod feeling better after back scare (May 24, 2009)

1. Full name: Francisco José Rodriguez
2. Born: January 7, 1982
3. Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
4. Nickname: K-Rod
5. Bats: Right
6. Throws: Right
7. Signed: 1998, Anaheim
8. All-Star Appearances: 1
9. [http: //mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2007/roster_league.jsp 2007 All-Star Selection]

On September 18, 2002, Rodriguez was called up to make his MLB debut with the Angels, playing in five games that season, pitching 5.7 innings and not allowing a single run. Rodriguez also appeared in his first post season game with the Angels in 2002, where they won the World Series over the San Francisco Giants.

He joined the full roster of the Angels in 2003, playing in 59 games. In 2004, Rodriguez was selected for his first MLB All-Star Game, where he appeared again in 2007. He was also selected as the American League Saves Champion in both the 2005 and 2006 seasons.