Catcher Ivan Rodriguez plays Major League Baseball for the Houston Astros.

on June 17, 2009, Rodriguez tied a MLB record for the most games caught by a single player at 2,226 games.http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4264991

On December 17, 2008, news agencies reported that Rodriguez would represent Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. Rodriguez joins fellow catcher Yadier Molina and relief pitcher J.C. Romero, who have all committed to playing for the team. ESPN.com: Pudge to play for Puerto Rico(December 17, 2008)

A native of Puerto Rico, the Texas Rangers signed Rodriguez as an amateur free agent in 1988 and he made his Major League Baseball debut for the Rangers on June 20, 1991. Rodriguez played 11 seasons for the Rangers, collecting 10 All-Star appearances, six Silver Slugger Awards and an American League MVP award in 1999. In 2003, Rodriguez signed a one-year free agent contract with the Florida Marlins. Following his stint with the Marlins, Rodriguez signed with the Tigers as a free agent.

Rodriguez plays epic defense behind the plate, and is widely considered one of the best ever to play the position. At the plate, he has quick hands and home run power.SportsNet.ca: Ivan Rodriguez

Rarely draws walks.SportsNet.ca: Ivan Rodriguez

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  • Height: 5-9
  • Weight: 190
  • Rookie Year: 1991