Francisco Rodríguez
Pitcher, Baseball Player
1982 –
Who is Francisco Rodríguez?
Francisco José Rodríguez Sr., nicknamed "Frankie" and "K-Rod," is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.
He previously pitched for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim from 2002 to 2008, and the New York Mets from 2009 to mid-way through the 2011 season where he pitched as the closer for both teams. He then pitched for the Milwaukee Brewers until July, 2013, mostly in a setup role and the Baltimore Orioles the rest of 2013.
Rodríguez holds the major league record for saves in a single season, with 62, set in 2008. He is a three-time league leader in saves. Rodriguez currently 12th on the all time saves list.
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- Born
- Jan 7, 1982
Caracas - Also known as
- Francisco Rodriguez
- Francisco Jose Rodriguez
- Nationality
- Venezuela
- Profession
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on July 23, 2013
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