Ivan Rodriguez Jerseys:

Ivan Rodriguez Torres #7
Nicknames: Pudge and I-Rod
Detroit Tigers: Catcher

HT: 5'9" WT: 218 Bats: Right Throws: Right
Born: November 30, 1971 Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
College: None

Teams: Detroit Tigers (2004-present),
Florida Marlins (2003), Texas Rangers (1991-2002)

World Series Championships: 1 (2003)

Did You Know?

Pudge carried the Florida Marlins to the 2003 Championship, while winning the NLCS MVP along the way. His 10 RBI against the Cubs set a new NLCS record.
I-Rod is a 10-time All-Star (1992-2001).
I-Rod holds 10 Gold Glove awards as a catcher (1992- 2001). The only other catcher in history to have 10 Gold Gloves is Hall-of-Famer Johnny Bench.
In 1996, Ivan set a record for most doubles as a catcher with 47 in 639 at bats. He also tied Hall-of-Famer Yogi Berra's mark of 116 runs scored.
Ivan batted .300+ for seven straight seasons (1995-2002).
In 1997, Pudge allowed only 37 stolen bases in 150 games behind the plate.
Pudge edged out Pedro Martinez for MVP honors in 1999. He gunned out 54.6% of base stealers and set career highs with a .332 BA, 35 homers, 114 RBI and 25 stolen bases.
Pudge was the first catcher to reach at least 20 homers and 20 steals in a single season.