Freddy Rodríguez (baseball)

Freddy Rodríguez
Pitcher
Born: (1924-04-29)April 29, 1924
Havana, Cuba
Died: June 11, 2009(2009-06-11) (aged 85)
Miami, Florida
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 18, 1958, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
May 27, 1959, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record 0–0
Earned run average 8.68
Strikeouts 6
Teams
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Rodríguez and the second or maternal family name is Borrego.

Fernando Pedro Rodríguez Borrego (April 29, 1924 – June 11, 2009) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Cubs (1958) and Philadelphia Phillies (1959). Listed at 6 feet (1.83 m), 180 pounds (82 kg), he batted and threw right-handed.

The memory of Rodriguez's undistinguished career would be revived every spring in the 1960s and 1970s when Chicago columnist Mike Royko would offer his "Cubs Quiz"[1] about obscure players and facts, which was typically the same quiz every year. He made fun of Rodriguez for wearing a large golden earring, an unusual practice in the 1950s. He also pointed out that "Rodriguez was undefeated in his rookie season (at age 38). He also failed to win a game." Rodriguez, in fact, played seven games for the Cubs and one for the Phillies, with a large overall ERA of 8.68, and did not have a decision.

A native of Havana, Cuba, Rodríguez died in Miami, Florida, on June 11, 2009.

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