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Who Is Eduardo Rodriguez?, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Net Worth

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Who Is Eduardo Rodriguez?, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Net Worth: Eduardo Rodriguez, officially known as Eduardo Jose Rodríguez Hernandez is a Venezuelan professional baseball player.

He developed a passion for playing baseball at a younger age, has been consistent throughout his career, and has risen to become one of the most sought-after Venezuelan baseball players.

Rodriguez is naturally right-handed. He began to throw with his left arm when he broke his right arm at the age of seven.

At this time of writing (Thursday, August 3, 2023), Rodriguez is a professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball.

He previously played for the Boston Red Sox. Prior to joining the Boston Red Sex, Rodriguez signed as an international free agent with the Baltimore Orioles organization in 2010.

He was traded to Boston Red Sex during the 2014 season and made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in May 2015

As a player of the Boston Red Sox, he was a member of the 2018 World Series champions. In December 2020, Rodríguez and the Red Sox reached a one-year deal for the 2021 season, reportedly worth $8.3 million

On November 15, 2021, Rodriguez signed a five-year contract with the Detroit Tigers. The deal included an opt-out clause that Rodríguez could exercise after the 2023 season.

Rodriguez began the 2023 season strong before a finger injury cost him the entire month of June. At the end of July, he sported a 6-5 record, with an ERA of 2.95,

In August 2023, Rodriguez hit the headlines after he exercised a no-trade clause in his contract to block a move from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

On August 1, just before the trade deadline, the Detroit Tigers made a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers to swap Rodríguez for younger blood as part of a rebuild.

As the Dodgers looked to add Rodriguez in what they hoped would be a World Series run. He surprised both teams by exercising a no-trade clause in his contract to block the move.

Rodriguez throws a fastball that ranges between 90 and 94 miles per hour (145 and 151 km/h). He also throws a changeup that ranges from 83 to 85 miles per hour (134 to 137 km/h), and a slider that he throws between 82 and 85 miles per hour (132 and 137 km/h).

Eduardo Rodriguez Date Of Birth

Eduardo Rodriguez celebrated his 30th birthday in April this year (2023). He was born on April 7, 1993, in Valencia, Venezuela.

Eduardo Rodriguez Height & Weight

Eduardo Rodriguez stands at a height of 1.88 m and weighs around 10o kg

Eduardo Rodriguez Family

Eduardo Rodriguez was born in Valencia, Venezuela to his parents. His mother is known as Magales, a name he tattooed on his left forearm in 2011. His father’s name is unknown at this time of writing, however, he works in construction.

Rodriguez has never shared any information regarding his siblings hence we can’t state whether or not he’s the only child of his parents. There are no records about that.

The Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher is married to Catherine Rodriguez. It’s unknown when the pair met and when they got married.

Catherine lives a life away from the spotlight hence her date of birth, age, and occupation are unknown at this time of writing. The couple are blessed with two children, a daughter, Annie, and a son, Ian.

Eduardo Rodriguez Net Worth

As of July 2023, Eduardo Rodriguez has an estimated net worth of about $5 million. He has earned such an amount from his career as a professional baseball player.

Eduardo Rodriguez Social Media

Eduardo Rodriguez owns a verified Instagram account with over 107,000 followers. The Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher is very active on this social media platform.