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4 unusual facts about Ivan Rodriguez


Amilkar Ariza

His works featuring the movements of baseball include a life-size bronze sculpture of Major League Baseball catcher Iván Rodríguez in Miami, Florida.

Jade at Brickell Bay

The building has become the home of many celebrities, including Mexican actress Patricia Manterola, Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya, stylist Samy, Mexican singer Luis Miguel, Indy car driver Milka Duno and baseball player Iván Rodríguez.

Pudge

Iván Rodríguez, a Major League Baseball catcher for the Washington Nationals

Sims Legion Park

Such greats to call Sim Legion Park home : Andy Van Slyke (Cardinals, Pirates), Sammy Sosa (Rangers, White Sox, Cubs, Orioles), Juan González (Rangers, Tigers, Indians, Royals), Iván Rodríguez (Rangers, Marlins, Tigers), and former Major Leaguer Tug McGraw (Mets, Phillies) pitched one game for the Rangers in 1989.


Baseball Hall of Fame balloting, 1989

The field also included some prominent Gold Glove winners: Jim Kaat, whose 16 at Pitcher was the record until broken by Greg Maddux; Johnny Bench, whose 10 at Catcher was record until broken by Iván Rodríguez; and Carl Yastrzemski, who won 7 as an Outfielder.

Garret Anderson

He is one of only seven players who have concluded a 30-homer season with more homers than walks (35 HR, 24 BB), the others being Alfonso Soriano (39-23 in 2002), Ryan Braun (34-29 in 2007), Ivan Rodriguez (35-24 in 1999), Joe Crede (30-28 in 2006), Javy Lopez (43-33 in 2003), and José Guillén (31-24 in 2003).


see also

Eduardo Iván Rodríguez

Eduardo Iván Rodríguez (born 7 April 1978) is a former Spanish athlete specializing in the 400 metres hurdles.