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|name=Edwin Rodríguez |
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|position=[[Manager (baseball)|Manager]] / [[Infielder]] |
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|birth_place=[[Ponce, Puerto Rico]] |
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{{MedalCompetition|[[World Baseball Classic]]}} |
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'''Edwin Rodríguez Morales''' (born August 14, 1960) is a minor league manager |
'''Edwin Rodríguez Morales''' (born August 14, 1960) is a Puerto Rican minor league manager. He is the former manager of the [[Florida Marlins]] of [[Major League Baseball]]'s [[National League (baseball)|National League]]. He also played Major League Baseball briefly in the early 1980s as an [[infielder]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/37871027/ns/sports-player_news/ |title=Report: Marlins fire Fredi Gonzalez - MLB- NBC Sports |access-date=2010-06-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009074649/http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/37871027/ns/sports-player_news/ |archive-date=2012-10-09 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==Playing career== |
==Playing career== |
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Rodríguez was signed as an amateur free agent by the Yankees in {{Baseball year|1980}}. He played his first professional season with their Rookie league [[Gulf Coast Yankees]] |
Rodríguez was signed as an amateur free agent by the Yankees in {{Baseball year|1980}}. He played his first professional season with their Rookie league [[Gulf Coast Yankees]] 1980. He played three seasons for the [[New York Yankees]] and [[San Diego Padres]]. In 1983 he played his first season at the Triple-A level, with the Columbus Clippers team, an affiliate of the New York Yankees. That same year he was traded to the San Diego Padres, making his National League debut in 1983. With the Padres he played 4 more seasons. Mostly at the Triple-A level, although in 1985 he returned to play with the Padres in the majors. His last season as a player was with the [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]] affiliate of the Padres ([[Las Vegas Stars (baseball)|Las Vegas Stars]]) and [[Minnesota Twins]] ([[Portland Beavers]]) in {{Baseball year|1987}}. |
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==Post-playing career== |
==Post-playing career== |
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The same year that his playing career was over (1989 in the Puerto Rican Winter League) he became a full-time scout for the Minnesota Twins. He scouted for the Twins from 1989 to 1996. While working as a Scout he earned his BBA (1993) at the [[Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico]] with an Accounting degree.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}} |
The same year that his playing career was over (1989 in the Puerto Rican Winter League) he became a full-time scout for the Minnesota Twins. He scouted for the Twins from 1989 to 1996. While working as a Scout he earned his BBA (1993) at the [[Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico]] with an Accounting degree.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}} |
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In 1997 he began his career as a Scout and Manager in the minor leagues simultaneously with the new Tampa Bay Rays franchise. In 1999 he won the championship as a manager with the Hudson Valley Renegades. He was manager of the [[Princeton Devil Rays]] of the Class A (Short-Season) [[Appalachian League]] from 2000 to 2002. He was with Tampa Bay until 2002. |
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⚫ | Rodríguez spent two seasons (2007–08) as the manager of the Class A [[Greensboro Grasshoppers]] in the [[South Atlantic League]]. He had a 66–72 record with the Hoppers in 2008 and was 71–69 in 2007. He previously spent two seasons as manager of the [[Florida Marlins]]' [[Gulf Coast League]] affiliate from |
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⚫ | In 2004 he started with the Florida Marlins. Rodríguez spent two seasons (2007–08) as the manager of the Class A [[Greensboro Grasshoppers]] in the [[South Atlantic League]]. He had a 66–72 record with the Hoppers in 2008 and was 71–69 in 2007. He previously spent two seasons as manager of the [[Florida Marlins]]' [[Gulf Coast League]] affiliate from 2005 to 2006 and served as hitting coach for the Double-A [[Carolina Mudcats]] in 2004. Rodriguez was named the [[manager (baseball)|manager]] of the Triple-A [[New Orleans Zephyrs]] on December 30, 2008, becoming the 11th manager in the team's history. |
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⚫ | On June 23, 2010, Rodríguez became the interim manager for the [[Florida Marlins]] replacing [[Fredi González]] and won his first game against the [[Baltimore Orioles]] on the same day.<ref>{{cite news|url= |
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⚫ | On June 23, 2010, Rodríguez became the interim manager for the [[Florida Marlins]] replacing [[Fredi González]] and won his first game against the [[Baltimore Orioles]] on the same day.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=5318111|title=Marlins Fire Manager Fredi Gonzalez|date=2010-06-23|work=[[ESPN.com]]|publisher=[[ESPN]]|access-date=2010-06-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300623101|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100628211459/http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300623101|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 28, 2010|title=Marlins rally from four down to win third straight|date=2010-06-23|work=[[ESPN.com]]|publisher=[[ESPN]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]|access-date=2010-06-25}}</ref> On June 29, before a Marlins game in [[San Juan, Puerto Rico]], Marlins owner [[Jeffrey Loria]] announced that Rodríguez would remain as manager through the 2010 season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=5341275|title=Rodriguez to manage through season|date=2010-06-29|work=[[ESPN.com]]|publisher=[[ESPN]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]|access-date=2010-07-29}}</ref> He resigned as manager on June 19, 2011. |
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On November 29, 2012, Rodríguez became the manager for the Double-A [[Akron RubberDucks|Akron Aeros]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121129&content_id=40460474&fext=.jsp&vkey=pr_milb|title=Aeros announce 2013 field staff - Club's 14th manager Rodriguez to head all new staff|work=milb.com|date=2012-11-29|access-date=2017-03-25}}</ref> During 2013. |
On November 29, 2012, Rodríguez became the manager for the Double-A [[Akron RubberDucks|Akron Aeros]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121129&content_id=40460474&fext=.jsp&vkey=pr_milb|title=Aeros announce 2013 field staff - Club's 14th manager Rodriguez to head all new staff|work=milb.com|date=2012-11-29|access-date=2017-03-25}}</ref> During 2013. |
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Rodríguez currently serves as executive director of the [[Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and High School]] in [[Gurabo, Puerto Rico]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.elnuevodia.com/deportes/beisbol/nota/cronicacubretodaslasbasesedwinrodriguez-2198673/|title=Crónica: Cubre todas las bases Edwin Rodríguez|work=[[El Nuevo Día]]|first=Antolín|last=Maldonado|date=May 14, 2016|access-date=May 14, 2016}}</ref> |
Rodríguez currently serves as executive director of the [[Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and High School]] in [[Gurabo, Puerto Rico]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.elnuevodia.com/deportes/beisbol/nota/cronicacubretodaslasbasesedwinrodriguez-2198673/|title=Crónica: Cubre todas las bases Edwin Rodríguez|work=[[El Nuevo Día]]|first=Antolín|last=Maldonado|date=May 14, 2016|access-date=May 14, 2016}}</ref> |
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On January 9, 2023, Rodríguez was hired as the manager of the [[Acereros de Monclova]] of the [[Mexican League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Acereros: Edwin Rodriguez será el manager de la Furia Azul en 2023|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/acereros-edwin-rodriguez-sera-el-manager-de-la-furia-azul-en-2023|access-date=November 25, 2023|website=milb.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Born: Ponce, Puerto Rico | August 14, 1960||||||||||||||||||
Batted: Right Threw: Right | ||||||||||||||||||
MLB debut | ||||||||||||||||||
September 28, 1982, for the New York Yankees | ||||||||||||||||||
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April 30, 1985, for the San Diego Padres | ||||||||||||||||||
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Batting average | .227 | |||||||||||||||||
Runs | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
Hits | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
Games managed | 163 | |||||||||||||||||
Win–loss record | 78–85 | |||||||||||||||||
Winning % | .479 | |||||||||||||||||
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Edwin Rodríguez Morales (born August 14, 1960) is a Puerto Rican minor league manager. He is the former manager of the Florida Marlins of Major League Baseball's National League. He also played Major League Baseball briefly in the early 1980s as an infielder.[1]
Playing career
Rodríguez was signed as an amateur free agent by the Yankees in 1980. He played his first professional season with their Rookie league Gulf Coast Yankees 1980. He played three seasons for the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres. In 1983 he played his first season at the Triple-A level, with the Columbus Clippers team, an affiliate of the New York Yankees. That same year he was traded to the San Diego Padres, making his National League debut in 1983. With the Padres he played 4 more seasons. Mostly at the Triple-A level, although in 1985 he returned to play with the Padres in the majors. His last season as a player was with the Triple-A affiliate of the Padres (Las Vegas Stars) and Minnesota Twins (Portland Beavers) in 1987.
Post-playing career
The same year that his playing career was over (1989 in the Puerto Rican Winter League) he became a full-time scout for the Minnesota Twins. He scouted for the Twins from 1989 to 1996. While working as a Scout he earned his BBA (1993) at the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico with an Accounting degree.[citation needed]
In 1997 he began his career as a Scout and Manager in the minor leagues simultaneously with the new Tampa Bay Rays franchise. In 1999 he won the championship as a manager with the Hudson Valley Renegades. He was manager of the Princeton Devil Rays of the Class A (Short-Season) Appalachian League from 2000 to 2002. He was with Tampa Bay until 2002.
In 2004 he started with the Florida Marlins. Rodríguez spent two seasons (2007–08) as the manager of the Class A Greensboro Grasshoppers in the South Atlantic League. He had a 66–72 record with the Hoppers in 2008 and was 71–69 in 2007. He previously spent two seasons as manager of the Florida Marlins' Gulf Coast League affiliate from 2005 to 2006 and served as hitting coach for the Double-A Carolina Mudcats in 2004. Rodriguez was named the manager of the Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs on December 30, 2008, becoming the 11th manager in the team's history.
On June 23, 2010, Rodríguez became the interim manager for the Florida Marlins replacing Fredi González and won his first game against the Baltimore Orioles on the same day.[2][3] On June 29, before a Marlins game in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria announced that Rodríguez would remain as manager through the 2010 season.[4] He resigned as manager on June 19, 2011.
On November 29, 2012, Rodríguez became the manager for the Double-A Akron Aeros.[5] During 2013.
On January 27, 2017, Rodríguez became the manager for the Class A (Advanced) Lake Elsinore Storm.[6]
Rodríguez currently serves as executive director of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and High School in Gurabo, Puerto Rico.[7]
On January 9, 2023, Rodríguez was hired as the manager of the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Report: Marlins fire Fredi Gonzalez - MLB- NBC Sports". Archived from the original on October 9, 2012. Retrieved June 23, 2010.
- ^ "Marlins Fire Manager Fredi Gonzalez". ESPN.com. ESPN. June 23, 2010. Retrieved June 25, 2010.
- ^ "Marlins rally from four down to win third straight". ESPN.com. ESPN. Associated Press. June 23, 2010. Archived from the original on June 28, 2010. Retrieved June 25, 2010.
- ^ "Rodriguez to manage through season". ESPN.com. ESPN. Associated Press. June 29, 2010. Retrieved July 29, 2010.
- ^ "Aeros announce 2013 field staff - Club's 14th manager Rodriguez to head all new staff". milb.com. November 29, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
- ^ Cassavell, AJ (January 27, 2017). "Padres hire former Marlins skipper Rodriguez - Addition as Lake Elsinore manager one of few changes to Minor League staff". MLB.com. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
- ^ Maldonado, Antolín (May 14, 2016). "Crónica: Cubre todas las bases Edwin Rodríguez". El Nuevo Día. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- ^ "Acereros: Edwin Rodriguez será el manager de la Furia Azul en 2023". milb.com. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Edwin Rodríguez managerial career statistics at Baseball-Reference.com
- 1960 births
- Living people
- Acereros de Monclova managers
- Baseball players from Ponce, Puerto Rico
- Columbus Clippers players
- Florida Marlins managers
- Greensboro Hornets players
- Gulf Coast Yankees players
- Las Vegas Stars (baseball) players
- Major League Baseball infielders
- Major League Baseball players from Puerto Rico
- Minnesota Twins scouts
- Nashville Sounds players
- New York Yankees players
- Oneonta Yankees players
- Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico alumni
- Portland Beavers players
- San Diego Padres players
- World Baseball Classic managers
- Minor league baseball managers