Fernando Rodney

Quick Facts

Full Name	Fernando Rodney
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 18, 1977(1977-03-18)
Age	47
Birthplace	Samaná
Country	Dominican Republic
Birth City	Samaná Province
Horoscope	Pisces

Fernando Rodney Biography

Fernando Rodney is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on March 18, 1977 in Samaná, Samaná Province, Dominican Republic. Left-handed relief pitcher who had his MLB debut in 2002 with the Detroit Tigers. He was selected for the 2012 AL All-Star game while pitching for the Tampa Bay Rays and setting the MLB relief record by pitching an incredible year-long ERA that was 0.60 in more than 76 games. He was awarded the World Series Championship with the Washington Nationals in 2019.

In 2013, he was a part of In 2013 he joined Jose Reyes on a Dominican Republic team that won the World Baseball Classic. on the Dominican Republic team that won the World Baseball Classic.

Rodney was signed by the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent in 1997. He spent 1999–2003 in the minor leagues, moving from the Gulf Coast League to the International League. Rodney underwent Tommy John surgery following the 2003 season (which he spent in the minor leagues). He spent the 2004 season recovering and failed to make the Tigers opening day roster after 2005 spring training.

Rodney made his Major League debut 2002 at the age of 25 and split his time between the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens and the Tigers from 2002–2005.

The place where he was raised was Samana, Dominican Republic.

Fernando Rodney Net Worth

Fernando Rodney is one of the richest Baseball Player from Dominican Republic. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Fernando Rodney 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The Tigers signed him to the Tigers in 1999. He participated in the Tigers’ Minor League season until his MLB debut.

After spending the first seven seasons playing for the Detroit Tigers, he found an opening for the Los Angeles Angels from 2010 until 2011 before signing for Tampa Bay where he became one of the best closers within the AL.

Fernando Rodney (born March 18, 1977) is a Dominican–American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Miami Marlins, Arizona Diamondbacks, Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics and Washington Nationals. He debuted in MLB in 2002, and joined the 300 save club in 2017. In the 2019 season, following Ichiro Suzuki’s retirement, Rodney became the oldest active player in Major League Baseball. Rodney won a World Series championship with the Nationals in 2019.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Fernando Rodney height 5 ft 11 in Fernando weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Fernando Rodney Dating?

According to our records, Fernando Rodney married to Helen Rodney. As of December 1, 2023, Fernando Rodney’s is not dating anyone.

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On December 24, 2009, Rodney signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Although he closed for the Detroit Tigers in 2009, “Rodney is expected to share setup duties with Scot Shields and Kevin Jepsen and close on a fill-in basis when Brian Fuentes is down”, the Los Angeles Times reported. Rodney stated, “I think I’m a different pitcher in save situations”, referring to his lower ERA in save situations. He filled in April for Angels’ closer Brian Fuentes when he went on the disabled list with a strained back.

Facts & Trivia

Fernando Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Dominican Republic. Fernando Rodney celebrates birthday on March 18 of every year.

Three days after the Angels traded Fuentes to the Minnesota Twins on August 27, 2010, it was officially announced that Rodney would be the new closer by manager Mike Scioscia. On April 5, 2011, Rodney was replaced by Jordan Walden as the full-time closer.

Did Fernando Rodney retire?

However, Rodney never retired. Even when he was released by the Astros despite their ongoing pitching woes, he refused to hang up his cleats.

Where is Fernando Rodney now?

On March 1, 2021, Rodney signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League for the 2021 season.

Why does Fernando Rodney tilt his hat?

Rodney says he wears his cap tilted to the left side of his head as a tribute to his father — Ulise Rodney — who died six days before Fernando made his major league debut with the Tigers in 2002.

Who has the most blown saves in MLB history?

To put that number in context, the great Mariano Rivera , MLB’s all-time saves leader, blew 80 saves in his entire 19-year career. All-time blown saves leader Goose Gossage blew 112 saves in his 22-year career.

Can a pitcher have two blown saves in the same game?

A reliever cannot blow multiple saves in a game unless he has multiple save opportunities , a situation only possible if the reliever temporarily switches to another defensive position, then returns to pitching.