Francisco Rodriguez

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 193 lb.

Born: December 11, 1972 in Brooklyn, NY
High School: Eastern District HS (Brooklyn, NY)
Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 2nd round of the 1990 amateur draft.
Signed June 2, 1991. (All Transactions)
Debut: April 26, 1995 (Age 22)   vs. MIN 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Teams (by GP): Twins/Mariners/RedSox/Reds 1995-2001

Final Game: July 22, 2001 (Age 28)   vs. FLA 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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