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Ivan Rodriguez

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Ivan Rodríguez, nicknamed 'Pudge,' is a former professional baseball catcher who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Texas Rangers (1991-2002, 2009). He won a record 13 Gold Glove Awards as a catcher and was selected to 14 All-Star Games. Rodríguez was named American League MVP in 1999 after batting .332 with 35 home runs and 113 RBIs. He won a World Series championship with the Florida Marlins in 2003 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017, his first year of eligibility, becoming the tenth catcher enshrined.

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How many Gold Glove Awards did Ivan Rodriguez win with the Texas Rangers?

Ivan Rodriguez won an unprecedented 13 Gold Glove Awards as a catcher, the most in MLB history for the position. The majority of these were won consecutively during his tenure with the Texas Rangers throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.

What made Ivan Rodriguez's 1999 AL MVP season so special?

Playing for the Texas Rangers, Rodriguez won the American League MVP in 1999 by hitting .332 with 35 home runs and 113 RBIs. His combination of elite offensive production and legendary defensive skills made him the first catcher in over a decade to win the award.

Did Ivan Rodriguez win a World Series with the Florida Marlins?

Yes, Rodriguez won his only World Series ring with the Florida Marlins in 2003. He was instrumental in their playoff run, hitting 17 RBIs in the postseason and catching every single inning.

When was Ivan Rodriguez inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?

"Pudge" was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017. He was elected in his first year of eligibility, appearing on over 76% of the ballots.