Yorman Rodríguez

Yorman Rodríguez
Free agent
Outfielder
Born: (1992-08-15) August 15, 1992
Ocumare de la Costa, Venezuela
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 4, 2014, for the Cincinnati Reds
MLB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Batting average .222
Home runs 0
Runs batted in 2
Teams

Yorman José Rodríguez (born August 15, 1992) is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent.

Professional career

The Cincinnati Reds signed Rodríguez, considered a five-tool player, as an international free agent during the summer of 2008 for a $2.5 million signing bonus.[1][2] Rodríguez made his professional debut in 2009.[3] The Reds added Rodríguez to their 40-man roster after the 2012 season.[4]

Rodriguez was called up to the majors for the first time on September 2, 2014.

References

  1. "Reds investing heavily in Latin players | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. June 19, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
  2. "Reds ink highly touted Venezuelan | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. June 19, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
  3. "Juan Duran & Yorman Rodriguez: Big investment and big potential in Latin teenage duo". Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. April 5, 2009. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
  4. "Pitching prospect Daniel Corcino among six players added to Reds' 40-man roster to avoid Rule 5 Draft | reds.com: News". Cincinnati.reds.mlb.com. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
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