Former Yankees, Dodgers Catcher Dies at 79
Summary
Ellie Rodriguez, a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for several teams including the Yankees and Dodgers, died at age 79. He played nine MLB seasons, was a two-time All-Star, and later worked as a scout and coach in baseball.Key Facts
- Ellie Rodriguez graduated high school in The Bronx in 1964.
- He debuted in MLB with the New York Yankees in 1968.
- Rodriguez played for five MLB teams: Yankees, Royals, Brewers, Angels, and Dodgers.
- He was selected for the American League All-Star Game twice, in 1969 and 1972.
- He caught for Nolan Ryan during Ryan’s fourth no-hitter game in 1975.
- Rodriguez retired with a .245 batting average, 16 home runs, and 203 RBIs in 775 games.
- After his MLB career, he coached youth baseball, worked as a scout, and managed teams in Puerto Rico and Mexico.
- He died on April 23 at the age of 79.
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