1. Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez The best American League catcher…ever.

2. Ivan Rodriguez #7 Date of Birth: 11-30-1971Date of Birth: 11-30-1971 Born in: Vega Baja, PRBorn in: Vega Baja, PR Resides in: Rio Piedra, PRResides in: Rio Piedra, PR Position: CatcherPosition: Catcher Team: Texas RangersTeam: Texas Rangers Bats: RightBats: Right Throws: RightThrows: Right Height: 5’9”Height: 5’9” Weight: 205Weight: 205 Nicknamed “Pudge” because he is short and stocky.Nicknamed “Pudge” because he is short and stocky.

3. June is a Good Month for “Pudge” Married Maribel Rivera and made his Major League Debut on June 20, 1991.Married Maribel Rivera and made his Major League Debut on June 20, 1991. June 5, 1992: had first child, Ivan Dereck.June 5, 1992: had first child, Ivan Dereck. June 5, 1995: had second child, Amanda Christine.June 5, 1995: had second child, Amanda Christine. Named Major League Baseball’s “Player of the Month” June 1999.Named Major League Baseball’s “Player of the Month” June 1999.

4. Baseball Acheivements American League Most Valuable Player in 1999.American League Most Valuable Player in 1999. Played in 10 consecutive All-Star games. (1992- 2001)Played in 10 consecutive All-Star games. (1992- 2001) Won 10 Consecutive Gold Gloves. (1992-2001)Won 10 Consecutive Gold Gloves. (1992-2001) Silver Slugger: 1994-1999Silver Slugger: 1994-1999 Most All-Star votes in Majors. (2000)Most All-Star votes in Majors. (2000) Thrown out over 50% of base runners for the past 7 seasons.Thrown out over 50% of base runners for the past 7 seasons.

5. Community Achievements Community Achievements In 1993 he started the Ivan Rodriguez Charitable Fund. Aimed to help unprivileged children fight cancer.In 1993 he started the Ivan Rodriguez Charitable Fund. Aimed to help unprivileged children fight cancer. He has donated $250,000 to the fund over the past 3 years.He has donated $250,000 to the fund over the past 3 years. 2001 Jim Sunberg Community Achievement Award.2001 Jim Sunberg Community Achievement Award.

6. Major League Records Most doubles for a catcher: 47Most doubles for a catcher: 47 Most Home Runs for AL catcher: 35Most Home Runs for AL catcher: 35 Won Most Gold Gloves for AL catcher: 10Won Most Gold Gloves for AL catcher: 10 Only catcher ever to hit 20 Homeruns and steal 20 bases in a season. 1999: 35 HR/25 SBOnly catcher ever to hit 20 Homeruns and steal 20 bases in a season. 1999: 35 HR/25 SB First Al catcher with 30 HR, 100 RBI and 100 Runs scored. 1999: 35 HR, 113 RBI, 116 R.First Al catcher with 30 HR, 100 RBI and 100 Runs scored. 1999: 35 HR, 113 RBI, 116 R. First player born in the 70’s to appear in an All-Star Game.First player born in the 70’s to appear in an All-Star Game.