Héctor Daniel Rodríguez (born December 11, 1984) is a Mexican former professional

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who currently serves as the pitching

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for the

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of the

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Playing career

Saraperos de Saltillo

Rodríguez played for the

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of the

for seven seasons from 2006 to 2012.

Atlanta Braves

The

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signed Rodríguez on August 17, 2012. In 2013, Rodríguez played for the

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in the

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. Rodríguez was invited to Spring Training for the 2014 season but did not make the club.

Baltimore Orioles

On January 23, 2015, the Braves traded Rodríguez to the

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in exchange for cash. On May 5, 2015, Rodríguez was loaned to his former club, the Saraperos de Saltillo. On February 3, 2016, Rodríguez re-signed with the Orioles on a minor league contract.

Mexican League

On April 5, 2016, the Orioles again loaned Rodríguez to the Saraperos de Saltillo. On April 4, 2017, Rodríguez re-signed with the Saraperos for the 2017 season. On April 3, 2019, Rodríguez signed with the

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. Rodríguez did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the

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. On November 15, 2022, Rodríguez was traded back to Saltillo. On April 27, 2023, Rodríguez was waived by the Saraperos.

Coaching career

Rodríguez joined the

of the

as the team's

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coach for the 2025 season. On June 17, 2025, Rodríguez assumed the role of pitching coach.

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1984 births Living people Acereros de Monclova players Baseball players from Culiacán Gwinnett Braves players Mexican expatriate baseball players in the United States Mexican League baseball pitchers Norfolk Tides players Saraperos de Saltillo players Tomateros de Culiacán players World Baseball Classic players of Mexico 2013 World Baseball Classic players 2017 World Baseball Classic players {{mexico-baseball-pitcher-stub