Friday, May 24, 2024

Happy # 78 Ellie Rodríguez


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We remember Ellie Rodríguez who was born in Puerto Rico on this day in 1946.

Ellie broke with the Yankees in 1968 but could not compete with Thurman Munson.

A year later, he was traded to the expansion Royals and made the 1969 AL All Star team.    

In 1971, he was traded to Milwaukee and had some good years:  .255 in 325 games plus another All Star team in 1972.    Ellie was traded to make room for Darrell Porter.

He retired after the 1976 season:   .245 over 775 games.    He threw out 38% of runners trying to steal.

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