1. Early life and amateur career
Carlos Fernando Rodríguez's foundational years in baseball and education began in Nicaragua before he relocated to the United States and developed as a player through high school and college.
1.1. Childhood and education
Rodríguez was born on November 27, 2001, in Rivas, Rivas Department, Nicaragua. At the age of eight, he moved from Nicaragua to Miami, Florida, in the United States. He completed his secondary education, graduating from Miami Christian School in Fontainebleau, Florida, in 2020.
1.2. Amateur baseball activities
After graduating from high school in 2020, Rodríguez was not selected in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft. Following this, he enrolled at Florida SouthWestern State College to continue his academic and baseball development before turning professional.
2. Professional career
Carlos Fernando Rodríguez's professional journey began when he was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers, progressing steadily through their minor league system before making his Major League debut.
2.1. Minor League career
The Milwaukee Brewers selected Rodríguez in the sixth round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft, as the 177th overall pick. He made his professional debut in 2022, splitting the season between two of the Brewers' minor league affiliates: the Single-A Carolina Mudcats and the High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Across 26 appearances, including 20 starts, he recorded a 6-5 win-loss record with a 3.01 ERA and 129 strikeouts over 107 and two-thirds innings pitched.
In 2023, Rodríguez played for the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers. During this season, he made 25 starts, compiling a 9-6 record, a 2.77 ERA, and 152 strikeouts. His impressive performance earned him the Southern League Pitcher of the Year Award.
Rodríguez began the 2024 season with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. Prior to his promotion to the major leagues, he had accumulated a 4-5 win-loss record, a 5.17 ERA, and 66 strikeouts over 12 games played, with 11 games started.
2.2. Major League career
On June 11, 2024, Carlos Fernando Rodríguez was added to the 40-man roster and subsequently promoted to Major League Baseball for the first time. He made his MLB debut on the same day, starting against the Toronto Blue Jays. Although he made his debut as a starter, he took the loss in that game. In his rookie season in MLB, he made three starts, finishing with a 0-3 win-loss record, a 7.30 ERA, and nine strikeouts.
3. International career
Carlos Fernando Rodríguez has also represented his home country on the international stage. He played for the Nicaragua national baseball team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC). He was given the start in the team's inaugural game of the tournament. In his lone appearance during the WBC, he pitched four innings, allowing only one earned run against the Puerto Rico team, resulting in a 2.25 ERA for the tournament.
4. Detailed statistics
This section provides comprehensive statistical data and specific career-related information for Carlos Fernando Rodríguez, covering his pitching performance by season and the uniform numbers he has worn.
4.1. Pitching statistics by season
| Year | Team | League | G | GS | W | L | ERA | IP | H | HR | BB | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Carolina Mudcats | Single-A | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2.87 | 59.2 | 45 | 3 | 16 | 71 | 1.02 |
| 2022 | Wisconsin Timber Rattlers | High-A | 10 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 3.23 | 48.0 | 46 | 2 | 11 | 58 | 1.19 |
| 2023 | Biloxi Shuckers | Double-A | 25 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 2.77 | 128.2 | 98 | 10 | 35 | 152 | 1.03 |
| 2024 | Nashville Sounds | Triple-A | 12 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 5.17 | 54.0 | 56 | 4 | 21 | 66 | 1.43 |
| 2024 | MIL | MLB | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7.30 | 12.1 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1.78 |
| MLB Career (1 year) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7.30 | 12.1 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1.78 | ||
- Statistics as of the end of the 2024 season.
4.2. Uniform numbers
Carlos Fernando Rodríguez has worn the following uniform number during his professional baseball career:
- 00 (2024 - present)