Fernando Rodney

Fernando Rodney (born March 18, 1977) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs.

Rodney is a two-time MLB All-Star. He won the MLB Delivery Man of the Year Award and American League Comeback Player of the Year Award in 2012. He throws a fastball between 94-98 mph (topping out at 100 mph), and a palmball in the low 80s. Rodney is cousin of Alfredo Fígaro.

Professional career

Minor leagues

Rodney was signed by the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent in 1997. He spent 1999–2003 in the minor leagues, moving from the Gulf Coast League to the International League. Rodney underwent Tommy John surgery following the 2003 season (which he spent in the minor leagues). He spent the 2004 season recovering and failed to make the Tigers opening day roster after 2005 spring training.

Detroit Tigers

Rodney made his Major League debut 2002 at the age of 25 and split his time between the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens and the Tigers from 2002–2005.