What is Jose Rodriguez's full name?
Jose Rodriguez
Jose Rodriguez nickname(s):
El Hombre Goma
Jose Rodriguez date of birth:
February 23, 1894
How old was Jose Rodriguez when died?
58
Where was Jose Rodriguez born?
Havana, Cuba
When did Jose Rodriguez die?
January 21, 1953
Where did Jose Rodriguez die?
Havana, Cuba
How tall is Jose Rodriguez?
5' 8" (173 cm)
How much does Jose Rodriguez weigh?
150 lbs (68.0 kg)
What is Jose Rodriguez nationality?
Cuban
What is Jose Rodriguez's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
José Rodríguez (February 23, 1894 – January 21, 1953), nicknamed "Joseíto" or "El Hombre Goma" in Spanish and "Joe" in English, was a Cuban infielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1918 and in the Cuban League from 1914 to 1939. In the majors, he played for the New York Giants and was primarily a second baseman, while in the Cuban League and the U.S. minor leagues he mostly played first base. A defensive specialist, according to Roberto González Echevarría, Rodríguez "was considered the best defensive first baseman in Cuba" of his time. He was also a long-time manager in the Cuban League and managed for one season in the minors. He was inducted into the Cuban Baseball Hall of Fame in 1951.