Fr., C, S/R, 5-9, 178 lbs., Sinking Spring, PA/Wilson
Week 4 Stats: 3 appearances, .231 BA (3-for-13), HR, BB, 4 RBI, 5 runs
Rodriguez produced four RBI and scored five runs in his two starts at Merrimack. After going 0-for-2 at the plate as a substitute in the series opener, the first-year Bulldog went on to reach base at least twice and score multiple runs in each of the next two games. Earning one start as a designated hitter and one start behind the plate, Rodriguez went 3-for-11 with one home run, one walk, four RBI and five runs while contributing to back-to-back Bryant victories. Starting Game 2 at DH, Rodriguez recorded an RBI groundout in the first inning before belting a two-run homer in the second frame of the eventual 18-1 victory. Catching the series finale, the freshman walked and scored in the second inning. He also added onto Bryant’s lead in the eighth frame, producing an RBI single to right field and coming around to score on an ensuing homer.