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Francisco Rodríguez
Rodríguez pitching for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on April 16, 2007
Milwaukee Brewers – No. 57
Relief pitcher
Born: (1982-01-07) January 7, 1982 (age 31) Caracas, Venezuela
Bats: Right	Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 18, 2002 for the Anaheim Angels
Career statistics (through June 8, 2013)
Win–loss record	39–34
Earned run average	2.67
Strikeouts	887
Saves	298
Teams
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2002–2008) New York Mets (2009–2011) Milwaukee Brewers (2011–present)
Career highlights and awards
4× All-Star (2004, 2007–2009) World Series champion (2002) 3× AL saves leader (2005–2006, 2008) 2× Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award (2006, 2008) Single-season save record holder (62)

Francisco José Rodríguez Sr. (born January 7, 1982), nicknamed "Frankie" and "K-Rod", is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.

He previously pitched for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim from 2002 to 2008, and the New York Mets from 2009 to mid-way through the 2011 season where he pitched as the closer for both teams.

Rodríguez holds the major league record for saves in a single season, with 62, set in 2008. He is a three-time league leader in saves (2005, 2006, and 2008).