Wandy Fulton Rodríguez is a Dominican pitcher for the Houston Astros. He is a native of Santiago Rodriguez, located in the North Region of the Dominican Republic. Rodríguez, who concluded with a 10-10 record in his 2005 rookie season, ended the season with a rocky September, going 1-4. Overall, he had a 5.53 ERA and struck out 80 batters throughout the season. The Astros succeeded in getting to the 2005 World Series in which they were swept in four games by the Chicago White Sox. Rodríguez performed decently in the game 1 of the series, relieving Roger Clemens in the third... inning with the score tied at 3. Rodriguez surrendered one more run in the bottom of the fourth inning, earning the loss as the White Sox went on to win 5-3. Rodriguez posted a 2.45 ERA in the four losses to the Chicago White Sox. In 2006, after struggling to a 5.22 ERA, Rodríguez was optioned to the minors on July 21. Brandon Backe was activated from the 60-day disabled list to take his place on the major-league roster and the Astros rotation. However, Rodríguez was recalled on August 19 after Backe had to have Tommy John surgery.
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| Birthdate: | January 18, 1979 |
| Age: | 33 |
| All Positions Played: | Starting pitcher |
| Also known as: | Wandy Rodriguez |