Ivan Rodriguez
Keynote Speaker: Former Catcher for the Texas Rangers; National Baseball Hall of Famer, World Series Champion & 14-Time MLB All-Star
-
Travels From:
-
Speaking Fee:
-
Categories:
Ivan Rodriguez Biography
The numbers are staggering for Iván Rodríguez, including the 14 All-Star Game selections and 13 Gold Glove Awards – both tops for any catcher in history.
But the best indicator of Rodríguez’s excellence may be his 2,427 games behind the plate. No one has caught more games at the big league level, and few can say they did it as well.
Born Nov. 27, 1971 in Manatí, Puerto Rico, Rodríguez was raised in Vega Baja and grew up learning the game in his baseball-crazed home country, beginning his catching career in Little League. He signed a free agent contract with the Rangers at age 16 in 1988, as the MLB Draft rules then in place did not extend to Puerto Rico.
By 1991, Rodríguez was considered one of the best catching prospects in the game – and was regarded as possibly having the best arm of any catcher in baseball before he even got to the big leagues. He made his debut with the Rangers on June 20, 1991 and finished fourth in the Rookie of the Year voting that year after hitting .264 with three homers and 27 RBI in 88 games. Defensively, he was as advertised – erasing 49 percent of the runners who tried to steal on him.
In 1992, he won the first of his 14 Gold Glove Awards and appeared in his first All-Star Game. And quickly, his offense caught up with his defense – as he topped the .300 mark in batting average for the first of eight straight years in 1995 while steadily adding power to his repertoire at the plate.
In 1999, Rodríguez put it all together – winning the American League Most Valuable Player Award by hitting .332 with 35 home runs, 113 RBI, 116 runs scored and 25 stolen bases. He became just the eighth catcher in history to post a season with at least 100 runs scored and 100 RBI, something no one has done since.
Rodríguez left the Rangers via free agency following the 2002 season, signing a one-year deal with the Florida Marlins. He proved to be the missing piece in Miami, hitting .297 with 16 homers and 85 RBI to lead Florida into the postseason. With the lights shining brightest, Rodríguez excelled – winning the NLCS MVP and eventually propelling the Marlins to the World Series title.
Following his one-year stint in Florida, Rodríguez signed with Detroit, bringing veteran leadership to a team that had lost an American League-record 119 games in 2003. The Tigers improved by 29 games in 2004 as Rodríguez hit .334 and won his seventh (and final) Silver Slugger Award.
By 2006, the man known as “Pudge” had led the Tigers to the World Series.
Rodríguez spent his final three seasons with the Yankees, Rangers, Astros and Nationals. By the time he retired following the 2011 season, he had totaled 2,844 hits – the most of any big leaguer who played at least 50 percent of his games behind the plate.
All totaled, Rodríguez hit .296 with 311 home runs, 572 doubles (26th on the all-time list among all players), scored 1,354 runs (best all-time among catchers) and drove in 1,332 runs (fifth all-time among catchers).
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Ivan Rodriguez and other top speakers and celebrities.
Ivan Rodriguez Videos
How do I book Ivan Rodriguez to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ivan Rodriguez for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ivan Rodriguez, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ivan Rodriguez or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Ivan Rodriguez for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ivan Rodriguez, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ivan Rodriguez are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ivan Rodriguez, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Ivan Rodriguez speak about?
Ivan Rodriguez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Baseball, Athlete, Hispanic Heritage, Sports, Social Activism and Diversity.
Where does Ivan Rodriguez travel from?
Ivan Rodriguez generally travels from Florida, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Ivan Rodriguez?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ivan Rodriguez for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ivan Rodriguez for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ivan Rodriguez or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Ivan Rodriguez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Baseball, Athlete and Hispanic Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ivan Rodriguez for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Ivan Rodriguez generally travels from Florida, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Olga Custodio, Shayla Rivera and Jim Morris. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ivan Rodriguez for an upcoming event.
VIDEO
Ivan Rodriguez Videos
NEWS
Ivan Rodriguez News
-
Ivan Rodriguez: 'Texas gave me the opportunity; this is a very ...
Catcher Pudge Rodriguez, an 11-time All-Star during 13 seasons with the Rangers, expects to feel goose bumps when he is inducted into the club's Hall of ...
-
Ivan Rodriguez elected to Texas Rangers Hall of Fame ...
Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez, a superstar catcher for the Rangers for more than a decade, was elected to the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame on Friday.
-
Texas Rangers add Ivan Rodriguez as special assistant, instructor ...
SURPRISE, Ariz. - The Rangers announced Thursday that former catcher Ivan Rodriguez, who retired as a Ranger last April, is officially joining the team as a ...
LISTS
BOOK IVAN RODRIGUEZ
We are happy to assist you with your interest in booking a speaker or celebrity for your event, your organization, and the type of talent you would like to secure, and an agent will be in touch shortly.
Fill out the form below to or call us at 1-800-698-2536 if need immediate assistance.
We respond to most inquiries within 4 hours. Under special circumstances, it may take up to 24 hours.
We are happy to help! Call us to speak with a booking agent about your event or specific speaker request.
Gauge Interest and check availability for appearances, speaking engagements, or corporate events.
Provide you with speaking fee to book Ivan Rodriguez or other celebrity appearance fees
Give you personal recommendations for the best keynote speakers or celebrities
Assist you with any questions you have throughout the talent booking process
This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.
All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
