Overview
- News outlets in the United States reported the death of Eliseo “Ellie” Rodriguez at age 79, citing ESPN’s Spanish-language reporting.
- Rodriguez played nine MLB seasons for the Yankees, Royals, Brewers, Angels and Dodgers after debuting with New York in 1968.
- He caught Nolan Ryan’s fourth career no-hitter for the Angels in a 1-0 win over the Orioles on June 1, 1975.
- He built a reputation as a defensive standout, throwing out 41.3% of attempted base stealers and setting single-game putout records with the Angels in 1974.
- After his playing days, he scouted, managed clubs in Puerto Rico and Mexico, advised the independent Atlantic League, and coached youth players in San Juan.