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{{short description|Dominican baseball player (born 1977)}}
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{{Infobox baseball biography
| name        = Fernando Rodney
| image       = Fernando Rodney on May 11, 2012.jpg
| image_size  = 
| caption     = Rodney with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2012
| team        = Hamilton Cardinals
| number      = 
| position    = [[Pitcher]]
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1977|3|18}}
| birth_place = [[Samaná (town)|Samaná, Dominican Republic]]
| bats        = Right
| throws      = Right
| debutleague = MLB
| debutdate   = May 4
| debutyear   = 2002
| debutteam   = Detroit Tigers
| finalleague = MLB
| finaldate   = September 28
| finalyear   = 2019
| finalteam   = Washington Nationals
| statleague  = MLB
| stat1label  = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat1value  = 48–71
| stat2label  = [[Earned run average]]
| stat2value  = 3.80
| stat3label  = [[Strikeout]]s
| stat3value  = 943
| stat4label  = [[Save (baseball)|Saves]]
| stat4value  = 327
| teams       = 
* [[Detroit Tigers]] ({{mlby|2002}}–{{mlby|2003}}, {{mlby|2005}}–{{mlby|2009}})
* [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]] ({{mlby|2010}}–{{mlby|2011}})
* [[Tampa Bay Rays]] ({{mlby|2012}}–{{mlby|2013}})
* [[Seattle Mariners]] ({{mlby|2014}}–{{mlby|2015}})
* [[Chicago Cubs]] ({{mlby|2015}})
* [[San Diego Padres]] ({{mlby|2016}})
* [[Miami Marlins]] ({{mlby|2016}})
* [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] ({{mlby|2017}})
* [[Minnesota Twins]] ({{mlby|2018}})
* [[Oakland Athletics]] ({{mlby|2018}}–{{mlby|2019}})
* [[Washington Nationals]] ({{mlby|2019}})
| awards      =
;MLB
* 3× [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] ([[2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|2012]], [[2014 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|2014]], [[2016 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|2016]])
* [[World Series champion]] ({{wsy|2019}})
* [[MLB Delivery Man of the Year Award|Delivery Man of the Year]] (2012)
* [[AL Comeback Player of the Year]] (2012)
* [[List of Major League Baseball annual saves leaders|AL saves leader]] (2014)
;International
* [[World Baseball Classic#All-WBC teams|All-World Baseball Classic Team]] ([[2013 World Baseball Classic|2013]])
|medaltemplates=
{{MedalSport | Men's [[baseball]]}}
{{MedalCountry | {{DOM}}}}
{{MedalCompetition | [[World Baseball Classic]]}}
{{MedalGold | [[2013 World Baseball Classic|2013 San Francisco]] | [[Dominican Republic national baseball team|Team]]}}
}}

'''Fernando Rodney''' (born March 18, 1977) is a [[Dominican Republic|Dominican]]–[[American people|American]] professional [[baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Hamilton Cardinals]] of the [[Intercounty Baseball League]] (IBL). He has previously played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Detroit Tigers]], [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]], [[Tampa Bay Rays]], [[Seattle Mariners]], [[Chicago Cubs]], [[San Diego Padres]], [[Miami Marlins]], [[Arizona Diamondbacks]], [[Minnesota Twins]], [[Oakland Athletics]], and [[Washington Nationals]].

Rodney made his MLB debut in MLB in 2002, and joined the [[300 save club]] in 2017. In the 2019 season, following [[Ichiro Suzuki]]'s retirement, Rodney became the oldest active player in Major League Baseball and was the last player born in the 1970s to play in the Major Leagues. Rodney won a [[World Series]] championship with the Nationals in [[2019 World Series|2019]].

Rodney is a three-time [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|MLB All-Star]]. He won the [[MLB Delivery Man of the Year Award]] and [[American League]] [[Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Award|Comeback Player of the Year Award]] in 2012. He throws a 95&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] [[fastball]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brooksbaseball.net/landing.php?player=407845 |title=Player Card: Fernando Rodney |publisher=Brooksbaseball.net |date=2007-03-30 |access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref> and a [[palmball]] in the low 80s. Rodney is a cousin of [[Alfredo Fígaro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fangraphs.com/pitchfx.aspx?playerid=494&position=P|title=Fernando Rodney » PitchFx » Overview – FanGraphs Baseball|website=www.fangraphs.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsmogul.com/Encyclopedia/Players/r/rodnefe01.html|title=Fernando Rodney|website=www.sportsmogul.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011233128/http://www.sportsmogul.com/Encyclopedia/Players/r/rodnefe01.html|archive-date=October 11, 2008|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

==Professional career==
===Detroit Tigers===
====Minor leagues====
Rodney was signed by the [[Detroit Tigers]] as an amateur [[free agent]] in 1997. He spent 1999–2003 in the minor leagues, moving from the [[Gulf Coast League]] to the [[International League]]. Rodney underwent [[Tommy John surgery]] following the 2003 season (which he spent in the minor leagues). He spent the 2004 season recovering and failed to make the Tigers' [[Opening Day]] roster after 2005 [[spring training]].

====Major leagues====
[[File:001U8753 Fernando Rodney.jpg|220px|thumb|left|Rodney playing for the [[2009 Detroit Tigers season|Detroit Tigers in 2009]]]]
Rodney made his Major League debut 2002 at the age of 25 and split his time between the [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple–A]] [[Toledo Mud Hens]] and the Tigers from 2002 to 2005.

In 2005, Rodney became the Tigers [[closer (baseball)|closer]] after [[Troy Percival]] went down with an arm injury and his replacement, [[Kyle Farnsworth]], was traded at mid-season to the [[Atlanta Braves]]. He was called up from Toledo after Farnsworth was traded, then settled into the closer role, earning nine [[save (baseball)|save]]s in 39 total appearances, during which he racked up a 2.86 [[earned run average]].

When the Tigers signed closer [[Todd Jones]] during the 2006 off-season, Rodney was reinserted into a middle relief/setup role. Rodney embraced the role as the Tigers proceeded to have their most successful season in recent history.

On July 3, 2006, at [[McAfee Coliseum]] in [[Oakland, California]], [[Justin Verlander]], [[Joel Zumaya]], and Rodney each threw multiple fastballs clocked in at over 100&nbsp;mph, becoming the first time in MLB history that three pitchers on the same team had done so during one game. Rodney was part of the [[2006 World Series]] roster—Rodney's first World Series appearance. The Tigers would end up losing the World Series to the [[St. Louis Cardinals]].

Rodney started 2008 on the [[disabled list]] with [[shoulder]] [[tendinitis]]. He re-joined the big league club in mid-June. On July 27, Rodney was announced as the Tigers' new closer, replacing Todd Jones. Rodney was not particularly successful as a closer in 2008, saving only 13 games in 19 opportunities (68%) and pitching to a 4.91 ERA. He was much more reliable in 2009, converting 37 of his 38 save opportunities (97%). He also led the American League with 65 games finished in 2009.

Following the 2009 season, the Tigers offered [[arbitration]] to Rodney, which he rejected to pursue a multi-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|last=Beck|first=Jason|title=Tigers offer arbitration to Rodney, Lyon|work=Major League Baseball |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091201&content_id=7734128&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb|date=December 1, 2009}}</ref> He was expected to be one of the more valuable closers on the market because as a "Type B" free agent, he would only cost teams a supplementary draft pick. His 1.40 ground ball-to-fly ball ratio ranked first that year among free-agent closers.<ref>{{cite web|last=Beck|first=Jason|title=Lyon, Rodney turn down arbitration|work=Major League Baseball |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091208&content_id=7772322&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb|date=December 8, 2009}}</ref> Originally, the [[Baltimore Orioles]] and [[Philadelphia Phillies]] were rumored to be interested in signing Rodney. The [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]] were also reported to be in serious discussions with his agent.<ref>{{cite web|last=Stark|first=Jayson|title=Sources: Angels, Phils talking to Rodney|url=https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/mlb/news/story?id=4765074|date=December 22, 2009|work=espn.com}}</ref>

===Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim===
[[File:Fernando Rodney on July 24, 2011.jpg|200px|thumb|Rodney with the [[2011 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season|Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2011]]]]
On December 24, 2009, Rodney signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Spencer|first= Lyle|title=Source: Angels, Rodney finalize two-year deal|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091223&content_id=7850498&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb|date=December 24, 2009|work=MLB.com}}</ref> Although he closed for the Detroit Tigers in 2009, "Rodney is expected to share setup duties with [[Scot Shields]] and [[Kevin Jepsen]] and close on a fill-in basis when Brian Fuentes is down", the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' reported.<ref>{{cite news|last=DiGiovanna|first=Mike|title=Fernando Rodney will clock in as setup man for Angels|url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseball/mlb/la-sp-angels-rodney23-2010feb23,0,1623570.story?track=rss|work=Los Angeles Times|date=February 23, 2010}}</ref> Rodney stated, "I think I'm a different pitcher in save situations", referring to his lower ERA in save situations. He filled in April for Angels' closer [[Brian Fuentes]] when he went on the disabled list with a strained back.<ref>{{cite news|last=DiGiovanna|first=Mike|title=Angels' Fernando Rodney seemingly works better under pressure|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-angels-fyi-20100418,0,6403935.story|date=April 17, 2010}}</ref>

Three days after the Angels traded Fuentes to the Minnesota Twins on August 27, 2010,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.twincities.com/ci_15916633?source=most_viewed&nclick_check=1 | title=Late-inning guy | publisher=[[St. Paul Pioneer Press]] | date=August 28, 2010 | access-date=February 6, 2014 | author=Shipley John}}</ref> it was officially announced that Rodney would be the new closer by manager [[Mike Scioscia]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-angels-fyi-20100829,0,7386981.story|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|title=Angels' Fernando Rodney gets early pitching promotion|first=Ben|last=Bolch|date=August 28, 2010}}</ref> On April 5, 2011, Rodney was replaced by [[Jordan Walden]] as the full-time closer.

In late September 2011, Rodney became frustrated after a lack of relief appearances and asked Angels general manager [[Tony Reagins]] for a trade.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-xpm-2011-sep-23-la-sp-0924-angels-fyi-20110924-story.html | title=Angels' Fernando Rodney frustrated with lack of playing time | work=Los Angeles Times | date=September 23, 2011 | access-date=February 6, 2014 | author=DiGiovanna, Mike}}</ref>

===Tampa Bay Rays===
[[File:Fernando Rodney on August 20, 2013.jpg|250px|thumb|Rodney's bow and arrow pose in [[2013 Tampa Bay Rays season|2013, with the Tampa Bay Rays]]]]
Rodney signed a $1.75 million deal with the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] for the 2012 season. While [[Kyle Farnsworth]] was on the 60-day disabled list, Rodney performed in the [[closer (baseball)|closer]] role and maintained that role after Farnsworth returned from his injury. He was selected on July 6 to participate in his first ever [[2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star Game]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120701&content_id=34263550&c_id=mlb|last=Sanchez|first=Jesse|date=July 6, 2012|access-date=August 6, 2012|work=MLB.com|title=Rosters unveiled for 83rd All-Star Game}}</ref> On that date, he had converted 24 of 25 save opportunities. At the end of the 2012 season, Rodney had converted 48 saves, the second most that season behind [[Jim Johnson (right-handed pitcher)|Jim Johnson]] of the [[Baltimore Orioles]]. His 0.60 [[earned run average]] for the season was the lowest by a qualifying relief pitcher in major league history.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/rays-closer-fernando-rodney-gets-one-out-sets-record-for-relief-era/1254734/ | title=Rays closer Fernando Rodney gets one out, sets record for relief ERA | publisher=[[Tampa Bay Times]] | date=October 3, 2012 | access-date=February 6, 2014 | author=Smith, Joe}}</ref> On October 19, 2012, Rodney was named the [[Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Award|AL Comeback Player of the Year]] and the [[MLB Delivery Man of the Year Award|Delivery Man of the Year]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121018&content_id=39894412&vkey=news_tb&c_id=tb | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023001611/http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121018&content_id=39894412&vkey=news_tb&c_id=tb | url-status=dead | archive-date=October 23, 2012 | title=Rodney is Comeback, Delivery Man awards winner | work=MLB.com | date=October 18, 2012 | access-date=February 6, 2014 | author=Chastain, Bill}}</ref> During his time with the Rays, Rodney mimed shooting an arrow to high center field after converting a save as his celebration move.

===Seattle Mariners===
[[File:Fernando Rodney September 2014.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Rodney warming up for the [[2014 Seattle Mariners season|Seattle Mariners in 2014]]]]
On February 6, 2014, Rodney signed a 2-year, $14 million contract with the [[Seattle Mariners]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/10415196/fernando-rodney-agrees-two-year-14-million-deal-seattle-mariners | title=Fernando Rodney, Mariners agree | work=ESPN.com | date=February 6, 2014 | access-date=February 6, 2014 | author=Crasnick, Jerry}}</ref> After leading the American League in saves in the first half of the season, Rodney was named as a late addition to the AL All-Star team, taking the spot of [[David Price (baseball)|David Price]] (who had pitched the Sunday before the game and thus could not pitch in the actual All-Star Game). Rodney finished the 2014 season with an MLB-best 48 saves, which also topped [[Kazuhiro Sasaki]]'s 45 saves for a new Mariners franchise record.

Rodney was unable to continue his success into 2015, carrying a 5–5 record (with 16 saves in 22 opportunities) and a 5.68 ERA before the Mariners designated him for assignment on August 22.<ref name=espnap>{{cite news|title=Cubs get struggling reliever Fernando Rodney from Mariners|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=13528119|access-date=August 27, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=August 27, 2015}}</ref>

===Chicago Cubs===
Rodney was traded to the [[Chicago Cubs]] for cash considerations on August 27, 2015.<ref name=espnap/> He wore jersey #57, the first time in his career in which he wore a number other than 56. His Cubs debut came on August 28 at Dodger Stadium, where he already blew a save during the season. He pitched a scoreless eighth despite hitting a batter and throwing a wild pitch. With the Cubs in 2015, Rodney allowed only one earned run in 12 innings.

===San Diego Padres===
On February 4, 2016, Rodney signed a one-year, $2&nbsp;million contract with the [[San Diego Padres]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/san-diego/story/padres-sign-rhp-fernando-rodney-to-one-year-contract-020416|title=Padres sign Fernado Rodney|work=Fox Sports|access-date=February 4, 2016}}</ref> On April 11, 2016, Rodney pitched a scoreless ninth inning to record his first save as a Padre in a win over the [[Philadelphia Phillies]].

===Miami Marlins===
[[File:Fernando Rodney pitching for the Miami Marlins in 2016 (Cropped).jpg|200px|thumb|right|Rodney pitching for the [[2016 Miami Marlins season|Miami Marlins in 2016]]]]
Despite going 17-for-17 in save situations and posting a 0.31 ERA for the Padres, Rodney was traded to the [[Miami Marlins]] on June 30, 2016, for [[Chris Paddack]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/16649700/miami-marlins-acquire-san-diego-padres-closer-fernando-rodney|title=Marlins trade for Padres closer Rodney|date=June 30, 2016 }}</ref> He was 2–3 with Miami and pitched to a 5.89 ERA.

===Arizona Diamondbacks===
On December 9, 2016, Rodney signed a one-year, $2.75 million contract with the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.dbacks.mlb.com/news/article/210507974/fernando-rodney-agrees-to-deal-with-d-backs/|title=Rodney agrees to 1-year deal with D-backs|last1=Gilbert|first1=Steve|work=MLB.com|date=December 9, 2016|access-date=December 9, 2016}}</ref>  Rodney recorded his first win for the [[Arizona Diamondbacks|Diamondbacks]] on opening day and his first save in his next appearance on April 5, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/giants-vs-d-backs/2017/04/02/490110?#=undefined,game_state=final,game_tab=box,game=490110|title=Giants v. D-backs Box Score|website=[[MLB.com]] |date=April 2, 2017|access-date=April 5, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/giants-vs-d-backs/2017/04/05/490132?#=undefined,game_state=final,game_tab=box,game=490132|title=Giants v. D-backs Box Score|website=[[MLB.com]] |date=April 5, 2017|access-date=April 5, 2017}}</ref> On June 7, Rodney became the 42nd pitcher all-time to [[List of Major League Baseball career games finished leaders|finish]] 500 career games. On September 22, Rodney became the 28th pitcher all-time to record [[300 save club|300 career saves]] in a victory over the [[Miami Marlins]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/diamondbacks-fernando-rodney-collects-39th-save-friday/|title=Rodney records 39th save of season in win over Miami Marlins|work=CBS Sports|date=September 23, 2017|access-date=September 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2017/09/22/fernando-rodney-300-saves-diamondbacks-closer/695990001/|title=Rodney joins 300 career save club|work=azcentral|date=September 22, 2017|access-date=September 23, 2017}}</ref>

===Minnesota Twins===
[[File:Fernando Rodney on Opening Day 2018 (39296697280) (Cropped).jpg|200px|thumb|right|Rodney pitching for the [[2018 Minnesota Twins season|Minnesota Twins in 2018]]]]
On December 15, 2017, Rodney signed a one-year, $4.5 million contract with the [[Minnesota Twins]]. The contract included incentives that could increase the amount to $6 million, as well as a 2019 team option.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/twins/news/twins-sign-free-agent-fernando-rodney/c-263538566|title=Twins sign veteran closer Rodney|last=Bollinger|first=Rhett|work=MLB.com|date=December 15, 2017|access-date=December 15, 2017}}</ref>

===Oakland Athletics===
On August 9, 2018, the Twins traded Rodney to the [[Oakland Athletics]] in exchange for minor league pitcher [[Dakota Chalmers]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/athletics/add-another-veteran-reliever-acquire-fernando-rodney-twins | title=A's add another veteran reliever, acquire Fernando Rodney from Twins| date=August 10, 2018}}</ref> In 22 games for the A's, Rodney served as a setup man. He pitched to a 3.92 ERA in {{frac|20|2|3}} innings. In 2018 he was the third-oldest player in the American League.<ref name="baseball-reference1">{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rodnefe01.shtml |title=Fernando Rodney Stats |publisher=Baseball-Reference.com |access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref>

On May 25, 2019, Rodney was designated for assignment by the Oakland A's. The A's released Rodney three days later.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/fernando-rodney-released-by-a-s|title=A's release reliever Rodney; Martini optioned|website=MLB.com|language=en|access-date=2019-05-29}}</ref> He had a 9.42 ERA in 17 appearances.

===Washington Nationals===
[[File:Fernando Rodney with Yan Gomes 2019 Nationals.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Rodney (left) with [[Yan Gomes]] in 2019]]
On June 1, 2019, Rodney signed a minor league contract with the [[Washington Nationals]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/06/nationals-to-sign-fernando-rodney.html|title=Nationals Sign Fernando Rodney|date=June 4, 2019 }}</ref> On June 25, he was called up to the major leagues.<ref>{{cite news |last1=De Nicola |first1=Christina |title=Nats call up veteran relievers Rodney, Venters|url=https://www.mlb.com/nationals/news/nats-add-jonny-venters-fernando-rodney-to-bullpen|access-date=June 25, 2019 |work=MLB.com |date=June 25, 2019}}</ref>

His combined record in 2019 was 0–5 with two saves and a 5.66 ERA in 47.2 innings.<ref name="baseball-reference1"/> He was the second-oldest player in the major leagues, behind [[Ichiro Suzuki]].<ref name="baseball-reference1"/> Rodney became the fourth player to appear in all rounds of the postseason (Wild Card, Division Series, Champion Series, and World Series) in both the AL and NL.<ref>{{cite web|last=Randhawa |first=Manny |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/fernando-rodney-makes-mlb-postseason-history |title=Fernando Rodney makes MLB postseason history |work=MLB.com |date=2019-10-24 |access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref> He had 6 postseason appearances, 3 of which came in the [[2019 World Series|World Series]]. The Nationals won, giving him his first championship at the age of 42.

===Sugar Land Skeeters===
On July 18, 2020, Rodney signed on to play for the [[Sugar Land Skeeters]] of the [[Constellation Energy League]] (a makeshift 4-team independent league created as a result of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]) for the 2020 season.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dunsmore |first1=Ryan |title=Skeeters set rosters for summer league |url=https://www.fbherald.com/sports/skeeters-set-rosters-for-summer-league/article_b0f11978-7102-56db-9343-6d1eedae37e7.html |access-date=August 29, 2020 |work=Fort Bend Herald |date=July 9, 2020}}</ref>

===Houston Astros===
On July 31, 2020, the Astros signed Rodney to a minor league deal.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/fernando-rodney-signs-minors-deal-with-astros|title=Rodney joins Astros on Minors deal|access-date=July 31, 2020}}</ref> Rodney was released by the Astros on September 2, 2020.

===Toros de Tijuana===
On March 1, 2021, Rodney signed with the [[Toros de Tijuana]] of the [[Mexican League]] for the 2021 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.torosdetijuana.com/?p=17041|title=SUMA TOROS DE TIJUANA "ARCO Y FLECHAS" DE FERNANDO RODNEY|website=torosdetijuana.com|language=ES|access-date=March 1, 2021}}</ref> He led the league in saves with 16, won the "Reliever of the Year" award, and saved 9 games in the playoffs to help the Toros win their second [[Serie del Rey|championship]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.torosdetijuana.com/?p=18304|title="FLECHAZOS" CERTEROS|website=torosdetijuana.com|language=ES|access-date=November 11, 2021}}</ref> Rodney returned to the Toros in 2022, and posted a 6–1 record with a 3.00 ERA and 22 saves in 39 innings pitched.

===Diablos Rojos del México===
On December 29, 2022, Rodney was traded to the [[Guerreros de Oaxaca]] in exchange for P [[Francis Martes]], and subsequently loaned to the [[Diablos Rojos del México]] for the 2023 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/diablos-rojos-fernando-rodney-llega-a-la-pandilla-escarlata|title=Diablos Rojos: Fernando Rodney llega a la Pandilla Escarlata|language=Spanish|website=[[Minor League Baseball]]|date=December 29, 2022|access-date=December 29, 2022}}</ref> He made 6 appearances, posting a 2–1 record with a 6.35 ERA over {{fraction|5|2|3}} innings. Rodney was released by the team on May 7, 2023.<ref name=MiLBStats>[https://www.milb.com/player/fernando-rodney-407845 Fernando Rodney Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball]</ref>

===Leones de Yucatán===
On May 12, 2023, Rodney signed with the [[Leones de Yucatán]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.leones.mx/es-oficial-la-flecha-aterriza-en-yucatan/|title=ES OFICIAL ¡LA FLECHA ATERRIZA EN YUCATÁN!|work=leones.mx|date=May 12, 2023 |language=Spanish|access-date=May 12, 2023}}</ref> In 18 appearances, he posted a 6.16 ERA and registered 6 saves over 19 innings pitched. Rodney was waived on July 3.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-3-de-julio-de-2023|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 3 de julio de 2023|website=[[Minor League Baseball]]|language=ES|date=July 3, 2023|access-date=July 4, 2023}}</ref>

===Hamilton Cardinals===
On November 28, 2024, Rodney signed with the [[Hamilton Cardinals]] of the [[Intercounty Baseball League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Former Tigers, Rays Closer Fernando Rodney Set to Continue Career in Canada|url=https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/former-detroit-tigers-tampa-bay-rays-seattle-mariners-closer-fernando-rodney-set-to-continue-career-in-canada-hamilton-cardinals-2025-hall-of-fame-ballot-01jdszkkr4vp|access-date=November 28, 2024|website=si.com|date=November 28, 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

==Pitch selection==
Rodney has primarily been a fastball-changeup pitcher. He throws both a two-seam sinking fastball averaging 95–96 MPH, and a four seam fastball averaging 96–97 MPH. His fastball has been thrown as high as 101.5 MPH, most recently in 2013. His main offspeed pitch is a [[palmball]]-style changeup at about 84 MPH. Opponents have hit the changeup at just a .179 clip over Rodney's career.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fangraphs.com/players/fernando-rodney/494/pitch-type-splits?position=P&data=pi&pitchtype=all |title=Fernando Rodney - PitchFX at Fangraphs.com |website=Fangraphs.com|language=en|access-date=2020-07-13}}</ref>

==Persona==
===Cap tilt===
Rodney is known for wearing his cap tilted at an angle toward the left side of his head. He said in 2016 that it came about as a tribute to his father, Ulise Rodney, who was a fisherman. Ulise also wore his cap tilted to the side because that was the side the sun hit his face. Rodney also said the tilted cap could be confusing for both hitters and baserunners. "The hitter looks for your eyes. It's like a dog. When you go somewhere, the first thing (a dog) looks at is your eyes and how you move."<ref>{{Cite web |title=FOX Sports News, Scores, Schedules, Odds, Shows, Streams & Videos |url=https://www.foxsports.com |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Bow and arrow routine===
Rodney is also known for celebrating a [[Save (baseball)|save]] by pretending to shoot a [[bow and arrow]] toward the sky, usually at a point high over center field.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wapc.mlb.com/cutfour/2013/02/14/41651480/fernando-rodney-known-for-his-bow-and-arrow-celebration-actually-has-a-real-bow-and-arrow|title=Fernando Rodney, known for his bow-and-arrow celebration, actually has a real bow and arrow|date=February 15, 2013|publisher=[[Major League Baseball]]|access-date=July 21, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2135910-mike-trout-and-albert-pujols-mock-mariners-closer-fernando-rodney-after-rally|title=Mike Trout and Albert Pujols Mock Mariners Closer Fernando Rodney After Rally|first=Ken|last=Chin|date=July 20, 2014|access-date=July 21, 2014|work=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref> He started the routine while with the Rays after saving a 1–0 ballgame on April 16, 2012, against their rival, the [[Boston Red Sox]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/tampa-bay-rays-fernando-rodney-revitalized-after-two-frustrating-seasons/1226546/|title=Tampa Bay Rays' Fernando Rodney revitalized after two frustrating seasons with Angels|first=Joe|last=Smith|date=April 23, 2012|access-date=July 21, 2014}}</ref> It became his tradition after successfully saving each game that season, and soon involved his Rays teammates. The infielders would approach the mound to watch Rodney shoot the arrow, and first baseman [[Carlos Pena]] would ask him where it had gone, with both theatrically pointing off into the distance as if following its flight.<ref name="l423">{{cite web | last=Topkin | first=Marc | title=Tampa Bay Rays closer Fernando Rodney plans to shoot his arrow at All-Star Game | website=Tampa Bay Times | date=2012-07-10 | url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/tampa-bay-rays-closer-fernando-rodney-plans-to-shoot-his-arrow-at-all-star/1239529/ | access-date=2025-01-25}}</ref>

In a July 20, 2014 game while pitching for the Seattle Mariners against his former team, the Los Angeles Angels, Rodney did the routine after making the third out to end the eighth inning. However, this time he mimicked shooting the arrow at the Angels dugout. In the ninth inning after walking [[Mike Trout]] on five pitches, Angels player [[Albert Pujols]] hit a double, scoring Trout, and mimicked shooting a bow and arrow from second base towards Trout. Trout then "shot an arrow" back at Pujols. The Angels went on to win 6–5 with a walk-off hit by [[Grant Green (baseball)|Grant Green]] the same inning.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/21/angels-arrows-fernando-rodney-rally_n_5605413.html|title=Fernando Rodney's Premature 'Bow And Arrow' Celebration Wakes Up The Angels (VIDEO)|first=Michael|last=Klopman|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|date=July 21, 2014|access-date=July 21, 2014}}</ref> Mariners broadcaster [[Dave Sims]] began calling "shoot that arrow in the sky!" when Rodney recorded a save.

==Personal life==
On June 25, 2018, Rodney became a naturalized United States citizen. Rodney was living in [[Pembroke Pines, Florida]] at the time.<ref>{{cite web|author=Rhett Bollinger
|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/fernando-rodney-becomes-us-citizen/c-286355372 |title=Rodney 'very proud' to become US citizen | work=MLB.com |date=July 20, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018 }}</ref>

==See also==
*[[List of Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic]]
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==References==
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