Nova Southeastern University Athletics

AS A JUNIOR (2011)
Pitched a complete-game in his second career start in the NCAA South Regionals against Stillman, earning a win and leading the program to its first NCAA postseason win…Appeared in 14 games and started in two…Earned the second most wins among the team’s relievers…Struck out 24 batters…Walked only 11 batters on the season…As a DH, hit 3-for-5 and scored twice against Eckerd (4/3)…Pitched 2.2 shutout innings against Franklin Pierce and struck out four batters (3/15).

PREVIOUS SCHOOL
Played for Miami Dade College for two years… Last season he posted 20 strikeouts with a 4.65 ERA and a .421 batting average.

HIGH SCHOOL
Played for three years at Belen Jesuit High School… His senior season he was named First-Team All-Dade County, First-Team All-State, Pitcher of the Year, and holds the current strikeout record of 127… He batted .456 with eight homeruns and held a 1.87 ERA on the mound… He lead his team to a state tournament appearance his senior season.

PERSONAL
Majoring in exercise science… Lists his favorite food as Italian...His favorite movie is The Mighty Ducks II and his favorite actor is Mark Wahlberg…. The Miami Dolphins is his favorite team… Son of Luis and Mercy Rodriguez and has a brother, Luis.