Dereck Rodríguez
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Iván Dereck Rodríguez, nicknamed D-Rod, is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Dorados de Chihuahua of the Mexican League. The Minnesota Twins selected Rodríguez in the sixth round of th
Rodríguez with the San Francisco Giants
Jeff Samardzija
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Jeffrey Alan Samardzija, nicknamed "Shark", is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played college baseball and football for the University of Notre Dame, and was recognized as a two-t
Dereck Rodríguez
…posted a 4–1 win–loss record and a 3.40 ERA. The Giants promoted him to the major leagues on May 28. Rodríguez made his major league debut in relief of Jeff Samardzija on May 29, 2018, against the Colorado Rockies. During the game, he pitched 3+1⁄3 innings and hit an RBI double. Rodríguez had a successful rookie year…
Samardzija with the San Francisco Giants in 2018
Samardzija playing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team in 2006
Samardzija pitching for the Iowa Cubs in 2010
Samardzija pitching for the Chicago Cubs in 2012 spring training