| Rudy Seánez | |
|---|---|
 Seánez with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2007 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1968-10-20)October 20, 1968 (age 57) Brawley, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 7, 1989, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 28, 2008, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 41–30 |
| Earned run average | 4.10 |
| Strikeouts | 574 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
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Rudy Caballero Seánez [Seh-ah-nez] (born October 20, 1968), is an American former professionalbaseballrelief pitcher, who played in all or parts of 17Major League Baseball (MLB) seasons, over a 20-year span (1989–2008).
Seánez, who is of Mexican American descent, was originally drafted by theCleveland Indians in1986.[1] Over the course of his long big league career, he has played for many teams, including the Cleveland Indians,San Diego Padres (four separate stints),Los Angeles Dodgers (twice),Atlanta Braves (twice),Texas Rangers,Boston Red Sox (twice),Kansas City Royals,Florida Marlins, andPhiladelphia Phillies. Seánez garnered oneWorld Series ring, with the2008 Phillies. He threw and battedright-handed.
Seanez attendedBrawley Union High School inBrawley,California, and was a letterman infootball andbaseball. He was drafted out of high school by the Cleveland Indians in the 4th round of the 1986MLB draft.
Seánez made his major league debut on September 7, 1989, for the Indians against theToronto Blue Jays. He worked 2 scoreless innings in relief during the Indians 17-9 loss to the Blue Jays.
On September 29 2004 while pitching for theFlorida Marlins Seánez recorded the final out at Montreal'sOlympic Stadium when he got Terrmel Sledge to pop out to third base to end the finalMontreal Expos home game before the team became theWashington Nationals in 2005
Seánez' best season came in2005 with the San Diego Padres. He posted a 7–1 record with a 2.69ERA, setting career highs inwins (7),games pitched (57),innings (60.1) andstrikeouts (84). With only 22walks issued, Seánez averaged nearly fourstrikeouts per walk. He limited opponents to a .222batting average and compiled aWHIP of 1.18. He also ranked second amongNational League relievers with 12.5strikeouts per nine innings and tied for second in the league with seven relief wins.
In a 16-season career, Seánez is 41–30 with 12saves and a 4.12 ERA in 515 appearances, all in relief. Seánez showed ability to overcome numerous injuries, combiningweightlifting with mixedmartial arts during his off-season workout regimen.[2] Seánez also trained with professionalUltimate Fighting Championship fighters and sports several tattoos.[2][3]
Seánez was an aggressive pitcher who challenged hitters with his 96 mile-per-hourfastball. Hisslider andchangeup were also effective, and he was capable against batters from both sides of the plate. He did a better job than many middle relievers at holding on base runners, and was a competent fielder despite a history of back problems.
In 2008, after 20 years in the big leagues, Seanez earned his firstWorld Series ring as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. He was not included on the club's postseason roster, but did travel with the team and was in uniform for all of the team's playoff games.
On May 18, 2009, he passed a physical and signed a minor league deal to theLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim.[4] He was released on July 18.
In November 2010, he retired from baseball. He currently owns Seanez Sports Academy. The 15,776 square foot facility includes cages for batting and pitching. There is also an open area for agility training, and a sports performance gym.[5]