RIP - Roberto Rodriguez

Roberto Rodriguez passed away in his native Venezuela on September 23, 2012 at age 70.

Rodriguez pitched in the minors from 1964-74 for the Athletics, and later, the Cubs. He appeared in 15 games for the Kansas City Athletics in 1967, and spent most of the 1970 season in the majors with the A's, Padres, and Cubs.

He also played baseball in Venezuela from 1961-79, and later coached in his country.