12/10/08

Francisco Rodriguez: By the numbers

Here are some numbers on the Mets new closer, Francisco Rodriguez.26: Age of K-Rod.

75: The number he will wear with the Mets. He used to wear 57, but Johan Santana already stakes claim to that. As I noted when he was signed, the most logical number for him to choose was 75. And he did.

37: Millions of dollars he will be paid over the next three years.

14: Millions of dollars the vesting option is worth for the fourth year.

62: Saves last year, the single season record.

7: Blown saves in 2008.

149: Saves over the last three seasons.

587: Career strikeouts.

23: Career wins.

17: Career loses.

2.35: Career ERA.

208: Career saves.

3: All Star experiences.

1: World Series ring.

91-94: General pitch speed range (mph).

451.7: Career innings pitched.

3.13: Postseason ERA.

.957: Career fielding percentage.

0: Career at bats.

1: Rich guy.

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