Co-Founder & Catching
Eddy Rodriguez
From a fishing boat out of Cuba to the Major Leagues — and now one of the most respected catching developers in the game.
12Seasons as a Pro Catcher
4MLB Organizations Played For
1st ABHome Run in His MLB Debut
#2Marlins Org. Receiving Rank (2021)
Who He Is
A Catcher’s Mind, A Developer’s Craft
Eddy Rodriguez has lived the game from every angle — a 12-year professional catcher who reached the Major Leagues, then became one of baseball’s most sought-after catching minds, building defensive programs for the Angels, Marlins, and Mets.
His story starts on his father’s fishing boat, defecting from Cuba as a boy. That same grit defines how he develops players today — hands-on, detailed, and human-first.
The Journey
From the Big Leagues to The Ranch
A Major League playing career, three MLB coaching stops, and a reputation for transforming catching departments.
New York MetsMinor League Field Coordinator2023–2024
Directed on-field player development across the Mets’ minor league system.
- Coordinated defensive, baserunning, and positional development for every position player in the system
- Aligned coaching staff, coordinators, and front office around a unified development curriculum
- Integrated data, video, and analytics into daily player-development decisions
Miami MarlinsMLB Catching Coach2020–2022
Owned the organization’s catching philosophy from the Major League level down through the system.
- Transformed the org’s receiving from #22 (2019) to #2 in Extra Strikes Gained by 2021 — plus #3 in Blocking and #6 in Throwing
- Helped guide a young Marlins club to the 2020 postseason through a pandemic-shortened season
- Built individualized player plans for every catcher and standardized catching technique across all levels
Los Angeles AngelsMinor League Catching Coordinator2019
His first professional coaching role — and an immediate impact.
- Lifted the organization from #26 to #6 in Extra Strikes Gained in a single season
- Built a holistic catching program spanning physical prep, skill acquisition, reporting, and pro development
Professional Playing CareerCatcher · Reds, Padres, Rays, Yankees2006–2017
Twelve seasons behind the plate, known for elite defense and handling a pitching staff.
- Reached the Majors with the San Diego Padres — homered in his first MLB at-bat off Johnny Cueto (Aug 2, 2012)
- With the Yankees, mentored young arms Luis Severino and Jordan Montgomery on game-calling and pitcher-catcher relationships
- University of Miami standout (2003–2006), teammate of Ryan Braun and Yonder Alonso
Detailed. Hands-On. Human-First.
The Record
Impact & Milestones
HR
Debut to Remember
Homered in his very first Major League at-bat off Johnny Cueto — one of the rare players to do so.
#2
Receiving Turnaround
Elevated the Marlins from 22nd to 2nd in Extra Strikes Gained in just two seasons behind the plate.
2
Future MLB Arms
Mentored Luis Severino and Jordan Montgomery early in their careers with the Yankees.
3
MLB Coaching Stops
Built and led catching & player-development programs for the Angels, Marlins, and Mets.
12
Years Behind the Plate
A dozen professional seasons across four organizations shaped his development-first philosophy.
‘U’
Miami Hurricane
A University of Miami standout who played alongside future big leaguers Ryan Braun and Yonder Alonso.
At The Ranch Today
Building the Next Generation
As Co-Founder of The Florida Baseball Ranch, Eddy brings his Major League catching expertise to every athlete — developing the complete catcher through the DuraCatch™ system, one individualized plan at a time.