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2010: Part of a first base plattoon that saw him see action in 26 games ... Overcame injuries to hit .292 with one home run throughout the season ... Went 2-for-4 vs. Mesa State Mar. 28.
Junior College: Played sophomore season at San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif. ... Helped SJCC to first ever state super regional championship ... Hit the game-winning home run to help SJCC defeat number-one-ranked Ohlone College to earn SJCC''s first ever Super Regional win ... At SJCC, hit .333 with five home runs and 26 RBI ... Also played one season at West Valley College in Saratoga, Calif., helping the team to the 2008 State Championship ... Was a ''scholar-athlete'' at SJCC, boasting a GPA higher than 3.5.
High School: Was an honorable mention all-league selection at Valley Christian High School in San Jose, Calif. ... Helped VCHS to the CCS Regional Senior Division I Championship in 2007 ... Was a four-time scholar-athlete in high school ... As a senior, hit .357 with two home runs ... Coached by John Diatte ... Graduated with a 3.8 GPA.
Personal: Son of Jim and Alicia Rodriguez ... Has one younger brother, Caleb, and an older sister, Nevelle ... His father, Jim, played baseball at St. Mary''s College in Moraga, Calif. ... Is majoring in mass communications ... Enjoys weightlifting, writing and cooking.
