Nico Rodriguez

Nico Rodriguez vs. Northern Colorado - 2021

Height:
6-2
Weight:
215
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Edinburg, Texas
High School:
Robert Vela HS

HONORS
Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team (2019-20)
Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (Fall 2019)
Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (Fall 2020)
Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (Spring 2021)
Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (Spring 2022)

SOPHOMORE (2022)
Made eight relief appearances in 2022 … Had no record and a 7.71 ERA (6 ER, 7 IP) with eight strikeouts and 11 walks … Threw a season-long 1 1/3 innings in season debut against Arizona on February 18, striking out one with two earned runs on two hits … Helped combine for a shutout at Loyola Marymount on March 4, striking out the side in an inning of work … Struck out multiple hitters three times … Struck out two over an inning on March 18 against Morehead State and two in an inning against UC Irvine on April 23 … Held opponents scoreless in five of eight outings … Walked five in 2/3 of an inning against Northern Colorado on March 30 .. Made two relief appearances during Big 12 play, posting no record and a 0.00 ERA (0 E, 1.1 IP) with two walks and no strikeouts.

FRESHMAN (2021)
Made six relief appearances in 2021, picking up a save with a 6.75 ERA (5 ER, 6.2 IP) ... Struck out three and walked two ... Earned save in first collegiate appearance, picking up a one-out save vs. Gonzaga on February 22 ... Season-long two scoreless innings vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff on April 6, striking out one without a walk or hit allowed ... Did not allow a run in four of six games ... Did not give up a hit or run over 1 2/3 innings on February 27 vs. Western Michigan ... Threw a perfect inning against Northern Colorado on April 13 with a strikeout ... Did not allow a hit or run in four non-conference contests (5 IP) ... In two Big 12 games, allowed five earned runs on three hits in 1 2/3 innings.

2020 SUMMER LEAGUE
Played for the Rockford (Illinois) Rivets of the Northwoods League ... Appeared in six games and totaled 12 strikeouts in 10 2/3 innings with a 6.75 earned run average ... Struck out a season-high four batters over three innings in his last game vs. Fond du Lac on July 27 ... He did not allow an earned run in back-to-back outings (July 6-10), striking out three batters over three innings with two hits given up in that span ... He struck out multiple hitters in four of six appearances ... The Rivets finished 16-27 and in third in the Wisconsin-Illinois (East) Division.

FRESHMAN (2020)
Did not appear in any games in 2020.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Robert Vela High School in Edinburg, Texas ... A four-year letterwinner for Robert Vela, leading the Sabercats to three straight district titles ... Posted a career record of 20-6 with a 2.29 ERA and 251 strikeouts ... 2019 district pitcher of the year and R6V player of the year ... Named to 2019 all-state second team ... 2018 all-district first team and 2017 all-district second team as a pitcher and outfielder ... Named 2016 district newcomer of the year ... Three-year letterwinner in football and was a three-time all-district tight end (2016-18) ... Academic all-state in baseball and football.

PERSONAL
Born on December 12, 2000 in Edinburg, Texas ... Son of Rolando and Maria Rodriguez ... Has two brothers, Ryan and Trey, and one sister, Mikaela ... Credits his father as his biggest baseball influence ... Athletic training major.