Yankees prospect Elmer Rodriguez, 22, is making his Major League debut on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. He is ranked as the Yankees' No. 3 prospect.
Key points
Elmer Rodriguez is a Yankees prospect.
He is 22 years old.
Rodriguez is making his Major League debut.
He is ranked as the Yankees' No. 3 prospect.
He will start against the Texas Rangers.
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See emotional moment as Yankees prospect finds out he's going to majors
It was a moment Elmer Rodriguez will never forget.
One of the Yankees’ most promising young pitchers, the 22-year-old righthander is set to make his Major League debut Wednesday afternoon.
Rodriguez, rated the Yankees’ No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline, will start the series finale at Texas against the Rangers.
No. 10 Bob Shawkey with 1,163 strikeouts. He pitched with the club from 1915 to 1927. He is seen above in a team photo with the infamous 1927 Yankees.
No. 9 Mariano Rivera with 1,173 strikeouts in pinstripes.
World Series MVP Mariano Rivera waves to fans in 1999.
Q&A
Who is Elmer Rodriguez and what is his significance to the Yankees?
Elmer Rodriguez is a 22-year-old pitcher ranked as the Yankees' No. 3 prospect, making his Major League debut.
When is Elmer Rodriguez's Major League debut scheduled?
Elmer Rodriguez's Major League debut is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
Which team will Elmer Rodriguez face in his debut?
Elmer Rodriguez will face the Texas Rangers in his Major League debut.
What position does Elmer Rodriguez play?
Elmer Rodriguez is a right-handed pitcher.
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No. 8 Mel Stottlemyre Sr., long-time New York Yankee pitcher and pitching coach with 1,257.
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Yankees manager Joe Torre and pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre walk towards the dugout during opening ceremonies at the Yankees home opener at Yankees Stadium in Bronx, NY Monday April 2, 2001.
No. 7 Mike Mussina with 1,278 strikeouts with the Yankees.
Mike Mussina of the New York Yankees waves to the crowd after being taken out of the game in the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox on September 18, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
Former New York Yankee pitcher Mike Mussina answers questions during the Hall of Fame press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in New York.
No. 6 Lefty Gomez with 1,468 strikeouts. Gomez spent nearly his whole career with the Yankees from 1930-1942.
No. 5 Red Ruffing with 1,526 strikeouts. Ruffing pitched for the Yankees from 1930 to 1942.
No. 4 CC Sabathia with 1,700 strikeouts while with the Yankees.
Starting pitcher CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees sits in the dugout during the first inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on April 30, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona.
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (right) talks with starting pitcher CC Sabathia (52) in the dugout during the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on Friday, July 21, 2017.
Yankee Ron Guidry delivers a pitch during game with Blue Jays. June 30, 1987 REUTERS/Gary Hershorn 87215082 ACTION BASEBALL NY METS PITCHING; Guidry, Ron Ron Guidry DISCLAIMER: The image is presented in its original, uncropped, and untoned state. Due to the age and historical nature of the image, we recommend verifying all associated metadata, which was transferred from the index stored by the Bettmann Archives, and may be truncated.
Yankees former pitcher Ron Guidry throws out a ceremonial first pitch during the old timers' day ceremony before a game between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium in 2022. Not since the days of Reggie Jackson and Guidry in pinstripes, and Steve Garvey and Fernando Valenzuela in Dodger blue, have the two legendary franchises met in the World Series.
No. 2 Whitey Ford with 1,956 career strikeouts in pinstripes.
Phil Rizutto and Whitey Ford throw out the first pitch of Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 22, 2000 at Yankee Stadium.
Whitey Ford is introduced during the Old Timer's Day ceremonies at Yankee Stadium on June 20, 2015
No. 1 Andy Pettitte tops the list with 2,020 career strikeouts as a member of the Yankees.
Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte tips his hat after being taken out of the game 10/7/1999 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx during Game 2 of the American League Divisional Series. Texas Rangers at New York Yankees.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
No. 10 Bob Shawkey with 1,163 strikeouts. He pitched with the club from 1915 to 1927. He is seen above in a team photo with the infamous 1927 Yankees.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
No. 10 Bob Shawkey with 1,163 strikeouts. He pitched with the club from 1915 to 1927. He is seen above in a team photo with the infamous 1927 Yankees.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
No. 9 Mariano Rivera with 1,173 strikeouts in pinstripes.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
World Series MVP Mariano Rivera waves to fans in 1999.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
Former New York Yankee pitcher Mariano Rivera answers questions during a Hall of Fame press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in New York.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
No. 8 Mel Stottlemyre Sr., long-time New York Yankee pitcher and pitching coach with 1,257.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
New York Yankees pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre waves in response to the ovation of the crowd at opening day ceremonies April 12 at Yankee Stadium as third base coach Willie Randolph applauds (R). The former Yankees pitching star has been diagnosed with a form of bone cancer, but plans to stay on the job while undergoing treatment.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
Yankees manager Joe Torre and pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre walk towards the dugout during opening ceremonies at the Yankees home opener at Yankees Stadium in Bronx, NY Monday April 2, 2001.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
No. 7 Mike Mussina with 1,278 strikeouts with the Yankees.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
Mike Mussina of the New York Yankees waves to the crowd after being taken out of the game in the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox on September 18, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
Former New York Yankee pitcher Mike Mussina answers questions during the Hall of Fame press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in New York.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
No. 6 Lefty Gomez with 1,468 strikeouts. Gomez spent nearly his whole career with the Yankees from 1930-1942.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
No. 5 Red Ruffing with 1,526 strikeouts. Ruffing pitched for the Yankees from 1930 to 1942.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
No. 4 CC Sabathia with 1,700 strikeouts while with the Yankees.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
Starting pitcher CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees sits in the dugout during the first inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on April 30, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (right) talks with starting pitcher CC Sabathia (52) in the dugout during the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on Friday, July 21, 2017.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
Yankee Ron Guidry delivers a pitch during game with Blue Jays. June 30, 1987 REUTERS/Gary Hershorn 87215082 ACTION BASEBALL NY METS PITCHING; Guidry, Ron Ron Guidry DISCLAIMER: The image is presented in its original, uncropped, and untoned state. Due to the age and historical nature of the image, we recommend verifying all associated metadata, which was transferred from the index stored by the Bettmann Archives, and may be truncated.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
Yankees former pitcher Ron Guidry throws out a ceremonial first pitch during the old timers' day ceremony before a game between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium in 2022. Not since the days of Reggie Jackson and Guidry in pinstripes, and Steve Garvey and Fernando Valenzuela in Dodger blue, have the two legendary franchises met in the World Series.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
No. 2 Whitey Ford with 1,956 career strikeouts in pinstripes.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
Phil Rizutto and Whitey Ford throw out the first pitch of Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 22, 2000 at Yankee Stadium.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
Whitey Ford is introduced during the Old Timer's Day ceremonies at Yankee Stadium on June 20, 2015
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
No. 1 Andy Pettitte tops the list with 2,020 career strikeouts as a member of the Yankees.
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The Top 10 Yankees strikeout leaders. Who is No. 1?
Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte tips his hat after being taken out of the game 10/7/1999 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx during Game 2 of the American League Divisional Series. Texas Rangers at New York Yankees.
And in an emotional moment caught on video, Rodriguez was informed by Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre manager Shelley Duncan that he was heading to the big leagues.
