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Ignacio Rodriguez Profile
Previous Baseball Experience: He played Little League baseball while also playing for Jane Adams High School.
High School Accomplishments: He graduated and played baseball for four years in high school
Favorite Baseball Players: Manny Ramirez, Dustin Pedroia, Albert Pujols
Favorite Baseball Moment: Advancing to the championship game during high school.
Person that has Influenced Igancio the most: His mother
Favorite Baseball Movie: The Rookie
Favorite Food: Rice, beans, steak.
Favorite Music: Bachata
Ignacio’s prediction for the coming season: The team will win the conference championship
Ignacio’s personal goals for the coming season: He wants to be a major contributor while hitting .350
Best part of studying and playing for Lehman: The atmosphere.
Something that makes him different: He's funny
The 411 on Ignacio Rodriguez:
Ignacio Rodriguez is entering his second year with the Lightning. A graduate of Jane Adams High School in the Bronx, Rodriguez was a teammate of Leonardo Hernandez, a standout that played at the 2007 PSAL championship at Keyspan Park. He'll be expected to be a role player for the Lightning in 2009, and he has worked diligently in the offseason to get himself into shape and prepare himself for any role Head Coach John Quirk sees fit for him.
Coach Quirk’s comments on Ignacio:
“Igancio will be a utility player for us, and he'll see time at second base as well as in the outfield. He has worked diligently in the offseason in an attempt to be in the mix this year, and I've been impressed with his work ethic."
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