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Rudy Seanez
Los Angeles Dodgers – No. 38
Relief pitcher
Bats: Right	Throws: Right
MLB Debut
September 7, 1989 for the Cleveland Indians
Selected MLB Statistics (through 2006)
Record	30-23
Saves	11
ERA	4.21
Games pitched	429
Teams
Cleveland Indians (1989-91) San Diego Padres (1993, 2002, 2005, 2006) Los Angeles Dodgers (1994-95, 2007) Atlanta Braves (1998-2000, 2001) Texas Rangers (2002) Boston Red Sox (2003, 2006) Kansas City Royals (2004) Florida Marlins (2004)

Rudy Caballero Seanez [see-AHN-yez] (born October 20, 1968 in Brawley, California) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Originally drafted by the Cleveland Indians in 1986, Seanez has made major league appearances for many teams between 1989 and 2006, including the Indians, San Diego Padres (four separate stints), Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox (twice), Kansas City Royals, and Florida Marlins. He bats and throws right handed.

Currently, Seanez is attemping to secure a role with the Los Angeles Dodgers as a non-roster invitee to their Spring Training.

Seanez is an aggressive pitcher who will challenge a hitter with his 96-MPH fastball. He also has a decent slider and an effective changeup, being able against batters from both sides of the plate. He also does a better job than most short relievers at controlling the running game, and is a competent fielder, despite a history of back problems.

Seanez's best season came in 2005 with the San Diego Padres. He posted a 7-1 record with a 2.69 ERA, setting career highs in wins (7), games pitched (57), innings (60.1) and strikeouts (84), while his 2.69 ERA was his lowest since posting a 2.66 mark with the Dodgers in 1994. With only 22 walks issued, Seanez averaged nearly four strikeouts per walk. He limited opponents to a .222 batting average, including a .212 mark against right handed hitters, and compiled a WHIP of 1.18. He also ranked second among National League relievers with 12.5 strikeouts per nine innings and tied for second in the league with seven relief wins.

In a 15-season career, Seanez is 30-23 with 11 saves and a 4.21 ERA in 429 appearances, all in relief. Beyond the numbers, Seanez has shown the ability to overcome numerous injuries, combining weightlifting with some mixed martial arts during his offseason workout regimen. [1] Seanez has also trained with professional Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters but denies he will fight once he retires because of his family. [2]

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