Rodolfo Cardona

RODOLFO CARDONA
SHORTSTOP
Born: November 27, 1986
Height: 5′ 10″
Weight: 155
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Signed: Int. FA, Baltimore Orioles, 2004
How Acquired: 2009 Rule 5 Draft, 2nd Pick, AAA Phase
Agent: N/A

WTM’S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES
The Pirates selected Cardona from the Orioles in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.

2004-09: Hit very little in the VSL for three years, then surprisingly had two very respectable seasons in rookie ball. Went back to struggling at the plate in 2009. Primarily split time between short and second, and is capable defensively.

2010: Figured to be utility infielder at Bradenton, but opened the season starting at second due to Brock Holt being hurt. Did well enough for a dozen games but went out for the season with right shoulder injury.

Cardona should be eligible for minor league free agency now and so may not be back.
STATS
Baseball Reference
CONTRACT INFORMATION
2010: Minor League Contract
    PLAYER INFORMATION
    Signing Bonus: N/A
    MiLB Debut: 2005
    MLB Debut: N/A
    MiLB FA Eligible: Eligible
    MLB FA Eligible: N/A
    Rule 5 Eligible: Eligible
    Added to 40-Man: N/A
    Options Remaining: 3 (USED: N/A)
    MLB Service Time: 0.000
    TRANSACTIONS
    2004: Signed by the Baltimore Orioles as an international free agent.
    December 10, 2009: Selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Baltimore Orioles with the 2nd pick in the AAA phase of the 2009 Rule 5 draft.