Congratulations to Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez on his 2,227th game started as a catcher in the Majors. Pudge passed Carlton Fisk for the number one spot.
As a fan of the Texas Rangers I can really appreciate what Rodriguez has done for the sport. His 12 seasons in Texas turned him into a superstar, as he was a ten time all-star and a ten time Gold Glove winner.
It was fitting that he set this record in Arlington, where he started as a 20 year old rookie in 1991. 1,426 of his career starts were for the Rangers, who's fans gave him a long standing ovation when he stepped up to the plate for his first at-bat in the top half of the third inning.
One of the best defensive catchers the game has ever seen and a first-ballot hall-of-famer, I wish the best of luck to Pudge for the remainder of his career.
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