Larry Rodriguez is a Channelview, Texas, native who begins his first season in El Paso in 2012.  The 5-10, 200 lbs right-hander pitched and played third base for San Jacinto College last season where he hit .301 with 53 hits, including nine doubles, one triple, and nine home runs.  As a pitcher a San Jacinto, he appeared in 24 games and compiled an 0-1 record with a 4.50 ERA in 12.0 innings pitched in relief with 19 strikeouts.  Rodriguez was signed to the White Sands Pupfish of the Pecos League before the Diablos bought out his contract in January.