687
GAMES PITCHED
459
CAREER WINS
57
YEARS YOUNG
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
A Legacy Built on the Mound
From the classroom to the boardroom and from the pitcher’s mound to the record books, Rodney Tafoya’s journey reflects decades of dedication, achievement, and an enduring passion for baseball.
Education & Professional Career
St. Michael’s High School
Graduate — Santa Fe, New Mexico
Newman University
Graduate — Wichita, Kansas
Bank Executive
1993–2017
Rodney successfully balanced a 35-year career in independent professional baseball with a distinguished career in banking.
Baseball Career
- Pitched in 687 games.
- Compiled a 459–98 lifetime record.
- Played for 201 different teams across Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, and the United States.
- Pitched four no-hit games and one perfect game.
- Retired from 35 years in independent professional baseball in 2022 at age 57.
- Became the MSBL’s first 300-game winner in 2013.
Championships & Major Achievements
- 37 National Championship Rings
- 15 MABL/MSBL New Mexico State Championships
- 2008 MLB World Series Ring — Philadelphia Phillies Scouting & Player Development Staff
Hall of Fame Recognition
- 2014 — MSBL National Hall of Fame Recipient
- 2018 — National Semi-Professional Hall of Fame Recipient
- 2026 — Nominated for the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame
Rodney Tafoya is the author of two published books that capture his passion for baseball and the experiences that have shaped his journey. At 62, Rodney Tafoya’s story is still being written. From decades of competition and championship achievements to his work as an executive, author, and mentor, his journey continues to demonstrate that passion, preparation, and perseverance can carry a person far beyond the years others may expect.
The Ageless Arm isn’t simply a name. It’s a reflection of a life lived with purpose, discipline, and an enduring love for the game.
THE MAN BEHIND THE STORY
More Than a Baseball Story
Rodney Tafoya has spent much of his life competing, leading and pushing forward.
Baseball was never simply a game to Rodney. It became part of his identity—a place where discipline, preparation, failure, perseverance and passion came together. As a left-handed pitcher, he built a remarkable amateur career while continuing to pursue his professional life away from the field.
His journey eventually took him beyond baseball and into the banking world, where he built a successful career spanning decades. But the greatest test of his resilience came in February 2022, when Rodney suffered a near-fatal hemorrhagic stroke.
What followed was a different kind of competition.
Recovery demanded patience, discipline and the willingness to fight through days when progress was measured in small victories. Through therapy, mindfulness, faith, determination and the support of those around him, Rodney continued moving forward.
That experience changed the way he looked at life, purpose and the idea of an “ageless” passion.
Today, Rodney continues to write, speak, share his experiences and pursue new goals.
His story is not simply about how long an arm can throw a baseball.
It is about what happens when passion survives adversity.
And it is about discovering that the next chapter can still be worth fighting for.
FROM THE PRESS TO THE PITCHER’S MOUND
Rodney in the News
Explore stories, profiles and published features documenting Rodney Tafoya’s baseball journey, his years on the mound, and the passion that has continued to shape his life.
PUBLICATION: PECOS LEAGUE · 2012
Love of Baseball Keeps Fuego Pitcher Going and Going
Rodney Tafoya’s story as a 48-year-old pitcher for the Santa Fe Fuego, pursuing his goal of 300 amateur wins and continuing to compete through his love of baseball.
MSBL National Hall of Fame
2014 HALL OF FAME
Rod Tafoya Inducted Into the MSBL National Hall of Fame
Recognizing Rodney’s induction into the 2014 MSBL National Hall of Fame, his 305 MSBL victories at the time, and his appearances in 24 MSBL World Series.
The Santa Fe New Mexican
SEPTEMBER 2026
“Ageless Arm” Tafoya Says He Still Wants to Pitch, Even After Stroke
A recent feature about Rodney’s baseball journey, recovery after his stroke, progress in rehabilitation, and determination to return to the mound.
Newman University Magazine · FALL 2014
Newman Alum Rod “The Ageless Arm” Tafoya Is Staying in the Game
A profile of Rodney’s decades in baseball, his 300-win milestone, his college years, and the determination that kept him competing while building a banking career
THE BOOKS
Stories From the Journey
AGELESS ARM
Baseball gave Rodney Tafoya more than a sport to play. It gave him a lifelong passion.
Ageless Arm explores the experiences, memories and determination behind Rodney’s journey in baseball and the mindset that has kept his passion alive long after the traditional boundaries of the game.
INSIDE THE CORE: THE PASSION LIVES ON
What happens when the life you’ve built is suddenly interrupted—and you have to find the strength to begin again?
Inside the Core: The Passion Lives On takes readers inside Rodney Tafoya’s journey through baseball, career, adversity and recovery, exploring the passion and determination that continued to drive him through one of the most difficult chapters of his life.
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
More Than Baseball
Baseball may be one of the most recognizable parts of Rodney Tafoya’s story, but it is only one part of the journey.
Baseball
A lifetime of competition, discipline and passion for the game.
CAREER
Years of professional experience in banking taught Rodney another form of leadership, responsibility and perseverance.
RECOVERY
A near-fatal stroke changed his life—but it did not take away his determination to keep moving forward.
PURPOSE
Today, Rodney shares his story through his books, conversations, appearances and the lessons he has gained along the way.
LESSONS FROM THE JOURNEY
What Keeps the Passion Alive?
RESILIENCE
Life can change without warning. Resilience is choosing to continue.
DISCIPLINE
The habits that build an athlete can also build a life.
PURPOSE
Success means more when there is something bigger than yourself behind it.
PASSION
Age may change the playing field, but it doesn’t have to end the passion.This section makes the website about the reader too, not only Rodney.Someone who has never played baseball can still connect with the message.And that is important for selling the book.
Rodney in the Media
IN THE COMMUNITY & IN CONVERSATION
The Passion Lives On.
Rodney Tafoya’s story is still unfolding. Through baseball, recovery, his books and the experiences he shares with others, Rodney continues to demonstrate that life’s most meaningful chapters can begin when we choose to keep moving forward.
Discover his books, follow his journey, or connect with Rodney about an upcoming conversation or appearance
