WEBOct 1, 2010 · Rod Carew. Positions: First Baseman and Second Baseman. Bats: Left • Throws: Right. 6-0 , 170lb (183cm, 77kg) Born: October 1, 1945 in Gatun, Panama. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1991. (Voted by BBWAA on 401/443 ballots) View Rod Carew's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).