Roderick Edwin Kanehl (April 1, 1934 – December 14, 2004) was an American second baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball who played his entire career with the New York Mets (1962–1964).

Beloved by Mets fans, his attitude was exemplary for a team that lost a modern-era record 120 games in its inaugural season.

Kanehl played his final major-league season when Shea Stadium opened its doors in 1964.

After the 1964 season, the Mets did not invite Kanehl to spring training, but also prevented him from taking a minor league coaching job he had been offered by the Yankee organization.

After suffering a heart attack, Kanehl died at a hospital in Palm Springs, California at age 70.