The Census Bureau recruited Texas Rangers catcher Ivan Rodriguez and several other baseball stars in its campaign for a full count in next year’s national statistical survey (aka “The Census”). Network television, broadcast outlets in all 28 baseball markets and Sports Illustrated will run ads starting in February. In addition to the air time and the five SI pages, the bureau paid $150,000 for the baseball marketing package. Other players making the Census Bureau pitch include Derek Jeter of the NY Yankees and Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants.