For only playing in eight games, the numbers were fine, but his 5.2 yards per carry were by far a career low. Special Assistant to GM/Player Procurement. The Florida Athletic Coaches Association all-star games in Sebring two weeks before the draft is always a must-attend event for scouts. Grade:60, Cutter:88-90 t91 with run in on opposite-sided batters; compliments the fastball well; hitters struggle to square it up. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, That his velo has regressed is a real problem since he needs to feast off his fastball to succeed. Rodriguez's delivery does worry some scouts--it's somewhat violent with a quick stab and a head whack, but he repeats it and throws strikes. Team: Los Angeles Angels (majors, 60-day IL) Born: July 20, 1998 in Coral Springs, FL us Draft: Drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 4th round of the 2016 MLB June Amateur Draft from Monsignor Edward Pace HS (Miami Gardens, FL).. High School: Monsignor Moreover, Rodriguez was often just replaced on third downs by a backup running back, which speaks to what Kentucky thought about his third-down skills. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. One of the SEC's most dominant players during his time at Kentucky, Chris Rodriguez, has officially declared for the draft. 2022 MLB Draft Scouting Report for RHP Landon Sims, 2022 MLB Draft Scouting Report & Interview with Elijah Green, Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 185 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2016 Draft, Round 4RuleV: On 40-Man Roster. Rodriguez would do well to find his way into the fourth round. Can struggle to settle and explode in a new direction. Rarely wastes time behind the line; plays behind his pads. Hes a project to be sure, but hes talented. He has since been added. He has the size, strength and adequate footwork to be a capable short-yardage and battering ram backup. His control needs polish. He probably also needs a bit of a velo boost (he averaged about 92 in 2019), which I think he has a shot to find in one-inning bursts. HT/WT. Chris Rodriguez Jr. NFL Draft Profile. Theres a Victor Robles vibe to the swing, and while Robles is obviously very good, hes a flawed offensive player. 5.8. MORE: FREE Mock Draft Simulator With Trades. Killam sat 8891 mph in college at Georgetown and did not pitch during the summer after he was drafted. Paris pre-draft profile existed at the intersection of traits a lot of draft models seem to prioritize (chiefly, his age, then his position) and old school scouting (this was one of the 2019 drafts best athletes, a high-effort 70 runner with good baseball instincts). The NFL needs a youth injection at the position, and they very well may get it. Executive Assistant to the President of Baseball Operations. Deveaux has yet to develop a modicum of feel to hit and hes undergone yet another swing change, the latest of about a half-dozen he and the Angels have tried. However, it's hard to see an exciting ceiling with Rodriguez given his lack of speed, explosiveness and third-down skills. Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when Rodriguez finds a seam. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). Weve seen this org pursue two-way players, switch-hitters, college pitching, and those aforementioned athletes in the draft but because the Angels have been buyers for most of the last several years we havent seen what tendencies pro scouting would have in the event of a rebuild or fire sale. WebScouting Reports CAREER Transactions Selected by Angels in fourth round of 2016 draft; signed June 17, 2016 On disabled list, April 5-Sept. 9, 2018. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. In the past Ive compared him to a mirror image of Freddy Peralta, a long-armed side-armer with a cross-bodied delivery, except left-handed rather than right. GRADE: 6.1 (High-Level Developmental Prospect/Round 5), Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Bonilla made pretty consistent contact throughout 2019 and looked like he had a shot to profile with a balanced combination of contact, on-base ability, and modest pop. (76%*), 217 Detmers works his heater in on the hands of righties and can run it off their hip and back into the zone for looking strikes. But this style of hitting suits Paris skillset. Rodriguez brings a nice blend of size, speed and power. The Halos were able to swing him 40 picks later, signing him for near $100,000 over slot as the youngest player in the draft class by nearly two months. His velocity isnt all the way back coming out of surgery but hes still missing bats, he can really spin the baseball, and teams have asked the Angels about him in trades. Hed be an interesting buy-low guy for teams looking to balance rental deals with the Angels since his 40-man occupancy is a dead weight for the Halos to carry right now. Modest projection remaining throughout; likely to settle in around 200 lbs. He tries to work them under the hands of righty batters but theyre hit hard even though Hidalgo hits his spot. Four-seamer, curve, and change lag, but fills the zone enough to potentially stick in a rotation long-term. If Detmers can hold this velo into the summer and start to wield it over the next several weeks with the same precision he did in college, hell move into the Top 100. No real juice to pull off explosive gains. Cherubs He arrived for 2021 camp looking considerably heavier and did not break with an affiliate, remaining back in Extended at age 21. Because hes so young and lacks strength, Guzmans swing currently lacks real oomph and has a lot of length as he takes full-body cuts just to get the bat around with any kind of force. Rodriguez once again showed that kind of heat coming back from the injury early in 2021 and had such a good spring that he all but won a big league bullpen job. Adams kept his head above water and posted a slightly above-average statline there, which is incredible for someone who only just picked up a bat. Rodriguez plays to his 217-pound frame. }); Grouped by type and listed in order of preference within each category. Additionally, you can subscribe to Baseball America's newsletter and receive all of our rankings, analysis, prospect insight & more delivered to your inbox every day. Assistant General Manager. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! This is a big year for him, as hes a 40-man candidate in the upcoming offseason. His best attribute is his relentlessness; he consistently thrashes through tacklers to turn minimal gains into long ones. It can be found here. Angels pitcher Chris Rodriguez's hard work during spring training has finally paid off as he makes the team's active roster. As always, Ive leaned more heavily on sources from outside of a given org than those within for reasons of objectivity. Mechanics:Fires from a high 3/4 arm slot with high effort; hand break, arm action, and subtle head whack yield moderate deception. Hes another lefty of the east/west variety, relying on some mechanical funk, working his tailing fastball to both corners, and mixing in three secondary pitches. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. Rodriguez once again showed that kind of heat coming back from the injury early in 2021 and had such a good spring that he all but won a big league bullpen job. He also has a hard slider that is short and hard enough that it gets described as a cutter. Chris Rodriguez's great spring earned I dont see feature back in Rodriguezs future. Command is inconsistent; misses tend to be horizontal. in Miami, FL, Drafted in the 4th round Additionally, Rodriguez is not a useful pass-catcher right now. In his second season, Rodriguezs role increased. He was 90-94 during his pre-draft spring, didnt pitch after he signed, then came out sitting in that range again to start 2021. Generally finds a way to stay upright. Jean Carlos Lucas is an effervescent righty with a shapely breaking ball. His delivery is really violent and portends time on and off the IL, while Rodriguez has high-leverage stuff and on-field makeup when hes healthy. College production is the biggest predictor of NFL success. Hes one of the hardest lefty throwers on the planet (93-97, touch 99), but he has 20 command. Rarely used as a receiver out of the backfield and had 20 receptions in four years of college ball. Overall, a plus offering with little projection necessary to reach its potential. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play. Assuming health, a back-end starter role is likely. Additionally, Rodriguez is not a useful pass-catcher right now. His changeup is typically located down and to his arm side. 8 G, 175 ATT, 904 YDS (5.2 AVG), 6 TD; 5 REC, 41 YDS, 0 TD, 3-star recruit in 2018 class, per 247Sports' composite rankings, 2021 first-team All-SEC (AP, USA Today Network); 2021 second-team All-SEC (Coaches), Suspended for the first four games of 2022. Stiward Aquino, RHP He has struggled to close the deal on fly balls approaching the wall this year, dropping several catchable though not routine balls (theyre only catchable because his range is so good). Cannot turn the perimeter. Tyler and Brady both sit about 92-95 with carry; thats a big spike for Tyler, who was 89-92 in 2019. Moiss Rodrguez. Rodriguez got involved early as a freshman. A $700,000 bonus brought him to Tempe for a summer consisting only of hitting, an approach the Angels have taken with several recent draftees. Scouting Report: Strengths. Its an interesting blend of model-driven and old school styles. That sounds like a Mike Trout doesnt have to cancel his fall golf reservations move. Yet, he projects as only a two-down player due to his nonexistent passing game role at college. He has a prototypical 6-foot-4 frame and generates nearly seven and a half feet of extension down the mound, which helps that fastball get in hitters kitchens. BA Remember, again, Paris is 19. Rodriguez is also somewhat light on his feet, which makes it difficult for defenders to just bite at his ankles and hope to bring him down. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Weaknesses: Not a creative ball carrier. The guys from the 2015-2017 classes are all nearing the end of their careers. Guzman was the Angels top 2021 international amateur signee and hes kept his head above water during Extended this spring while facing players who are typically a couple years older than him. Bonilla is striking out a lot early in 2021, but hes only 19 and part of the reason he was even sent to an affiliate is because hes one of the more advanced teenagers in the system. There are All-Star-level tools here and a contact/OBP performance foundation to fall back on even if Im wrong about the swing finally being dialed in. A big back with very good feet. He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play college football at Kentucky. Self-awareness evident in usage with the offering; mixes in for a called strike early in counts or thrown to freeze hitters after a fastball-heavy sequence. He needs to get stronger, especially in the forearms, and could grow into doubles power if he does. Whatever you call it, it flashes plus. Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7:23 AM ET, Park Factors Most effective to the outer third of same-sided batters. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine Team: Los Angeles Angels (majors, 60-day IL) Born: July 20, 1998 in Coral Springs, FL Rodriguez's burst through the second level is likewise middling, and he has no long speed to speak of. Theres a real chance the hit tool just bottoms out and Ramirez, even though hes likely to grow into elite power, may not hit enough to support a corner outfield profile. Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7:23 AM ET, Park Factors At one point a plus-plus runner with power projection, Deveaux needs to perform on paper soon. Four-seamer, curve, and change lag, but fills the zone enough to potentially stick in a rotation long-term. On Tony Paulines Big Board, Rodriguez ranked 141st overall and is projected to be drafted in the fourth or fifth round. Youre still projecting on at least one secondary pitch developing here and the changeup is the best bet because of Riveras arm action and athleticism. Many of the most prominent running backs currently near or atop team depth charts are getting up there in age. He caught only 18 passes over the last two seasons combined and often looked a little historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). All rights reserved. While Naughton locates his slider to his glove side very consistently, the same way a lot of over-achieving, soft-tossing lefties do, many of them have been a little too far away from the zone to be competitive and the pitch is average on its own. Most of the pro departments additions have been post-hype prospects who flamed out elsewhere (Gareth Morgan, Jake Gatewood, many more). Eric Longenhagen is from Catasauqua, PA and currently lives in Tempe, AZ. If he is approximately the 13th running back selected, thats decently high enough to where he should certainly make an NFL roster, as well as have a shot at a teams RB3 role out of the gate. All of the numbered prospects here also appear on The Board, a resource the site offers featuring sortable scouting information for every organization. Outstanding short-yardage ball carrier who falls forward when tackled. That helps him stay on track and avoid negative plays. If we assume a bullpen move means Daniel sits closer to the mid-90s, hes going to have two impact pitches that play in relief. With a 3.50 grade, he is Paulines RB13 in this class. John Vogel November 7, 2022 in 2023 Senior Bowl, Scouting Reports Tagged Chris Rodriguez, Kentucky Wildcats - 2 Minutes. Because of the abbreviated nature of the 2020 MLB season, this year's top righthanded prospects list has a lot more experience than normal. (signed for $850,000). The August of 2019 Holmes looked like a No. Theres a chance for Vera to age into the Goldilocks Zone, where he stays lithe and athletic enough to remain at short but also grows into impact power. When in tip-top shape, Franco looks like a fastball/curveball power reliever. Jose Reyes, CF Command is inconsistent; misses tend to be horizontal. There was some doubt about Detmers stuff playing in pro ball the way it did in college 284 Ks in 191 career innings both because Detmers wasnt throwing all that hard and because his best pitchs huge arc makes it easy to identify out of his hand. He needs to refine command of his breaking ball to better deal with lefties, but just on arm strength and fastball movement, hell likely continue to see big league time in an up-down capacity once he returns from his early 2021 Tommy John. He carried the ball 71 times for 533 yards and six touchdowns, touching the ball in nine games. Control:50| Command:40. Linginfelter was the clubs ninth rounder in 2019 and at his best would be in the mid-90s with an above-average slider, but not consistently. (22%*), (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance), SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. Though he appeared to lose a smidgen of that mobility in 2022 compared to 2021, Rodriguez has the lateral ability to switch lanes behind the line of scrimmage with relative ease. RHP Chris Rodriguez His curveball has depth and bite, and its often plus. Hes a smaller-framed kid who may not grow into much power (though Im cautiously optimistic about him developing enough pop to keep pitchers honest) and ends up painted into a bit of a corner at second base, where he might need to hit for more power than is likely given how small his frame is. Good balance and coordination. Naughtons changeup execution is less consistent than is typical for pitchers who throw this hard but still end up as successful back-of-the-rotation types. Marsh has a great first step in center and has fantastic gap-to-gap range. by Retrosheet. Hes a low-slot bullpen slinger with a tailing, upper-90s fastball, and his arm slot creates issues for righties. Even though hes performed in the upper-levels of the minors for years, Wong has bounced around waivers. All of this has occurred amid off-field adversity (Marshs father recently passed away; Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic wrote about Marshs dad, their relationship, and his fathers several bouts with cancer late in 2019) and a nagging injury. Needless to say this is a huge blow to the Angels pitching staff Kyle Tyler, RHP. His fastball dominates lefties because its being released so far behind their heads that they struggle to see the ball, while it has weird angle in on the hands of righties, making at-bats against Yan awkward for them as well. That, plus Jo Adells graduation. He had enough roster days to exceed rookie eligibility in 2020; hed be second on this list if eligible. 4 starter with a backend rotation role more likely. When it comes to sudden change of direction and wiggle at the second level, Rodriguez offers very little. Latest on Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Chris Rodriguez. Overall, a plus offering with little projection necessary to reach its potential. Rodriguez can sometimes be impatient, not allowing his blocks to set up, a nuance required for backs to last a decade-plus. As there was no minor league season in 2020, there are some instances where no new information was gleaned about a player. He has great feel for the zone, his swing is just limited from the left side in an important way. Adams was seen as a lock to matriculate to North Carolina and play wide receiver until late March of 2018, when he had a coming out party at the heavily-scouted NHSI tournament near his high school. Fastball:94-96; four-seamer and sinker in the same velocity band. Scouts are unanimously scared of this swing, with one going so far as to say its jacked up. They worry the lack of contact (he ran a 33% strikeout rate last year) wont enable him to get to that power against upper-level pitching, and that as Jackson slides down the defensive spectrum (hes likely to move to third base), it might make it tough for him to profile. Its also thin because due to trades in support of the big league club, there are half a dozen players who were either drafted or signed by the Angels scattered about other teams systems. Physical Description:Medium build; fit and trim with sloping shoulders, long, lanky arms; high waist with long legs. Instead of opting for the NFL, Rodriguez elected to return to school for a fifth season. Drafted: 2nd Round, 2016 from Buford HS (GA) (LAA), Drafted: 1st Round, 2018 from Green Hope HS (NC) (LAA), Drafted: 1st Round, 2020 from Louisville (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2019 from Venezuela (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2018 from Dominican Republic (LAA), Drafted: 2nd Round, 2019 from Freedom HS (CA) (LAA), Drafted: 3rd Round, 2019 from Harriton HS (PA) (LAA), Drafted: 4th Round, 2016 from Monsignor Pace HS (FL) (LAA), Drafted: 3rd Round, 2020 from St. Elizabeth Catholic HS (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2017 from Bahamas (LAA), Drafted: 2nd Round, 2018 from St. Lukes Episcopal HS (AL) (LAA), Drafted: 5th Round, 2018 from Detroit Western Intl HS (MI) (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2021 from Dominican Republic (LAA), Drafted: 7th Round, 2019 from Auburn (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2016 from Dominican Republic (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2017 from Cuba (LAA), Drafted: 9th Round, 2017 from Virginia Tech (CIN), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2017 from Venezuela (LAA), Drafted: 4th Round, 2020 from Southfield HS (MI) (LAA), Drafted: 3rd Round, 2018 from Texas A&M Corpus Christi (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2017 from Panama (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2017 from Dominican Republic (CIN), Drafted: 17th Round, 2018 from Arizona State (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2018 from Venezuela (ARI), Drafted: 4th Round, 2013 from Waiakea HS (HI) (TBR), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2014 from Dominican Republic (LAA), Drafted: 0 Round, 2013 from Galveston JC (TX) (TBR). Rodriguez boasts strong production and was quite dominant, which is even more impressive when you consider the SEC competition. While his lack of power makes it almost impossible for him to be a regular, he does have speed, defensive versatility, advantageous handedness, terrific on-field makeup, and, again, is still only 20. Bottom of Roster, Practice Squad. Below-average receiver. Ben Badler and Kyle Glaser break down the Blue Jays Top 10 Prospects, including Gabriel Moreno's lofty potential, the status of Nate Pearson and Jordan Groshans, a potential draft steal and much more. Functional lateral ability for his size. He has an enormous range of potential outcomes and his prospectdom was only made more volatile by the pandemic. Overall: Rodriguez is a talented RB who will be a sensational goal-line or short-yardage runner at the next level. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. At this point it looks likely that he wont hit enough to be anything even though he checks an awful lot of boxes from a tools and body standpoint. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Rodriguez was suspended four games to start the 2022 season for all his 'incidents'. OFP: 45Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Long RelieverRisk: High, Live Looks: Visalia Rawhide @ Lake Elsinore Storm 4/6, SoCal Stars: No.3 Santa Margarita Catholic vs Servite, Live Looks: #2 Florida @ #11 Tennessee 04/06, Live Looks: Rutgers @ Maryland (4/7 and 4/9), The Seattle Mariners Have A Generational Opportunity In The 2023 MLB Draft, 2023 MLB Draft - Mock Draft 3.0 - Powered by BLAST. His changeup command is advanced but the action on the pitch is not great right now. Hidalgo is on par with the sort of high school arms who get $1 million bonuses in the draft, with a bevy of solid components but without the sort of premium athleticism or projection that portend potential impact growth. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted This guy looks like a power five conference wideout at a shredded 6-foot-3 or so. Downhill runner. Higgins stuff was up and down in college, peaking in the upper-90s during his underclass stint in the Alaskan Summer League. To make room on the 40-man roster, Chris Rodriguez has been transferred to the 60-day IL. The top two, Sixto Sanchez and Ian Anderson , have playoff starts already on their resumes. Rodriguez's delivery does worry some scouts--it's somewhat violent with a quick stab and a head whack, but he repeats it and throws strikes. In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. Outside of those issues, Rodriguez was a two-time team captain and seems Edgar Quero, C Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. Its been two years since Paris was drafted and he wont turn 20 until after the 2021 season. Works primarily from the first base side of the rubber, quick motion with a high leg kick. Almeida was a Minor League Rule 5 pick a few years ago. Swings and misses rare but contact is limited. Overall, Rodriguez finished his five-year collegiate career with 40 games played, 592 carries, 3,643 yards, and 33 touchdowns. Overall an average offering at the highest levels. He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play college football at Kentucky. Missed multiple games last season after being suspended for a DUI. NFL Next Gen Stats grades him at 5.85 on their prospect scale, projecting Rodriguez to be an "average backup or special Modest projection remaining throughout; likely to settle in around 200 lbs. That he has a chance to stay at short, or on the infield at all, and hit for big game power means Jacksons got an airplane hangars ceiling, but hes a prospect of extreme risk. Web21st. His best single-season target share was just 5.5%. Neto will make his debut less than a year after the Angels took him 13th overall in the draft. Lacks conviction and purpose, overall a below-average offering. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Strengths: Large, punishing ball carrier who displays solid agility and quickness for a bigger back. Hes likely a long-term third base fit but he has the tools to be plus there with experience. Repeats delivery well; needs work at holding runners from the stretch. Can maneuver behind the line comfortably. Rodriguez, 23, was one of the feel-good stories of the first half of the Angels 2021 season. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. He has a hook and slash style of hitting, with most of his extra-base damage coming via liners he laces down either baseline; his wheels do the rest. He has a shot to profile as an everyday center fielder if his speed and contact skills hold water. I texted a source who said Salvadors stuff wasnt any different this spring than it was in 2019, which means the velo spike that would solidify him as a more impactful power relief prospect hasnt arrived after the layoff. Vera doesnt track pitches very well from either side of the plate but that might be because of how hard he swings, which feels excessive at times. Grade:55, Changeup:88-90; struggles to command and generate swings and misses; same velocity band as cutter and slider may be hindering overall effectiveness; squeezes on occasion, burying the pitch in the dirt. That bodes far better for his NFL projection than falling to Round 5 or later. Rodriguez has signed with Jacksonville. Scouting reports were compiled with information provided by industry sources as well as my own observations. He is a downhill back. Even though hes missed reps due to injury, his feel to hit is relatively intact. WebChris Rodriguez. Both of his breaking balls were excellent, but his changeup had regressed a bit compared to his first year (or at least, he lacked feel for it). Grayson Rodriguez is the only one of the top nine prospects on this list who doesn't have MLB experience. No Rodriguez Righthander Chris Rodriguez made the Angels' Opening Day roster in 2021 despite not having pitched above Single-A before his MLB debut. Latest on Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Chris Rodriguez. In Kentuckys third game of the season, he saw two carries and immediately showcased his explosiveness, ripping off 43 yards. He has finally started to fill out and is going to hit many more home runs in 2021 than he has throughout the rest of his career combined. Calabrese is built like a compact little sports car and hes as fast as one, reaching first in about 4.1 seconds after contact. Even though hes already 24, Daniels 40-man timeline is still favorable and presents teams with a lot of flexibility. WebChris Rodriguez Jr. NFL Draft 2023: Scouting Report for Kentucky RB BR NFL Scouting Department Contributor I Comments. A few months later, the Angels made him their first round pick. From a strike-throwing standpoint, hes off to a really rough start in 2021. Veras lefty swing is short but still has loft, while his righty swing (he ditches his batting gloves from the right side) is a little more erratic but has verve and power potential. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Swings and misses rare but contact is limited. Bonilla has a relatively mature build for a 19-year-old, which is why Ive got him projected to third base rather than short, where I have seen him play most often. A lack of arm strength is going to limit him to second base and I hope he eventually gets reps in center field. Players whose write-ups have not been meaningfully altered begin by telling you so. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. Chris Rodriguez - Scouting Report Prospects Live Staff Los Angeles Angels Rank History Grades Update: Jan 2021 Jan 2021 Report Evaluator: Jake Boes Click here to get started. Signed out of Cuba at 19, Martinez hit .280/.337/.433 in two pro seasons, though the bulk of that was in the Pioneer and Cal Leagues. Rodriguez also has solid lateral ability and coordination for a back his size. Francos velocity spiked in 2019 he was 90-94 in 18, then 93-96 and touching 97 in 19 and hed flash a plus breaking ball. Refined command gives him a shot to be a No. He is going to have to win a roster spot with Its not often that big conference college performers are divisive among drafting teams, but Detmers lack of fastball velocity (he sat 88-92 at Louisville) was concerning to some of them. Defensive versatility would enable Paris to still play an integral role even if his bat falls short of penciling it into the leadoff spot everyday. 4/5 starter. Yans slider lives almost entirely off of his arm slot and really only works against left-handed hitters, and he doesnt throw his changeup with conviction yet. A nagging hamstring injury kept him in Extended to start 2021. Its his second career lower body injury (he had a left knee sprain in 2019). RotoWire News: Rodriguez (shoulder) threw 30 pitches in a live batting Still, Detmers four pitches had well-defined shapes and he executed them consistently. Fights for extra yardage and is reliable in short-yardage situations. 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