Mechanics:Fires from a high 3/4 arm slot with high effort; hand break, arm action, and subtle head whack yield moderate deception. Overall:Two separate back injuries have forced Rodriguez into a true wildcard scenario; when healthy, he has three average-or-better offerings to help navigate a lineup. A few months later, the Angels made him their first round pick. As always, Ive leaned more heavily on sources from outside of a given org than those within for reasons of objectivity. Rodriguez plays to his 217-pound frame. Well, hes had a huge velo spike, and sat 93-95 and touched 97 in an outing not long before publication. Rodriguez really isnt a guy who will create a lot of separation. He spent his sophomore year at Galveston injured, then went undrafted as a junior. Rodriguez shows good vision and can exploit cut-back lanes. 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. Physical Description:Medium build; fit and trim with sloping shoulders, long, lanky arms; high waist with long legs. Physical Description:Medium build; fit and trim with sloping shoulders, long, lanky arms; high waist with long legs. 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. Overall:Two separate back injuries have forced Rodriguez into a true wildcard scenario; when healthy, he has three average-or-better offerings to help navigate a lineup. That his velo has regressed is a real problem since he needs to feast off his fastball to succeed. The 2021 season will already be Sotos fifth in pro ball and hes still just 20-years-old as of list publication. He has great feel for the zone, his swing is just limited from the left side in an important way. NFL Next Gen Stats grades him at 5.85 on their prospect scale, projecting Rodriguez to be an "average backup or special 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. When it comes to sudden change of direction and wiggle at the second level, Rodriguez offers very little. 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. Los Angeles Angelsin 2016
Poor burst and long speed. Mechanics:Fires from a high 3/4 arm slot with high effort; hand break, arm action, and subtle head whack yield moderate deception. Van Scoyoc has a backspinning fastball but his feel comes and goes. by Retrosheet. But due to the durability concerns and the rigors that come with a 162-game schedule, a long relief or spot-starter role becomes most likely long-term. Rodriguez would fit best in a zone system that can embrace his footwork and downhill decisiveness. Youth moves the needle in the draft room, as does athleticism. Josh Norris joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Miami Marlins farm system. Rodriguez got involved early as a freshman. At one point a plus-plus runner with power projection, Deveaux needs to perform on paper soon. }); Grouped by type and listed in order of preference within each category. A lack of arm strength is going to limit him to second base and I hope he eventually gets reps in center field. Its an interesting blend of model-driven and old school styles. 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). He needs to get stronger, especially in the forearms, and could grow into doubles power if he does. He is going to have to win a roster spot with Pina moved from the bullpen to the rotation in 2019 and struck out 146 hitters in 108 innings despite pitching with diminished velocity in the starting role. But due to the durability concerns and the rigors that come with a 162-game schedule, a long relief or spot-starter role becomes most likely long-term. Rarely asked to do it; hands looked uncomfortable in limited sample. Jul 20, 1998
All rights reserved. He carried the ball 225 times for 1,378 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also has a hard slider that is short and hard enough that it gets described as a cutter. 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. Tony Paulines Scouting Report From a strike-throwing standpoint, hes off to a really rough start in 2021. 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. 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. Chris Rodriguez is a big, bruising running back with little else to offer right now. 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. 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. Primary secondary offering; consistently generates swings and misses from same-sided batters. Assistant General Manager. Pro Football Network, LLC. 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 He has good defensive hands and feet but his internal clock wasnt calibrated for the pace of summer showcase ball, and hes put forth a mixed defensive performance this spring. Angels pitcher Chris Rodriguez's hard work during spring training has finally paid off as he makes the team's active roster. Grade:40, Control and Command:Average control with below average command; sinker/slider combination is sequenced effectively with cutter mixed in. Chris Rodriguez Jr. NFL Draft Profile. Rarely used as a receiver out of the backfield and had 20 receptions in four years of college ball. 6-0
Theres a Victor Robles vibe to the swing, and while Robles is obviously very good, hes a flawed offensive player. Fastball:94-96; four-seamer and sinker in the same velocity band. 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. Control:50| Command:40. Alexander Mattison Dynasty Profile: Fantasy Outlook, Value, Projections, and Rankings, Absolute Sports Acquires Majority Stake in Pro Football Network, Expands Reach in the U.S. Sports Media Market, XFL Fantasy Football Rankings Week 2: Josh Gordon, Jeff Badet, Max Borghi, and More, Final Fantasy PPR Rankings for the NFL Playoffs: Tony Pollard, Ezekiel Elliott, James Cook, and More, NFL All-Time RB Records: Season and Career Leaders. He is built like youd probably expect a D-I wide receiver recruit to be, hes an 80 runner, and while the swing foundation isnt great, the Angels are one of the most proactive swing-changing orgs. Despite playing in only eight of Kentucky's games last year due to injury, Rodriguez still made an impact, racking up 904 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns on 175 carries. His control needs polish. Lastly, in an effort to more clearly indicate relievers anticipated roles, youll see two reliever designations, both on my lists and on The Board: MIRP, or multi-inning relief pitcher, and SIRP, or single-inning relief pitcher. Chris Rodriguez Jr. Senior Bowl Interview NFL Draft Profile: Chris Rodriguez Jr., Running Back, Kentucky Wildcats NFL Draft profile scouting report for Overall: Rodriguez is a talented RB who will be a sensational goal-line or short-yardage runner at the next level. Four-seamer, curve, and change lag, but fills the zone enough to potentially stick in a rotation long-term. 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. Web2021 Graduation TLDR: Rodriguez showed three plus pitches during a prospect tenure marred by injury. Rodriguez has signed with Jacksonville. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted
document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () { Most of those strikeouts were accrued via Ortegas mid-90s fastball, which lives in the top of the strike zone, and a low-80s vertical curveball. Hes likely a long-term third base fit but he has the tools to be plus there with experience. Tapias arm action now resembles Shane Biebers but his feel to pitch with this delivery is still pretty raw, and lots of fastballs sail on him. Chris Rodriguez - Scouting Report Prospects Live Staff Los Angeles Angels Rank History Grades Update: Jan 2021 Jan 2021 Report Evaluator: Jake Boes Jose Reyes, CF WebGet the latest stats, rankings, scouting reports, and more about Los Angeles Angels player Chris Rodriguez on Baseball America JavaScript is required for this browser. The Florida Athletic Coaches Association all-star games in Sebring two weeks before the draft is always a must-attend event for scouts. Modest projection remaining throughout; likely to settle in around 200 lbs. Functional lateral ability for his size. Grayson Rodriguez is the only one of the top nine prospects on this list who doesn't have MLB experience. RotoWire News: Rodriguez (shoulder) threw 30 pitches in a live batting I know that some organizations are going that way simply because they want to do more data-type work in the complex itself but the way its worded, it doesnt sound like a philosophical move. Chris Rodriguez is a classic style of running back the between the tackles power runner who can gash a defense for quick gains and offers some power to his game. Rodriguez's burst through the second level is likewise middling, and he has no long speed to speak of. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
His carry count increased to 119, and he amassed 785 yards and 11 touchdowns. by Handedness, 2016 June Amateur Draft - Round: 4, Pick: 20, Overall: 126, Team: Los Angeles Angels. WebAngels Prospect Headlines Where the Angels' Top 30 prospects are starting the season April 5, 2023 Joyce, 104 mph heat leaving a mark March 19, 2023 Angels' pitcher-only Most effective to the outer third of same-sided batters. Physically, he should be able to withstand the punishment of an NFL running back. When in tip-top shape, Franco looks like a fastball/curveball power reliever. The physical tools are modest, short of a corner regular, but I think theres enough here for Martinez to have some kind of big league utility, maybe in a corner platoon. 3-CONE Chris Rodriguez is a big, bruising running back with little else to offer right now. Limited to nine games in the 2020 COVID year, Rodriguez progressed further. 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 has surprisingly advanced feel for locating his curveball, and for a changeup that I think has a chance to be his best pitch at maturity. Can struggle to settle and explode in a new direction. Angels manager Phil Nevin said Sunday that Rodriguez suffered a setback in his ramp-up and began experiencing renewed soreness in his right shoulder, Sam Blum Chris Rodriguez - Scouting Report Prospects Live Staff Los Angeles Angels Rank History Grades Update: Jan 2021 Jan 2021 Report Evaluator: Jake Boes Sinker features tailing, darting life in the zone; induces weak contact consistently and shows average command. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted
Has a punishing style, drives his shoulders through defenders, and carries the pile for many yards. Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 185 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2016 Draft, Round 4RuleV: On 40-Man Roster. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Chris Rodriguez's great spring earned Remember, again, Paris is 19. Additionally, Rodriguez is not a useful pass-catcher right now. Injury history includes a stress reaction of the back in 2018 and a stress fracture of the lower spine in 2019. Works primarily from the first base side of the rubber, quick motion with a high leg kick. 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. Nevertheless, Rodriguez has above-average speed and good size. Stiward Aquino, RHP Assuming health, a back-end starter role is likely. He needs to get stronger and be more consistent in all facets, but Guzman shows glimpses of good middle infield defense as well as relatively advanced feel to hit. Previous work can also be found at Sports On Earth, CrashburnAlley and Prospect Insider. 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. Hidalgo sits 93-94, flashes plus curveballs, and works to his arm side with an upper-80s changeup. Scouting reports were compiled with information provided by industry sources as well as my own observations. He only hit 29% of his balls in play on the ground in 2019 (down from 42% the year before) and averaged a 20 degree launch angle (second highest in the org behind Trent Deveaux), which would put him among the 10 steepest swingers among qualified big leaguers. Web21st. Team: Los Angeles Angels (majors, 60-day IL) Born: July 20, 1998 in Coral Springs, FL Hidalgos frame (well-composed but not especially projectable), delivery (a head whack and more general stiffness), and fastball command pull the profile toward relief. Grayson Rodriguez is the only one of the top nine prospects on this list who doesn't have MLB experience. Overall an average offering at the highest levels. He has since been added. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. The same is true of his changeup. Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when Rodriguez finds a seam. This is a big year for him, as hes a 40-man candidate in the upcoming offseason. Hes a relatively raw, long-levered SS/3B from Michigan who is likely to spend all of 2021 in the AZL and then finish up at instructs, which for the last few years has meant Diablo intrasquads for the Halo kids. Adams didnt play much during that first pro summer, but the Angels surprisingly skipped him over the Pioneer League and sent him right to full-season ball the following season (2019), even though hed only been solely focused on baseball for a year. It wound up being a questionable decision, as Rodriguez had a tumultuous fifth year at Kentucky. For only playing in eight games, the numbers were fine, but his 5.2 yards per carry were by far a career low. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location,
In Kentuckys third game of the season, he saw two carries and 4/5 starter. 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. 5 at this point, but its good to see that his velocity has bounced back and that hes pounding the strike zone like usual. 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. He arrived for 2021 camp looking considerably heavier and did not break with an affiliate, remaining back in Extended at age 21. The Florida Athletic Coaches Association all-star games in Sebring two weeks before the draft is always a must-attend event for scouts. Grade:45, Slider:86-88 with sharp bite running out of the zone. 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. Hes looking more like a depth starter or multi-inning reliever than a true No. Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7:23 AM ET, Park Factors
Grade. From the right side, he might be able to do real damage. Rodriguez brings a nice blend of size, speed and power. This is still a good developmental arm, just not one that made any sort of leap during the off year. #Angels RHP Chris Rodriguez will miss most of the 2022 season after having right capsule repair surgery (shoulder). HT/WT. Prior to Rodriguezs shutdown in 2018, he had experienced a velo spike (93-97, up from 91-94 the year before) and lowered his arm slot. With his consistency, he could find a role All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. 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. WebNevin notes that Rodriguez is still throwing bullpen sessions and playing catch, but the right-hander is no longer facing live hitters and remains without a timetable to make his BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! The acquisition trends in this system remain clear. Perhaps due to this incident, or perhaps for other unknown reasons, Rodriguez sat out the first four games of the season. Fastball:94-96; four-seamer and sinker in the same velocity band. He carried the ball 71 times for 533 yards and six touchdowns, touching the ball in nine games. Gary LaRocque. In Kentuckys third game of the season, he saw two carries and immediately showcased his explosiveness, ripping off 43 yards. Lacks conviction and purpose, overall a below-average offering. He is a downhill back. A nagging hamstring injury kept him in Extended to start 2021. Four seam features arm side, riding life in the zone with inconsistent command; tends to miss high arm side. Hernandez has good secondary stuff but his control is raw for a 24-year-old, and he hasnt been able to make up the reps he missed in college (he made just 19 starts in three years of college and as of publication, 19 starts in three years of pro ball) due to a 2019 injury and, you know, the pandemic. 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. Ortega doesnt repeat his delivery consistently and I have him projected in up/down relief. But it was Rodriguezs redshirt junior season when he really exploded. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location,
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. Zach Linginfelter, RHP (37%*), 4.52 (P)
Additionally, Rodriguez dealt with some off-the-field issues. Rodriguez was signed by the Angels back in 2014 and came up in their Dominican academy. WebChris Rodriguez career batting statistics for Major League, Minor League, and postseason baseball Angels Astros Athletics Mariners Rangers: NL East. 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. 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. This kind of bat control is rare for anyone, let alone a switch-hitter this age. Bottom of Roster, Practice Squad. His combination of downhill decisiveness and strength allow him to avoid negative plays and churn out consistent gains. Generally finds a way to stay upright. Thats not to say Knowles bat doesnt need polish. 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. Four seam features arm side, riding life in the zone with inconsistent command; tends to miss high arm side. Kyle Tyler, RHP. Hes a grinder with a punishing style, yet he also displays the versatility to get around tackle. He shows very good balance between the tackles, running behind his pads and packing the power to move a pile. His fastball has flatter angle than is typical for a pitcher this big and it pairs pretty well with the curveball, which is of the slower, old school variety. Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. He posted big strikeout totals in the very low minors as a starter in 2018 and 19 even though he only sits about 89-92 because his extreme vertical arm slot creates that coveted backspin and cut/rise shape on his fastball. Consistently productive at Kentucky and handled a lot of carries. Refined command gives him a shot to be a No. Above-average power and upper-body strength. Scouting Report: Strengths. Because they have so many young infielders in Extended to start 2021, Vera has seen action all over the infield and its been tough to get a feel for his exact defensive ability, but he and Denzer Guzman have the best chance to stay at short of all the systems young infielders. First a 40-man casualty of Tampa Bay and the Angels before landing in San Francisco, and now back with Los Angeles, Wongs versatility, speed, and contact ability from the left side fit like a glove in a low-impact bench role. Chris Rodriguez is a powerful downhill runner, but he lacks speed and elusiveness. He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play college football at Kentucky. 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. After eight multi-inning relief outings during the first month of the regular season, Rodriguez was shut down with shoulder inflammation. The Tigers have two of the top 10 righthanders thanks to Casey Mize and Matt Manning . That helps him stay on track and avoid negative plays. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. The top two, Sixto Sanchez and Ian Anderson , have playoff starts already on their resumes. Plus, velocity has suddenly become the easiest thing to develop in pitchers, even ones well into their 20s. His curveball is hells rainbow, especially for left-handed hitters who think its headed for their lips, bail, and watch it bend into the zone. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Scouting Report & Draft Stock. My notes from each of the last two instructs periods also indicate I saw high-effort swings, so this has been going on for a while. On Tony Paulines Big Board, Rodriguez ranked 141st overall and is projected to be drafted in the fourth or fifth round. The rest of the repertoire isnt great. Rodriguez got involved early as a freshman. Jacksons swing has already been tailored for extreme lift and power. It doesnt always look pretty but Ive seen Blakely make mid-flight adjustments to breaking balls during Extended. No one helped himself more at the event than Rodriguez, an athletic pitcher who showed that he could carry his 93-95 mph fastball deep into games. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Command is inconsistent; misses tend to be horizontal. Many teams considered Holmes to be one of the, if not the, best on-mound athletes among high schoolers in the 2018 draft, but many of them also thought he was sushi raw as both a hurler and an outfielder, and that he would end up at the University of Tennessee. Repeats delivery well; needs work at holding runners from the stretch. Keeps his feet moving, works runs, and uses an effective straight arm to keep plays alive. (42%*), 73 5/8
HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 217. 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 has the size, strength and adequate footwork to be a capable short-yardage and battering ram backup. 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. 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. He has an enormous range of potential outcomes and his prospectdom was only made more volatile by the pandemic. Kochanowicz is a physical beast from a cold weather locale, standing in at a broad-shouldered 6-foot-4 without a lot of room left on his frame. WebChris Rodriguez. That sounds like a Mike Trout doesnt have to cancel his fall golf reservations move. For teams that need a little beef and perhaps a short-yardage back, Rodriguez can fill that role. Can maneuver behind the line comfortably. 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. In 2021, Rodriguez became the Wildcats clear lead back. The contact and speed combination mean Calabrese has some leadoff man traits. Reported as the pre-2023 season number of waiver options remaining. In the AFL, Marshs hands loaded a little farther out from his body and he had what some scouts called a wrap or power tip, where the bat head is angled toward the mound a bit, setting up more of a loop than a direct path to the ball. Hes now 9093 with some deception and a fading changeup that at times has cut/slider action, as well as what is a below-average curveball at present. 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. Aquino was once in the 40+ tier as a mid-90s teenager with a good changeup but has been sidetracked by injury. Rodriguez was suspended four games to start the 2022 season for all his 'incidents'. Rodriguez would do well to find his way into the fourth round. Overall, a plus offering with little projection necessary to reach its potential. 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. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). 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. (64%*), 4.31 (P)
He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play college football at Kentucky. Overall, a plus offering with little projection necessary to reach its potential. Whatever you call it, it flashes plus. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. His curveball has depth and bite, and its often plus. Rodriguez was a three-star recruit out of Ola High School in McDonough, Georgia. Command is inconsistent; misses tend to be horizontal. 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. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. 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. 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