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. Here we take a look at the average exit velocity and fastball velocity for the Top 100 Prospects. Chris Rodriguez's great spring earned 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. Because outside scouts were not allowed at the alternate sites, Ive primarily focused on data from there, and the context of that data, in my opinion, reduces how meaningful it is. Hes one of the hardest lefty throwers on the planet (93-97, touch 99), but he has 20 command. 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. 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. Control:50| Command:40. Stiward Aquino, RHP Assuming health, a back-end starter role is likely. Grayson Rodriguez is the only one of the top nine prospects on this list who doesn't have MLB experience. Four-seamer, curve, and change lag, but fills the zone enough to potentially stick in a rotation long-term. 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. Short-levered guys like Paris are tough to beat with velocity, so even though its not pretty-looking contact right now, theres enough of it to support the profile. Overall an average offering at the highest levels. Jean Carlos Lucas, RHP. Multiple scouts from all 30 teams watched him face a strong group of high school pitching and look much more comfortable than expected given his level of experience. He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play college football at Kentucky. I think hes likely to be strikeout prone from that side for good. The Angels furloughed area scouts during the pandemic and didnt bring many of them back, forcing their remaining personnel (mostly crosscheckers and above) to scout in unfamiliar parts of the country ahead of the 2021 draft. Though he isn't prime Steven Jackson, Rodriguez does fairly well to move piles, brush off single tacklers who don't hit him square and fall forward. For further explanation of Future Values merits and drawbacks, read Future Value. The Florida Athletic Coaches Association all-star games in Sebring two weeks before the draft is always a must-attend event for scouts. The Tigers have two of the top 10 righthanders thanks to Casey Mize and Matt Manning . Web2021 Graduation TLDR: Rodriguez showed three plus pitches during a prospect tenure marred by injury. Angels' Chris Rodriguez: Lands on 15-day injured list Rotowire Mar 29, 2023 The Angels placed Rodriguez (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. What Rodriguez lacks is juice. Riveras on-mound athleticism is coming to the fore and hes been up to 96 this spring. Rodriguez shows good vision and can exploit cut-back lanes. Fastball:94-96; four-seamer and sinker in the same velocity band. Chris Rodriguez, Angels | Scouting Report Bryan Mata, Red Sox | Scouting Report Jordan Balazovic, Twins | Scouting Report Bryse Wilson, Braves | Killam sat 8891 mph in college at Georgetown and did not pitch during the summer after he was drafted. 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. 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. His curveball has depth and bite, and its often plus. Missed multiple games last season after being suspended for a DUI. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. He carried the ball 71 times for 533 yards and six touchdowns, touching the ball in nine games. (42%*), 73 5/8 It wound up being a questionable decision, as Rodriguez had a tumultuous fifth year at Kentucky. I thought he lifted the ball better during that six week stretch and did so without compromising his strong feel for contact. Ortega doesnt repeat his delivery consistently and I have him projected in up/down relief. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! However, either he, the team, or both decided to hold him out of games for the remainder of the year, affording him redshirt status. Pro Football Network, LLC. Rodriguez would fit best in a zone system that can embrace his footwork and downhill decisiveness. Good balance and coordination. Moiss Rodrguez. No real juice to pull off explosive gains. 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. 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. The ultra-lanky Blakely took just shy of $1 million to eschew a commitment to Auburn. 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. I dont see feature back in Rodriguezs future. 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 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. Can maneuver behind the line comfortably. His best attribute is his relentlessness; he consistently thrashes through tacklers to turn minimal gains into long ones. Functional lateral ability for his size. HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 217. 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. Physically, he should be able to withstand the punishment of an NFL running back. In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. 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. by Retrosheet. 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. Its been two years since Paris was drafted and he wont turn 20 until after the 2021 season. Repeats delivery well; needs work at holding runners from the stretch. Command is inconsistent; misses tend to be horizontal. It was the second start in a row where hed averaged close to 94. Modest projection remaining throughout; likely to settle in around 200 lbs. 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. 5.8. Calabrese is built like a compact little sports car and hes as fast as one, reaching first in about 4.1 seconds after contact. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, 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). Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez delivers against the Kansas City Royals on June 7. Physical Description:Medium build; fit and trim with sloping shoulders, long, lanky arms; high waist with long legs. Keeps his feet moving, works runs, and uses an effective straight arm to keep plays alive. 6-0 All Rights Reserved. Rodriguez, 23, was one of the feel-good stories of the first half of the Angels 2021 season. After eight multi-inning relief outings during the first month of the regular season, Rodriguez was shut down with shoulder inflammation. }); Grouped by type and listed in order of preference within each category. All rights reserved. He spent four years working for the Phillies Triple-A affiliate, two with Baseball Info Solutions and two contributing to prospect coverage at ESPN.com. It also helps create depth on Salvadors curveball. Instead of opting for the NFL, Rodriguez elected to return to school for a fifth season. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. Refined command gives him a shot to be a No. Fastball:94-96; four-seamer and sinker in the same velocity band. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. Overall, a plus offering with little projection necessary to reach its potential. Still, Detmers four pitches had well-defined shapes and he executed them consistently. Many of the most prominent running backs currently near or atop team depth charts are getting up there in age. Hes a vertical slot lefty relief prospect who brings mid-90s velo and a hard slider. 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. 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. However, it's hard to see an exciting ceiling with Rodriguez given his lack of speed, explosiveness and third-down skills. 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. On the field, Rodriguez carried the ball 175 times for 904 yards and six touchdowns. 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 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. Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7:23 AM ET, Park Factors Has a punishing style, drives his shoulders through defenders, and carries the pile for many yards. Hes likely a long-term third base fit but he has the tools to be plus there with experience. 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. Latest on Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Chris Rodriguez. 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. 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. (76%*), 217 Below is an analysis of the prospects in the farm system of the Los Angeles Angels. (17%*), 30 5/8 Grade:45, Slider:86-88 with sharp bite running out of the zone. His combination of downhill decisiveness and strength allow him to avoid negative plays and churn out consistent gains. The 2021 season will already be Sotos fifth in pro ball and hes still just 20-years-old as of list publication. Overall, Rodriguez finished his five-year collegiate career with 40 games played, 592 carries, 3,643 yards, and 33 touchdowns. In 2021, Rodriguez became the Wildcats clear lead back. Most of the pro departments additions have been post-hype prospects who flamed out elsewhere (Gareth Morgan, Jake Gatewood, many more). This guy looks like a power five conference wideout at a shredded 6-foot-3 or so. Perhaps due to this incident, or perhaps for other unknown reasons, Rodriguez sat out the first four games of the season. Rodriguez has signed with Jacksonville. The strength hasnt really brought more majestic raw power to the party yet, for now I just consider it an indication that hes working at it and am holding onto hope that there will be real strength here eventually. Hes a project to be sure, but hes talented. by Retrosheet. Rodriguez is a throwback who would be able to handle 20-25 carries a game. Additionally, Rodriguez dealt with some off-the-field issues. WebAll Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Chris Rodriguez Jr. All of the numbered prospects here also appear on The Board, a resource the site offers featuring sortable scouting information for every organization. In Kentuckys third game of the season, he saw two carries and immediately showcased his explosiveness, ripping off 43 yards. At one point a plus-plus runner with power projection, Deveaux needs to perform on paper soon. Command is inconsistent; misses tend to be horizontal. Strengths: Large, punishing ball carrier who displays solid agility and quickness for a bigger back. Los Angeles Angels #73; Relief Pitcher; Follow. Assuming health, a back-end starter role is likely. This is still a good developmental arm, just not one that made any sort of leap during the off year. Yan worked as a starter early in 2021 but I think a bullpen move is coming both because hes struggling and because thats his likely long-term destination. Hes a decisive runner with good vision; hell locate his hole and get through it more quickly than youd expect considering his size. 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. Grade:40, Control and Command:Average control with below average command; sinker/slider combination is sequenced effectively with cutter mixed in. RHP Chris Rodriguez 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. Where the other up-the-middle players have several other outs i.e. Jose Reyes, CF and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. 4/5 starter. 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. The same is true of his changeup. 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. I have Guzman below the impact FV tiers because I think theres a yawning chasm between where hes at physically and where he needs to be to look like any sort of potential regular or impact player, but his skill foundation is promising. 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. in Miami, FL, Drafted in the 4th round A stress reaction in his back cost Rodriguez all of 2018 and 19 (he made three starts in April 19 before he was shut down again and had surgery) but when healthy, he has late-inning relief stuff. Even though hes missed reps due to injury, his feel to hit is relatively intact. He still throws four pitches but his fastball (96-98 mph) and curveball have moved to the forefront of his repertoire while sliders and changeups have been rare. He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play college football at Kentucky. 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. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). Ortega had a breakout 2019, striking out 121 hitters in 94 innings at High-A Inland Empire before finishing his year with five rough starts at Double-A. With the 2023 NFL Draft less than a month away, lets take a look at the scouting report for Kentucky RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. Rodriguez was a three-star recruit out of Ola High School in McDonough, Georgia. Works primarily from the first base side of the rubber, quick motion with a high leg kick. Rodriguez has signed with Jacksonville. Executive Assistant to the President of Baseball Operations. 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. (126th overall) by the The Florida Athletic Coaches Association all-star games in Sebring two weeks before the draft is always a must-attend event for scouts. Grade:40, Control and Command:Average control with below average command; sinker/slider combination is sequenced effectively with cutter mixed in. Van Scoyoc has a backspinning fastball but his feel comes and goes. John Vogel November 7, 2022 in 2023 Senior Bowl, Scouting Reports Tagged Chris Rodriguez, Kentucky Wildcats - 2 Minutes. His best single-season target share was just 5.5%. A big back with This broad strokes profile a short-levered, switch-hitting, up-the-middle bat who has performed even though hes one of the youngest players on the field is very favorable. Four seam features arm side, riding life in the zone with inconsistent command; tends to miss high arm side. 3-CONE Chris Rodriguez is a big, bruising running back with little else to offer right now. Josh Norris joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Miami Marlins farm system. He spent his sophomore year at Galveston injured, then went undrafted as a junior. Grayson Rodriguez is the only one of the top nine prospects on this list who doesn't have MLB experience. But he has 35-homer upside if he can develop even a 40-grade bat. Its an interesting blend of model-driven and old school styles. Hidalgos frame (well-composed but not especially projectable), delivery (a head whack and more general stiffness), and fastball command pull the profile toward relief. That, plus Jo Adells graduation. He had enough roster days to exceed rookie eligibility in 2020; hed be second on this list if eligible. Scouting Report: Strengths. 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. 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. For teams that need a little beef and perhaps a short-yardage back, Rodriguez can fill that role. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted 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. 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. Eric Longenhagen is from Catasauqua, PA and currently lives in Tempe, AZ. Cannot turn the perimeter. But it was Rodriguezs redshirt junior season when he really exploded. Overall an average offering at the highest levels. A few months later, the Angels made him their first round pick. Gary LaRocque. Marsh has a great first step in center and has fantastic gap-to-gap range. Position: Pitcher Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-2, 185lb (188cm, 83kg) . Los Angeles Angelsin 2016 Overall, Rodriguez finished his five-year collegiate career with 40 games played, 592 carries, 3,643 yards, and 33 touchdowns. Repeats delivery well; needs work at holding runners from the stretch. A lack of arm strength is going to limit him to second base and I hope he eventually gets reps in center field. All rights reserved. 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. 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. outcomes of lesser but relevant utility Ramirez is either going to make enough contact to be an everyday player or emphatically will not. He caught only 18 passes over the last two seasons combined and often looked a little uncomfortable bringing the ball in. Grade:50, Curveball:81-84; flashes plus but sits fringe-average. Hes 20 now. 5 at this point, but its good to see that his velocity has bounced back and that hes pounding the strike zone like usual. 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. His control needs polish. The rest of the repertoire isnt great. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Almeida was a Minor League Rule 5 pick a few years ago. 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. Primary secondary offering; consistently generates swings and misses from same-sided batters. This system is thin but exciting because so many of the higher-variance prospects are fresh faces in the lower levels of the minors. No Rodriguez Righthander Chris Rodriguez made the Angels' Opening Day roster in 2021 despite not having pitched above Single-A before his MLB debut. 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). 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 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. Swing efficacy issues bring about a lot of swing-and-miss but Ive also seen Ramirez alter his bat path in order to hit pitches near the top of the zone, as well as toward the bottom, so theres some natural vertical plate coverage here the swing just needs refinement. A nagging hamstring injury kept him in Extended to start 2021. Jacksons swing has already been tailored for extreme lift and power. 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. Control:50| Command:40. Hes a 40-man candidate this offseason and I hope they pen Hernandez at some point late in the year just to see what happens to his arm strength if they do. He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play. Lacks conviction and purpose, overall a below-average offering. The August of 2019 Holmes looked like a No. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). Earlier this week, it was reported that LA Angels pitcher Chris Rodriguez would miss the majority of the 2022 season after undergoing right shoulder surgery. Most effective in the upper third; movement overlaps slider on occasion. Below-average change of direction. He needs to get stronger, especially in the forearms, and could grow into doubles power if he does. Four-seamer, curve, and change lag, but fills the zone enough to potentially stick in a rotation long-term. Arizona State didnt have a pitching coach (seriously) for part of his college tenure and Higgins might only now be thriving in a more stable developmental environment. 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. (37%*), 4.52 (P) His mid-70s curveball is better now than it was late in 2019 but Tapias stamina wanes later in outings and his stuff and command become less crisp. Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when Rodriguez finds a seam. 4 starter with a backend rotation role more likely. Displays the ability to get outside the box and shows footwork in a small area. During his five seasons, Rodriguez caught a total of 20 passes. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Its his second career lower body injury (he had a left knee sprain in 2019). 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