He has great feel for the zone, his swing is just limited from the left side in an important way. Randy Flores. Injury history includes a stress reaction of the back in 2018 and a stress fracture of the lower spine in 2019. WebAll Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Chris Rodriguez Jr. Its his second career lower body injury (he had a left knee sprain in 2019). All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. 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. Tight rotation, 11/5 action with inconsistent command; tends to bounce it at times; lacks teeth necessary to generate consistent swings and misses. Grade:45, Slider:86-88 with sharp bite running out of the zone. I dont see feature back in Rodriguezs future. The August of 2019 Holmes looked like a No. Injury history includes a stress reaction of the back in 2018 and a stress fracture of the lower spine in 2019. In Kentuckys third game of the season, he saw two carries and immediately showcased his explosiveness, ripping off 43 yards. He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play college football at Kentucky. Chris Rodriguez - Scouting Report Prospects Live Staff Los Angeles Angels Rank History Grades Update: Jan 2021 Jan 2021 Report Evaluator: Jake Boes He shows very good balance between the tackles, running behind his pads and packing the power to move a pile. Nevertheless, Rodriguez has above-average speed and good size. Jul 20, 1998 At one point a plus-plus runner with power projection, Deveaux needs to perform on paper soon. WebLogan O'Hoppe (/ o h p i / oh-HOP-ee; born February 9, 2000) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB).. O'Hoppe was born in West Islip, New York and attended St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School, committing to play college baseball for East Carolina University.He forewent his Van Scoyoc has a backspinning fastball but his feel comes and goes. Poor burst and long speed. }); Grouped by type and listed in order of preference within each category. 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. 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. Uninspiring second- and third-level vision. 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. His changeup command is advanced but the action on the pitch is not great right now. For example, in his games against Georgia in 2021 and 2022, Rodriguez posted lines of seven carries for seven yards and 17 carries for 51 yards, respectively. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. Aquino was once in the 40+ tier as a mid-90s teenager with a good changeup but has been sidetracked by injury. Control:50| Command:40. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). 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. 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Most effective to the outer third of same-sided batters. 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. His left-handed swing (this system has a lot of switch-hitters) is pretty grooved and long, leaving him vulnerable on the inner third. by Retrosheet. All of the numbered prospects here also appear on The Board, a resource the site offers featuring sortable scouting information for every organization. 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. (22%*), (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance), SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. Josh Norris joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Miami Marlins farm system. From a strike-throwing standpoint, hes off to a really rough start in 2021. Hidalgos frame (well-composed but not especially projectable), delivery (a head whack and more general stiffness), and fastball command pull the profile toward relief. 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. 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. Well, hes had a huge velo spike, and sat 93-95 and touched 97 in an outing not long before publication. John Vogel November 7, 2022 in 2023 Senior Bowl, Scouting Reports Tagged Chris Rodriguez, Kentucky Wildcats - 2 Minutes. 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. 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. Rodriguez was a three-star recruit out of Ola High School in McDonough, Georgia. But this style of hitting suits Paris skillset. Rodriguez, 23, was one of the feel-good stories of the first half of the Angels 2021 season. Sinker features tailing, darting life in the zone; induces weak contact consistently and shows average command. The 2021 season will already be Sotos fifth in pro ball and hes still just 20-years-old as of list publication. Here we take a look at the average exit velocity and fastball velocity for the Top 100 Prospects. 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. Ortega doesnt repeat his delivery consistently and I have him projected in up/down relief. Rodriguez can sometimes be impatient, not allowing his blocks to set up, a nuance required for backs to last a decade-plus. #Angels RHP Chris Rodriguez will miss most of the 2022 season after having right capsule repair surgery (shoulder). 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. document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () { The Tigers have two of the top 10 righthanders thanks to Casey Mize and Matt Manning . 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. That helps him stay on track and avoid negative plays. Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when Rodriguez finds a seam. Rodriguez got involved early as a freshman. 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. 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. Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when Rodriguez finds a seam. 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. Almeida was a Minor League Rule 5 pick a few years ago. 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. Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7:23 AM ET, Park Factors Rodriguez got involved early as a freshman. That bodes far better for his NFL projection than falling to Round 5 or later. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Command is inconsistent; misses tend to be horizontal. Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. 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. Overall, a plus offering with little projection necessary to reach its potential. If you think the system is thin, wait until you see the scouting department. Strengths: Large, punishing ball carrier who displays solid agility and quickness for a bigger back. (76%*), 217 Daniel was up to 96 (sitting 90-94) at Auburn and had a very pretty 12-to-6 curveball, but he blew out early during his draft spring and needed TJ in April of 2019. Overall an average offering at the highest levels. Special Assistant to GM/Player Procurement. Cannot turn the perimeter. But they have about $50 million of payroll coming off the books after the year and several of those players, like Alex Cobb, could be dealt as rentals ahead of the deadline, so that might change all of a sudden. He often lumbers when asked to cut or turn up the field sharply. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. College production is the biggest predictor of NFL success. outcomes of lesser but relevant utility Ramirez is either going to make enough contact to be an everyday player or emphatically will not. 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. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. 4 starter with a backend rotation role more likely. 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. Draft models favored Kyren Paris in 2019, where he was in the conversation for multiple first round picks, including the Angels at 15. The new velocity might be part of why Detmers was uncharacteristically wild early in 2021. 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. Grade:50, Curveball:81-84; flashes plus but sits fringe-average. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted 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. He has since been added. This kind of bat control is rare for anyone, let alone a switch-hitter this age. Even though hes performed in the upper-levels of the minors for years, Wong has bounced around waivers. Chris Rodriguez is a powerful downhill runner, but he lacks speed and elusiveness. Missed multiple games last season after being suspended for a DUI. Grade:45, Slider:86-88 with sharp bite running out of the zone. Angels pitcher Chris Rodriguez's hard work during spring training has finally paid off as he makes the team's active roster. Has a punishing style, drives his shoulders through defenders, and carries the pile for many yards. This system is thin but exciting because so many of the higher-variance prospects are fresh faces in the lower levels of the minors. His changeup is typically located down and to his arm side. 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. In 2021, Rodriguez became the Wildcats clear lead back. Higgins stuff was up and down in college, peaking in the upper-90s during his underclass stint in the Alaskan Summer League. I worry that this year will be a struggle because of the chaotic nature of his world for the past couple of years, but ultimately I see a well-rounded player whos going to reach base and hit for power at above-average rates while also playing plus defense at a premium position. HAND: 8 5/8" ARM: 30 5/8" WINGSPAN: N/A. He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play. Moiss Rodrguez. 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. As there was no minor league season in 2020, there are some instances where no new information was gleaned about a player. Often just hunts for contact instead of space. Latest on Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Chris Rodriguez. Jean Carlos Lucas is an effervescent righty with a shapely breaking ball. 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. Theres a Victor Robles vibe to the swing, and while Robles is obviously very good, hes a flawed offensive player. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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. Tight rotation, 11/5 action with inconsistent command; tends to bounce it at times; lacks teeth necessary to generate consistent swings and misses. Rodriguez is a throwback who would be able to handle 20-25 carries a game. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. 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. His bat needs to carry him but Placencia has a shot to be an everyday player. (signed for $850,000). Rodriguez would fit best in a zone system that can embrace his footwork and downhill decisiveness. 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. What Rodriguez lacks is juice. 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. Physically, he should be able to withstand the punishment of an NFL running back. Four seam features arm side, riding life in the zone with inconsistent command; tends to miss high arm side. 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. Position: Pitcher Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-2, 185lb (188cm, 83kg) . 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. He was discovered by the Rays at a workout near the U.S./Mexico border and later signed, then was traded to San Diego as part of the Wil Myers blockbuster, then dealt again to the Angels for Jason Castro. Click here to get started. I dont know whether this will impact their draft strategy since its likely theyve done a lot of video work and have been forced to lean more heavily on data to make decisions this year. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Works primarily from the first base side of the rubber, quick motion with a high leg kick. However, either he, the team, or both decided to hold him out of games for the remainder of the year, affording him redshirt status. Assistant General Manager & Director of Player Development. Hes a vertical slot lefty relief prospect who brings mid-90s velo and a hard slider. Are supported: Chrome, Edge ( v80 and later ), Firefox and Safari to enough. 2021, Rodriguez has above-average speed and elusiveness and to his arm side, life! 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