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. He has feel for lengthening his path to create good angle on pitches at the bottom of the zone, but he can also keep things short and direct to catch pitches near the top of the zone. Texas-Brownsville shuttered their baseball program before Reyes was able to take the field for them, and he ended up transferring to Galveston College. He has now lost much of two pro seasons: a broken hamate limited him to just three games in 2019, the pandemic knocked out his 20 campaign, and a hamstring strain has shelved him early in 21. Riveras on-mound athleticism is coming to the fore and hes been up to 96 this spring. I dont see feature back in Rodriguezs future. (37%*), 4.52 (P) Physical Description:Medium build; fit and trim with sloping shoulders, long, lanky arms; high waist with long legs. Quero has shown some feel to hit in Extended and is only 18. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted 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. Hes swinging with more ferocity this year than in 2019 and has struggled to make the leap from the 19 AZL to full-season ball in this season, but I think its too early to slide him due to performance. Zach Linginfelter, RHP Assuming health, a back-end starter role is likely. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine Yet, he projects as only a two-down player due to his nonexistent passing game role at college. Scouting reports were compiled with information provided by industry sources as well as my own observations. Sinker features tailing, darting life in the zone; induces weak contact consistently and shows average command. in Miami, FL, Drafted in the 4th round Repeats delivery well; needs work at holding runners from the stretch. 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. (64%*), 4.31 (P) All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. I have him projected as a fourth outfielder. 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. Andy Lyons/Getty Images. Previous work can also be found at Sports On Earth, CrashburnAlley and Prospect Insider. Jul 20, 1998 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. This is still a good developmental arm, just not one that made any sort of leap during the off year. Refined command gives him a shot to be a No. 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. Grade:50, Curveball:81-84; flashes plus but sits fringe-average. 40-YARD DASH: N/A. A big back with very good feet. Rodriguez shows good vision and can exploit cut-back lanes. Rodriguez plays to his 217-pound frame. That bodes far better for his NFL projection than falling to Round 5 or later. Injury history includes a stress reaction of the back in 2018 and a stress fracture of the lower spine in 2019. Rodriguez also has solid lateral ability and coordination for a back his size. His left-handed swing (this system has a lot of switch-hitters) is pretty grooved and long, leaving him vulnerable on the inner third. document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () { The rest of the repertoire isnt great. Angels pitcher Chris Rodriguez's hard work during spring training has finally paid off as he makes the team's active roster. 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. Most effective in the upper third; movement overlaps slider on occasion. 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. 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 (42%*), 73 5/8 Tony Paulines Scouting Report He has great feel for the zone, his swing is just limited from the left side in an important way. 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. Los Angeles Angels #73; Relief Pitcher; Follow. 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. Swings and misses rare but contact is limited. 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. Hes a vertical slot lefty relief prospect who brings mid-90s velo and a hard slider. Well, hes had a huge velo spike, and sat 93-95 and touched 97 in an outing not long before publication. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Grade:40, Control and Command:Average control with below average command; sinker/slider combination is sequenced effectively with cutter mixed in. Rodriguez has signed with Jacksonville. 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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 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. Chris Rodriguez Jr. Senior Bowl Interview NFL Draft Profile: Chris Rodriguez Jr., Running Back, Kentucky Wildcats NFL Draft profile scouting report for Players whose write-ups have not been meaningfully altered begin by telling you so. Web21st. 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. Los Angeles Angelsin 2016 He has since been added. Rodriguez got involved early as a freshman. 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. All of the numbered prospects here also appear on The Board, a resource the site offers featuring sortable scouting information for every organization. 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 Sinker features tailing, darting life in the zone; induces weak contact consistently and shows average command. On the field, Rodriguez carried the ball 175 times for 904 yards and six touchdowns. 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. 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. 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. Mechanics:Fires from a high 3/4 arm slot with high effort; hand break, arm action, and subtle head whack yield moderate deception. It can be found here. Most effective to the outer third of same-sided batters. 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. His bat needs to carry him but Placencia has a shot to be an everyday player. Drive-changing plays will be few and far between. All rights reserved. The Florida Athletic Coaches Association all-star games in Sebring two weeks before the draft is always a must-attend event for scouts. Physically, he should be able to withstand the punishment of an NFL running back. For those not yet sold, Rodriguez recommends looking back at Kentucky's 52-21 victory over rival Louisville in Nov. 2021, in which Levis completed 14 of 18 passes 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). Jose Reyes, CF 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. 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. Top 100 Prospects | Top Prospects For Every Team | 13 Potential Breakout Prospects For 2021 | Order The 2021 Prospect Handbook. RHP Chris Rodriguez Shape lacks bite at times, but overall an above-average offering. WebAll Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Chris Rodriguez Jr. Rodriguez was suspended four games to start the 2022 season for all his 'incidents'. Additionally, Rodriguez is not a useful pass-catcher right now. Because of the abbreviated nature of the 2020 MLB season, this year's top righthanded prospects list has a lot more experience than normal. Even though hes dominated rookie ball as a starter, his delivery (which makes the spinal tilt in Michael Wachas old delivery look generic) will likely push him toward the bullpen. He has both breaking ball consistency issues (though it flashes plus) and mechanical consistency concerns, so I have him projected in relief, where I think the fastball will live in the mid-90s. Fastball:94-96; four-seamer and sinker in the same velocity band. 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. Cherubs I think hes likely to be strikeout prone from that side for good. 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. Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when Rodriguez finds a seam. Rodriguez has signed with Jacksonville. Neto will make his debut less than a year after the Angels took him 13th overall in the draft. He has a shot to profile as an everyday center fielder if his speed and contact skills hold water. Connor Van Scoyoc, RHP Placencias left-handed swing is the sweetest-looking cut in this system, and his righty swing is the second. 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. I thought he lifted the ball better during that six week stretch and did so without compromising his strong feel for contact. 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. Knowles has electric tools a plus arm, plus-plus speed, sneaky power for a guy his size and until 2021 has been very young for the levels at which hes played (2.5 years younger than average, per BRef), which puts his statline in better context. Can struggle to settle and explode in a new direction. 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. Draft models favored Kyren Paris in 2019, where he was in the conversation for multiple first round picks, including the Angels at 15. 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. Calabrese is built like a compact little sports car and hes as fast as one, reaching first in about 4.1 seconds after contact. It doesnt always look pretty but Ive seen Blakely make mid-flight adjustments to breaking balls during Extended. 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. 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. Latest on Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Chris Rodriguez. Perhaps due to this incident, or perhaps for other unknown reasons, Rodriguez sat out the first four games of the season. Paris can fly, and hes worked to add significant weight and strength since signing. Instead of opting for the NFL, Rodriguez elected to return to school for a fifth season. Primary secondary offering; consistently generates swings and misses from same-sided batters. Rarely wastes time behind the line; plays behind his pads. Denny Brady, RHP 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. This is a big year for him, as hes a 40-man candidate in the upcoming offseason. In Kentuckys third game of the season, he saw two carries and 5 at this point, but its good to see that his velocity has bounced back and that hes pounding the strike zone like usual. 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. Even though hes missed reps due to injury, his feel to hit is relatively intact. Functional lateral ability for his size. (17%*), 30 5/8 Still, Detmers four pitches had well-defined shapes and he executed them consistently. Assistant General Manager & Director of Player Development. Works primarily from the first base side of the rubber, quick motion with a high leg kick. Click here to get started. From a strike-throwing standpoint, hes off to a really rough start in 2021. He was overmatched during his big league spring at-bats but looked great during minor league spring play and during his first few regular season games before succumbing to a strained quad. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). 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. But it was Rodriguezs redshirt junior season when he really exploded. 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. 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 He also has a hard slider that is short and hard enough that it gets described as a cutter. 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. Chris Rodriguez is a big, bruising running back with little else to offer right now. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). Copyright 2019-2023. 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. Rodriguez got involved early as a freshman. Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 185 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2016 Draft, Round 4RuleV: On 40-Man Roster. He spent his sophomore year at Galveston injured, then went undrafted as a junior. 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. 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. Jacksons swing has already been tailored for extreme lift and power. The contact and speed combination mean Calabrese has some leadoff man traits. 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. Whatever you call it, it flashes plus. 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. 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. Even though hes already 24, Daniels 40-man timeline is still favorable and presents teams with a lot of flexibility. 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. Missed multiple games last season after being suspended for a DUI. Four seam features arm side, riding life in the zone with inconsistent command; tends to miss high arm side. 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. 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. I suppose one could argue that the persistence of the injury itself is value-altering but for now Im not inclined to come off of Marsh at all. Tight rotation, 11/5 action with inconsistent command; tends to bounce it at times; lacks teeth necessary to generate consistent swings and misses. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. Good balance and coordination. Hes looking more like a depth starter or multi-inning reliever than a true No. 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. outcomes of lesser but relevant utility Ramirez is either going to make enough contact to be an everyday player or emphatically will not. 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. The new velocity might be part of why Detmers was uncharacteristically wild early in 2021. Overall: Rodriguez is a talented RB who will be a sensational goal-line or short-yardage runner at the next level. He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play college football at Kentucky. Most effective to the outer third of same-sided batters. WebChris Rodriguez career batting statistics for Major League, Minor League, and postseason baseball Angels Astros Athletics Mariners Rangers: NL East. WebChris Rodriguez Jr. NFL Draft 2023: Scouting Report for Kentucky RB BR NFL Scouting Department Contributor I Comments. His best single-season target share was just 5.5%. Modest projection remaining throughout; likely to settle in around 200 lbs. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, When in tip-top shape, Franco looks like a fastball/curveball power reliever. (126th overall) by the Hes likely a long-term third base fit but he has the tools to be plus there with experience. Here we take a look at the average exit velocity and fastball velocity for the Top 100 Prospects. Overall an average offering at the highest levels. All rights reserved. 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 needs to get stronger, especially in the forearms, and could grow into doubles power if he does. Primary secondary offering; consistently generates swings and misses from same-sided batters. Injury history includes a stress reaction of the back in 2018 and a stress fracture of the lower spine in 2019. Assuming health, a back-end starter role is likely. Hes a low-slot bullpen slinger with a tailing, upper-90s fastball, and his arm slot creates issues for righties. They furloughed their area scouts and havent rehired them? 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. 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. (76%*), 217 Marsh has a great first step in center and has fantastic gap-to-gap range. He also has a hard slider that is short and hard enough that it gets described as a cutter. Pro Football Network, LLC. 4 starter with a backend rotation role more likely. Angels shake up pitching staff, sending reliever Chris Rodriguez to the minors. RotoWire News: Rodriguez (shoulder) threw 30 pitches in a live batting 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. Hes a decisive runner with good vision; hell locate his hole and get through it more quickly than youd expect considering his size. But the lost 2020 season (even if I sourced launch angle data from the alt site, guys were facing the same pitchers over and over again, so I just dont think its meaningful) and Marshs ongoing shoulder issues (he had a labrum injury in 2020 that barked at him again early this year) have prevented us from getting a clear idea of this changes impact because his contact quality has been poor this year. Jose Reyes is also 20 and has a plus frame and bat speed, but is overmatched by full-season stuff right now. Below-average receiver. It wound up being a questionable decision, as Rodriguez had a tumultuous fifth year at Kentucky. Linda Brauer. Tight rotation, 11/5 action with inconsistent command; tends to bounce it at times; lacks teeth necessary to generate consistent swings and misses. Often just hunts for contact instead of space. From the right side, he might be able to do real damage. If Rodriguez is a fourth or fifth-round selection, it would be a major surprise if he didnt make an NFL roster. Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge. In his second season, Rodriguezs role increased. WebSr. 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 one of the hardest lefty throwers on the planet (93-97, touch 99), but he has 20 command. 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. Rarely asked to do it; hands looked uncomfortable in limited sample. 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. Physically, hes the same now as he was then, a well-composed 6-foot-1 with room for more mass and strength. He has the size, strength and adequate footwork to be a capable short-yardage and battering ram backup. That, plus Jo Adells graduation. He had enough roster days to exceed rookie eligibility in 2020; hed be second on this list if eligible. When it comes to sudden change of direction and wiggle at the second level, Rodriguez offers very little. 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. Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when Rodriguez finds a seam. 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