The top two, Sixto Sanchez and Ian Anderson, have playoff starts already on their resumes.The Tigers have two of the top 10 righthanders thanks to Casey Mize and Matt Manning. 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. Tapia looked great as a still 17-year-old during 2019 fall intrasquads, sitting in the low-90s with really advanced changeup feel and a shapely breaking ball. HAND: 8 5/8" ARM: 30 5/8" WINGSPAN: N/A. Hes likely a long-term third base fit but he has the tools to be plus there with experience. Rodriguez shows good vision and can exploit cut-back lanes. This is still a good developmental arm, just not one that made any sort of leap during the off year. The same is true of his changeup. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. 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. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when Rodriguez finds a seam. Overall an average offering at the highest levels. 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. HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 217. 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. Rodriguez's burst through the second level is likewise middling, and he has no long speed to speak of. For further explanation of Future Values merits and drawbacks, read Future Value. That, plus Jo Adells graduation. He had enough roster days to exceed rookie eligibility in 2020; hed be second on this list if eligible. Thats not to say Knowles bat doesnt need polish. Assuming health, a back-end starter role is likely. I dont see feature back in Rodriguezs future. With his consistency, he could find a role 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. 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. The Florida Athletic Coaches Association all-star games in Sebring two weeks before the draft is always a must-attend event for scouts. Soto plays hard, takes good at-bats, and hes hard to strike out (he had a measly 7% swinging strike rate in 2019). Generally finds a way to stay upright. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted In Kentuckys third game of the season, he saw two carries and Theres a real chance the hit tool just bottoms out and Ramirez, even though hes likely to grow into elite power, may not hit enough to support a corner outfield profile. Rodriguez is a throwback who would be able to handle 20-25 carries a game. MORE: FREE Mock Draft Simulator With Trades. But he has 35-homer upside if he can develop even a 40-grade bat. Remember, again, Paris is 19. Because hes so young and lacks strength, Guzmans swing currently lacks real oomph and has a lot of length as he takes full-body cuts just to get the bat around with any kind of force. 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. Below-average receiver. BA Newsletter: Swings and misses rare but contact is limited. Lacks conviction and purpose, overall a below-average offering. Needless to say this is a huge blow to the Angels pitching staff 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. Rodriguez can sometimes be impatient, not allowing his blocks to set up, a nuance required for backs to last a decade-plus. in Miami, FL, Drafted in the 4th round 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. Overall an average offering at the highest levels. Grade:45, Slider:86-88 with sharp bite running out of the zone. 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. On Tony Paulines Big Board, Rodriguez ranked 141st overall and is projected to be drafted in the fourth or fifth round. Rarely wastes time behind the line; plays behind his pads. Chris Rodriguez Jr. Senior Bowl Interview NFL Draft Profile: Chris Rodriguez Jr., Running Back, Kentucky Wildcats NFL Draft profile scouting report for Special Assistant to GM/Player Procurement. Downhill runner. WebChris Rodriguez career batting statistics for Major League, Minor League, and postseason baseball Angels Astros Athletics Mariners Rangers: NL East. Hidalgo sits 93-94, flashes plus curveballs, and works to his arm side with an upper-80s changeup. But this style of hitting suits Paris skillset. 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. Both of his breaking balls were excellent, but his changeup had regressed a bit compared to his first year (or at least, he lacked feel for it). 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. He is a downhill back. Chris Rodriguez Jr. Eric Longenhagen is from Catasauqua, PA and currently lives in Tempe, AZ. Players whose write-ups have not been meaningfully altered begin by telling you so. Theres a Victor Robles vibe to the swing, and while Robles is obviously very good, hes a flawed offensive player. 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. 40-YARD DASH: N/A. That his velo has regressed is a real problem since he needs to feast off his fastball to succeed. Chris Rodriguez is a powerful downhill runner, but he lacks speed and elusiveness. Whatever you call it, it flashes plus. If you think the system is thin, wait until you see the scouting department. 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. Sinker features tailing, darting life in the zone; induces weak contact consistently and shows average command. It doesnt always look pretty but Ive seen Blakely make mid-flight adjustments to breaking balls during Extended. Consistently productive at Kentucky and handled a lot of carries. 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. Even though hes already 24, Daniels 40-man timeline is still favorable and presents teams with a lot of flexibility. They furloughed their area scouts and havent rehired them? Previous work can also be found at Sports On Earth, CrashburnAlley and Prospect Insider. Uninspiring second- and third-level vision. It wound up being a questionable decision, as Rodriguez had a tumultuous fifth year at Kentucky. In the summer of 2022, he was charged with a DUI. I think hes likely to be strikeout prone from that side for good. Its his second career lower body injury (he had a left knee sprain in 2019). Erik Rivera, LHP/OF Hes a grinder with a punishing style, yet he also displays the versatility to get around tackle. 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. 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. He needs to get stronger, especially in the forearms, and could grow into doubles power if he does. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. His left-handed swing (this system has a lot of switch-hitters) is pretty grooved and long, leaving him vulnerable on the inner third. Hes more of a cut blocker in pass protection as opposed to a guy who will stick his face in against the blitz, although that is a correctable flaw. Whether he elevates himself from a rotational backup to a key piece of a committee remains to be seen. Overall, Rodriguez finished his five-year collegiate career with 40 games played, 592 carries, 3,643 yards, and 33 touchdowns. 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. Plus, velocity has suddenly become the easiest thing to develop in pitchers, even ones well into their 20s. 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. Four seam features arm side, riding life in the zone with inconsistent command; tends to miss high arm side. He projects as a bench stalwart and situational player. Rarely used as a receiver out of the backfield and had 20 receptions in four years of college ball. His best attribute is his relentlessness; he consistently thrashes through tacklers to turn minimal gains into long ones. 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. 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. Chris Rodriguez's great spring earned 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. The contact and speed combination mean Calabrese has some leadoff man traits. He caught only 18 passes over the last two seasons combined and often looked a little uncomfortable bringing the ball in. 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. A $700,000 bonus brought him to Tempe for a summer consisting only of hitting, an approach the Angels have taken with several recent draftees. 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. 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 Ortega doesnt repeat his delivery consistently and I have him projected in up/down relief. On the field, Rodriguez carried the ball 175 times for 904 yards and six touchdowns. 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. Draft models favored Kyren Paris in 2019, where he was in the conversation for multiple first round picks, including the Angels at 15. Can muscle his way out of tackles or push piles. All of the numbered prospects here also appear on The Board, a resource the site offers featuring sortable scouting information for every organization. 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. Overall, Rodriguez finished his five-year collegiate career with 40 games played, 592 carries, 3,643 yards, and 33 touchdowns. Missed multiple games last season after being suspended for a DUI. Its an interesting blend of model-driven and old school styles. 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 Primary secondary offering; consistently generates swings and misses from same-sided batters. WebAll Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Chris Rodriguez Jr. Jul 20, 1998 Hes a project to be sure, but hes talented. After eight multi-inning relief outings during the first month of the regular season, Rodriguez was shut down with shoulder inflammation. 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. When it comes to sudden change of direction and wiggle at the second level, Rodriguez offers very little. Rodriguez, 23, was one of the feel-good stories of the first half of the Angels 2021 season. Grade:50, Curveball:81-84; flashes plus but sits fringe-average. His bat needs to carry him but Placencia has a shot to be an everyday player. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! 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. 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. He tries to work them under the hands of righty batters but theyre hit hard even though Hidalgo hits his spot. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. A few months later, the Angels made him their first round pick. (22%*), (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance), SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. 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. by Handedness, 2016 June Amateur Draft - Round: 4, Pick: 20, Overall: 126, Team: Los Angeles Angels. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. BA document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () { Command is inconsistent; misses tend to be horizontal. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Assistant General Manager & Director of Player Development. Latest on Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Chris Rodriguez. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine (17%*), 30 5/8 historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). His changeup is typically located down and to his 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. Rodriguez has signed with Jacksonville. 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. He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play college football at Kentucky. Here are 15 players we believe would benefit the most from a healthy 2022 season. Moiss Rodrguez. 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. Displays terrific running vision, finds the open lanes, and runs with authority. 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. Stiward Aquino, RHP Editor's Note: Due to a production error, Mariners righthander George Kirby was inadvertently left off the list. (126th overall) by the 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. 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. The August of 2019 Holmes looked like a No. 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. 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. Riveras on-mound athleticism is coming to the fore and hes been up to 96 this spring. (39%*), 114 (P) Mechanics:Fires from a high 3/4 arm slot with high effort; hand break, arm action, and subtle head whack yield moderate deception. Scouting Report: Strengths. 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. Four-seamer, curve, and change lag, but fills the zone enough to potentially stick in a rotation long-term. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. Even though hes missed reps due to injury, his feel to hit is relatively intact. 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. Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when Rodriguez finds a seam. Injury history includes a stress reaction of the back in 2018 and a stress fracture of the lower spine in 2019. 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 rights reserved. }); Grouped by type and listed in order of preference within each category. All Rights Reserved. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted 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. 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. 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. #Angels RHP Chris Rodriguez will miss most of the 2022 season after having right capsule repair surgery (shoulder). Salvador came over from Cincinnati as the Player To Be Named in last years Brian Goodwin deadline deal. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Ramirezs 95 mph average exit velo was the highest in the entire 2019 DSL, driven largely by his mature physicality. 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. 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. He often lumbers when asked to cut or turn up the field sharply. Grayson Rodriguez is the only one of the top nine prospects on this list who doesn't have MLB experience. On a more sour note, Rodriguez didnt fare too well when the level of competition was elevated. Good balance and coordination. 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. The guys from the 2015-2017 classes are all nearing the end of their careers. Depth Arms Can maneuver behind the line comfortably. Overall, a plus offering with little projection necessary to reach its potential. No real juice to pull off explosive gains. 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. Perhaps due to this incident, or perhaps for other unknown reasons, Rodriguez sat out the first four games of the season. 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. Almeida was a Minor League Rule 5 pick a few years ago. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine Tight rotation, 11/5 action with inconsistent command; tends to bounce it at times; lacks teeth necessary to generate consistent swings and misses. Jose Reyes is also 20 and has a plus frame and bat speed, but is overmatched by full-season stuff right now. Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez delivers against the Kansas City Royals on June 7. Limited to nine games in the 2020 COVID year, Rodriguez progressed further. He carried the ball 71 times for 533 yards and six touchdowns, touching the ball in nine games. by Retrosheet. He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play. 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