The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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. 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). Downhill runner. RHP Chris Rodriguez Well, hes had a huge velo spike, and sat 93-95 and touched 97 in an outing not long before publication. Grade:60, Cutter:88-90 t91 with run in on opposite-sided batters; compliments the fastball well; hitters struggle to square it up. 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. Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when Rodriguez finds a seam. 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. Primary secondary offering; consistently generates swings and misses from same-sided batters. 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. 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. Can maneuver behind the line comfortably. Chris Rodriguez Jr. He has since been added. 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. Functional lateral ability for his size. 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. He remains in Extended and is likely on an innings limit. Connor Van Scoyoc, RHP He also has a hard slider that is short and hard enough that it gets described as a cutter. He caught only 18 passes over the last two seasons combined and often looked a little uncomfortable bringing the ball in. Shape lacks bite at times, but overall an above-average offering. Assistant General Manager. Consistently productive at Kentucky and handled a lot of carries. Rodriguez was suspended four games to start the 2022 season for all his 'incidents'. Andy Lyons/Getty Images. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Fights for extra yardage and is reliable in short-yardage situations. 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. One of the SEC's most dominant players during his time at Kentucky, Chris Rodriguez, has officially declared for the draft. Killam sat 8891 mph in college at Georgetown and did not pitch during the summer after he was drafted. Swings and misses rare but contact is limited. 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. Rodriguez plays to his 217-pound frame. The new velocity might be part of why Detmers was uncharacteristically wild early in 2021. If you think the system is thin, wait until you see the scouting department. 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. Overall, a plus offering with little projection necessary to reach its potential. Josh Norris joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Miami Marlins farm system. Whatever you call it, it flashes plus. On a more sour note, Rodriguez didnt fare too well when the level of competition was elevated. Its been two years since Paris was drafted and he wont turn 20 until after the 2021 season. Rodriguez, 23, was one of the feel-good stories of the first half of the Angels 2021 season. 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. That his velo has regressed is a real problem since he needs to feast off his fastball to succeed. He is a downhill back. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Pro Football Network, LLC. Needless to say this is a huge blow to the Angels pitching staff document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () { All rights reserved. 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. 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. Vera has added considerable mass over the last year or so and has transformed from a rail-thin project into a teenage shortstop with pretty impressive raw power for his age. Perhaps due to this incident, or perhaps for other unknown reasons, Rodriguez sat out the first four games of the season. Youth moves the needle in the draft room, as does athleticism. 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. Chris Rodriguez - Scouting Report Prospects Live Staff Los Angeles Angels Rank History Grades Update: Jan 2021 Jan 2021 Report Evaluator: Jake Boes Scouting reports were compiled with information provided by industry sources as well as my own observations. Rarely asked to do it; hands looked uncomfortable in limited sample. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. 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. Chris Rodriguez is a powerful downhill runner, but he lacks speed and elusiveness. Scouting Report & Draft Stock. Almeida was a Minor League Rule 5 pick a few years ago. 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. Grade:45, Slider:86-88 with sharp bite running out of the zone. Previous work can also be found at Sports On Earth, CrashburnAlley and Prospect Insider. In his second season, Rodriguezs role increased. Limited to nine games in the 2020 COVID year, Rodriguez progressed further. 4/5 starter. However, either he, the team, or both decided to hold him out of games for the remainder of the year, affording him redshirt status. His control needs polish. Above-average power and upper-body strength. No Rodriguez Righthander Chris Rodriguez made the Angels' Opening Day roster in 2021 despite not having pitched above Single-A before his MLB debut. On Tony Paulines Big Board, Rodriguez ranked 141st overall and is projected to be drafted in the fourth or fifth round. Hes looking more like a depth starter or multi-inning reliever than a true No. All rights reserved. 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. After he was sitting in the mid-80s in the time surrounding the 2020 shutdown, Naughtons velocity has rebounded and hes once again living in the 90-92 range with his tailing fastball. Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge. Grade:45, Slider:86-88 with sharp bite running out of the zone. Overall an average offering at the highest levels. It also helps create depth on Salvadors curveball. Still, Detmers four pitches had well-defined shapes and he executed them consistently. Overall:Two separate back injuries have forced Rodriguez into a true wildcard scenario; when healthy, he has three average-or-better offerings to help navigate a lineup. A few months later, the Angels made him their first round pick. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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. Most effective to the outer third of same-sided batters. Works primarily from the first base side of the rubber, quick motion with a high leg kick. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. 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. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. That bodes far better for his NFL projection than falling to Round 5 or later. 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. Denny Brady, RHP Zach Linginfelter, RHP Hes a smooth, loose, lefty-hitting shortstop with a gigantic frame. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. 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). Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted 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. It was mostly there in the lone Extended outing of his I saw. 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. 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. He carried the ball 71 times for 533 yards and six touchdowns, touching the ball in nine games. He often lumbers when asked to cut or turn up the field sharply. Repeats delivery well; needs work at holding runners from the stretch. After eight multi-inning relief outings during the first month of the regular season, Rodriguez was shut down with shoulder inflammation. 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. Because of the abbreviated nature of the 2020 MLB season, this year's top righthanded prospects list has a lot more experience than normal. At one point a plus-plus runner with power projection, Deveaux needs to perform on paper soon. Below-average receiver. 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. The rest of the repertoire isnt great. 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. I thought he lifted the ball better during that six week stretch and did so without compromising his strong feel for contact. 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. First a 40-man casualty of Tampa Bay and the Angels before landing in San Francisco, and now back with Los Angeles, Wongs versatility, speed, and contact ability from the left side fit like a glove in a low-impact bench role. Randy Flores. Marsh has a great first step in center and has fantastic gap-to-gap range. 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. He is built like youd probably expect a D-I wide receiver recruit to be, hes an 80 runner, and while the swing foundation isnt great, the Angels are one of the most proactive swing-changing orgs. When in tip-top shape, Franco looks like a fastball/curveball power reliever. Keeps his feet moving, works runs, and uses an effective straight arm to keep plays alive. To make room on the 40-man roster, Chris Rodriguez has been transferred to the 60-day IL. 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. Erik Rivera, LHP/OF 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. 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. He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play. 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. Overall an average offering at the highest levels. Rarely wastes time behind the line; plays behind his pads. 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. The same is true of his changeup. Soto plays hard, takes good at-bats, and hes hard to strike out (he had a measly 7% swinging strike rate in 2019). 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. He isn't an explosive athlete in any sense. Lacks conviction and purpose, overall a below-average offering. Tight rotation, 11/5 action with inconsistent command; tends to bounce it at times; lacks teeth necessary to generate consistent swings and misses. Overall, Rodriguez finished his five-year collegiate career with 40 games played, 592 carries, 3,643 yards, and 33 touchdowns. Poor burst and long speed. Yet, he projects as only a two-down player due to his nonexistent passing game role at college. Plus, velocity has suddenly become the easiest thing to develop in pitchers, even ones well into their 20s. This system is thin but exciting because so many of the higher-variance prospects are fresh faces in the lower levels of the minors. (22%*), (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance), SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. Hes likely a long-term third base fit but he has the tools to be plus there with experience. 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. The NFL needs a youth injection at the position, and they very well may get it. Bottom of Roster, Practice Squad. Latest on Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Chris Rodriguez. Draft models favored Kyren Paris in 2019, where he was in the conversation for multiple first round picks, including the Angels at 15. Can struggle to settle and explode in a new direction. Grade:40, Control and Command:Average control with below average command; sinker/slider combination is sequenced effectively with cutter mixed in. Fastball:94-96; four-seamer and sinker in the same velocity band. No real juice to pull off explosive gains. Instead of opting for the NFL, Rodriguez elected to return to school for a fifth 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. A big back with very good feet. In Kentuckys third game of the season, he saw two carries and Executive Assistant to the President of Baseball Operations. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. The 2021 season will already be Sotos fifth in pro ball and hes still just 20-years-old as of list publication. window.FGWebsite_head_section.buildProspectsListControls(); 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. Injury history includes a stress reaction of the back in 2018 and a stress fracture of the lower spine in 2019. Ramirezs 95 mph average exit velo was the highest in the entire 2019 DSL, driven largely by his mature physicality. Rodriguez would fit best in a zone system that can embrace his footwork and downhill decisiveness. Los Angeles Angels #73; Relief Pitcher; Follow. HAND: 8 5/8" ARM: 30 5/8" WINGSPAN: N/A. WebChris Rodriguez. 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. With his consistency, he could find a role A big back with The Florida Athletic Coaches Association all-star games in Sebring two weeks before the draft is always a must-attend event for scouts. 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. WebScouting Reports CAREER Transactions Selected by Angels in fourth round of 2016 draft; signed June 17, 2016 On disabled list, April 5-Sept. 9, 2018. Outstanding short-yardage ball carrier who falls forward when tackled. 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. Rodriguez got involved early as a freshman. 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