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. 3-CONE Chris Rodriguez is a big, bruising running back with little else to offer right now. Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! He shows very good balance between the tackles, running behind his pads and packing the power to move a pile. Because the 40-man runway is so long, it makes sense to develop him as a starter to see if a third pitch develops and if Daniel can shake off command-related rust. Adrian Almeida, LHP Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. Shape lacks bite at times, but overall an above-average offering. Rodriguez, 23, was one of the feel-good stories of the first half of the Angels 2021 season. BA Newsletter:
Los Angeles Angels #73; Relief Pitcher; Follow. In the summer of 2022, he was charged with a DUI. 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. This is a big year for him, as hes a 40-man candidate in the upcoming offseason. All of the numbered prospects here also appear on The Board, a resource the site offers featuring sortable scouting information for every organization. Hes a vertical slot lefty relief prospect who brings mid-90s velo and a hard slider. Jean Carlos Lucas is an effervescent righty with a shapely breaking ball. Calabrese is built like a compact little sports car and hes as fast as one, reaching first in about 4.1 seconds after contact. 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. 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. Repeats delivery well; needs work at holding runners from the stretch. For teams that need a little beef and perhaps a short-yardage back, Rodriguez can fill that role. That helps him stay on track and avoid negative plays. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. The August of 2019 Holmes looked like a No. Whatever you call it, it flashes plus. Command is inconsistent; misses tend to be horizontal. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. As there was no minor league season in 2020, there are some instances where no new information was gleaned about a player. He tries to work them under the hands of righty batters but theyre hit hard even though Hidalgo hits his spot. Physical Description:Medium build; fit and trim with sloping shoulders, long, lanky arms; high waist with long legs. 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. Chris Rodriguez - Scouting Report Prospects Live Staff Los Angeles Angels Rank History Grades Update: Jan 2021 Jan 2021 Report Evaluator: Jake Boes A lack of arm strength is going to limit him to second base and I hope he eventually gets reps in center field. Works primarily from the first base side of the rubber, quick motion with a high leg kick. Because of the abbreviated nature of the 2020 MLB season, this year's top righthanded prospects list has a lot more experience than normal. 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. 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. Most of the pro departments additions have been post-hype prospects who flamed out elsewhere (Gareth Morgan, Jake Gatewood, many more). 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. Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when Rodriguez finds a seam. However, either he, the team, or both decided to hold him out of games for the remainder of the year, affording him redshirt status. John Vogel November 7, 2022 in 2023 Senior Bowl, Scouting Reports Tagged Chris Rodriguez, Kentucky Wildcats - 2 Minutes. 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. Van Scoyoc has a backspinning fastball but his feel comes and goes. Connor Van Scoyoc, RHP Below-average change of direction. Displays the ability to get outside the box and shows footwork in a small area. Scouting reports were compiled with information provided by industry sources as well as my own observations. It wound up being a questionable decision, as Rodriguez had a tumultuous fifth year at Kentucky. At one point a plus-plus runner with power projection, Deveaux needs to perform on paper soon. 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. 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. 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. Rarely used as a receiver out of the backfield and had 20 receptions in four years of college ball. Draft models favored Kyren Paris in 2019, where he was in the conversation for multiple first round picks, including the Angels at 15. All rights reserved. Even though hes performed in the upper-levels of the minors for years, Wong has bounced around waivers. (17%*), 30 5/8
Ramirezs 95 mph average exit velo was the highest in the entire 2019 DSL, driven largely by his mature physicality. 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. 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. Poor burst and long speed. Most effective to the outer third of same-sided batters. Hes a decisive runner with good vision; hell locate his hole and get through it more quickly than youd expect considering his size. Previous work can also be found at Sports On Earth, CrashburnAlley and Prospect Insider. Strengths: Large, punishing ball carrier who displays solid agility and quickness for a bigger back. Four seam features arm side, riding life in the zone with inconsistent command; tends to miss high arm side. 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. 4 starter with a backend rotation role more likely. 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. His changeup is typically located down and to his arm side. 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. He has a prototypical 6-foot-4 frame and generates nearly seven and a half feet of extension down the mound, which helps that fastball get in hitters kitchens. }); Grouped by type and listed in order of preference within each category. Linda Brauer.
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. Position: Pitcher Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-2, 185lb (188cm, 83kg) . No real juice to pull off explosive gains. 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. Consistently productive at Kentucky and handled a lot of carries. From the right side, he might be able to do real damage. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. His changeup command is advanced but the action on the pitch is not great right now. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). Physically, he should be able to withstand the punishment of an NFL running back. 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. Hes looking more like a depth starter or multi-inning reliever than a true No. He has an enormous range of potential outcomes and his prospectdom was only made more volatile by the pandemic. The guys from the 2015-2017 classes are all nearing the end of their careers. Youre still projecting on at least one secondary pitch developing here and the changeup is the best bet because of Riveras arm action and athleticism. 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. Brent Killam, LHP 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. Many of the most prominent running backs currently near or atop team depth charts are getting up there in age. Marsh has a great first step in center and has fantastic gap-to-gap range. 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. Has a punishing style, drives his shoulders through defenders, and carries the pile for many yards. He remains in Extended and is likely on an innings limit. Additionally, Rodriguez is not a useful pass-catcher right now. 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. WebChris Rodriguez. 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. Can struggle to settle and explode in a new direction. Hes a smooth, loose, lefty-hitting shortstop with a gigantic frame. Rodriguez also has solid lateral ability and coordination for a back his size. (39%*), 114 (P)
Rodriguez can sometimes be impatient, not allowing his blocks to set up, a nuance required for backs to last a decade-plus. Most effective in the upper third; movement overlaps slider on occasion. Overall an average offering at the highest levels. 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. After eight multi-inning relief outings during the first month of the regular season, Rodriguez was shut down with shoulder inflammation. Rodriguez has signed with Jacksonville. Its been two years since Paris was drafted and he wont turn 20 until after the 2021 season. 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. Youth moves the needle in the draft room, as does athleticism. He arrived for 2021 camp looking considerably heavier and did not break with an affiliate, remaining back in Extended at age 21. Higgins stuff was up and down in college, peaking in the upper-90s during his underclass stint in the Alaskan Summer League. (76%*), 217
Rodriguez would do well to find his way into the fourth round. 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. Grade:50, Curveball:81-84; flashes plus but sits fringe-average. Whatever you call it, it flashes plus. 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. document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () { Chris Rodriguez - Scouting Report Prospects Live Staff Los Angeles Angels Rank History Grades Update: Jan 2021 Jan 2021 Report Evaluator: Jake Boes The top two, Sixto Sanchez and Ian Anderson , have playoff starts already on their resumes. Can muscle his way out of tackles or push piles. Along with the Lilliputian frame come very short levers that make Calabreses swing very minimalistic; hes difficult to beat in the strike zone because of it. Can maneuver behind the line comfortably. Gary LaRocque. 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. Below-average receiver. 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. 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. It was mostly there in the lone Extended outing of his I saw. I thought he lifted the ball better during that six week stretch and did so without compromising his strong feel for contact. Rodriguez boasts strong production and was quite dominant, which is even more impressive when you consider the SEC competition. 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. Rodriguez was signed by the Angels back in 2014 and came up in their Dominican academy. Perhaps due to this incident, or perhaps for other unknown reasons, Rodriguez sat out the first four games of the season. 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 best attribute is his relentlessness; he consistently thrashes through tacklers to turn minimal gains into long ones. Swings and misses rare but contact is limited. (42%*), 73 5/8
Sinker features tailing, darting life in the zone; induces weak contact consistently and shows average command. This is still a good developmental arm, just not one that made any sort of leap during the off year. He also has a hard slider that is short and hard enough that it gets described as a cutter. No Rodriguez Righthander Chris Rodriguez made the Angels' Opening Day roster in 2021 despite not having pitched above Single-A before his MLB debut. 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. What Rodriguez lacks is juice. 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. Four-seamer, curve, and change lag, but fills the zone enough to potentially stick in a rotation long-term. 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. Uninspiring second- and third-level vision. Neto will make his debut less than a year after the Angels took him 13th overall in the draft. Yet, he projects as only a two-down player due to his nonexistent passing game role at college. Above-average power and upper-body strength. Rodriguez got involved early as a freshman. He spent his sophomore year at Galveston injured, then went undrafted as a junior. 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 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. In his second season, Rodriguezs role increased. In Kentuckys third game of the season, he saw two carries and immediately showcased his explosiveness, ripping off 43 yards. He also has a hard slider that is short and hard enough that it gets described as a cutter. Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez delivers against the Kansas City Royals on June 7. 5.8. 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. 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. Soto plays hard, takes good at-bats, and hes hard to strike out (he had a measly 7% swinging strike rate in 2019). Riveras on-mound athleticism is coming to the fore and hes been up to 96 this spring. Top 100 Prospects | Top Prospects For Every Team | 13 Potential Breakout Prospects For 2021 | Order The 2021 Prospect Handbook. Modest projection remaining throughout; likely to settle in around 200 lbs. 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. Sinker features tailing, darting life in the zone; induces weak contact consistently and shows average command. Players whose write-ups have not been meaningfully altered begin by telling you so. The 2021 season will already be Sotos fifth in pro ball and hes still just 20-years-old as of list publication. 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. Grade:40, Control and Command:Average control with below average command; sinker/slider combination is sequenced effectively with cutter mixed in. But this style of hitting suits Paris skillset. Four-seamer, curve, and change lag, but fills the zone enough to potentially stick in a rotation long-term. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Shape lacks bite at times, but overall an above-average offering. 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. Rodriguez was a three-star recruit out of Ola High School in McDonough, Georgia. 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. With his consistency, he could find a role Rodriguez has signed with Jacksonville. Scouting Report & Draft Stock. Rodriguez plays to his 217-pound frame. Depth Arms by Retrosheet. Mechanics:Fires from a high 3/4 arm slot with high effort; hand break, arm action, and subtle head whack yield moderate deception. 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. 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. Primary secondary offering; consistently generates swings and misses from same-sided batters. His fastball has flatter angle than is typical for a pitcher this big and it pairs pretty well with the curveball, which is of the slower, old school variety. Needless to say this is a huge blow to the Angels pitching staff But he has 35-homer upside if he can develop even a 40-grade bat. 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. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. With a 3.50 grade, he is Paulines RB13 in this class. 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. Killam sat 8891 mph in college at Georgetown and did not pitch during the summer after he was drafted. Hes a relatively raw, long-levered SS/3B from Michigan who is likely to spend all of 2021 in the AZL and then finish up at instructs, which for the last few years has meant Diablo intrasquads for the Halo kids. 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. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). Jul 20, 1998
If Rodriguez is a fourth or fifth-round selection, it would be a major surprise if he didnt make an NFL roster. Grade:50, Curveball:81-84; flashes plus but sits fringe-average. Injury history includes a stress reaction of the back in 2018 and a stress fracture of the lower spine in 2019. He has a shot to profile as an everyday center fielder if his speed and contact skills hold water. Control:50| Command:40. Ortega doesnt repeat his delivery consistently and I have him projected in up/down relief. Where the other up-the-middle players have several other outs i.e. He has the size, strength and adequate footwork to be a capable short-yardage and battering ram backup. Executive Assistant to the President of Baseball Operations. Jacksons swing has already been tailored for extreme lift and power. In Kentuckys third game of the season, he saw two carries and The rest of the repertoire isnt great. A big back with 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. HT/WT. The same is true of his changeup. Quero has shown some feel to hit in Extended and is only 18. For further explanation of Future Values merits and drawbacks, read Future Value. 4/5 starter. 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. 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. On the field, Rodriguez carried the ball 175 times for 904 yards and six touchdowns. 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. Here are 15 players we believe would benefit the most from a healthy 2022 season. They furloughed their area scouts and havent rehired them? 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 projects as a bench stalwart and situational player. Hidalgo sits 93-94, flashes plus curveballs, and works to his arm side with an upper-80s changeup. Tight rotation, 11/5 action with inconsistent command; tends to bounce it at times; lacks teeth necessary to generate consistent swings and misses. 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