Pro Football Network, LLC. 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. Los Angeles Angelsin 2016 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. WebChris Rodriguez Jr. NFL Draft 2023: Scouting Report for Kentucky RB BR NFL Scouting Department Contributor I Comments. Calabrese is built like a compact little sports car and hes as fast as one, reaching first in about 4.1 seconds after contact. Tony Paulines Scouting Report Injury history includes a stress reaction of the back in 2018 and a stress fracture of the lower spine in 2019. In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. Linda Brauer. Here we take a look at the average exit velocity and fastball velocity for the Top 100 Prospects. This is a big year for him, as hes a 40-man candidate in the upcoming offseason. Hes a decisive runner with good vision; hell locate his hole and get through it more quickly than youd expect considering his size. 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. 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. 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. Short-levered guys like Paris are tough to beat with velocity, so even though its not pretty-looking contact right now, theres enough of it to support the profile. But this style of hitting suits Paris skillset. Often just hunts for contact instead of space. Holmes only began to emerge as a pitching-only prospect the following year, showing improved command of three good pitches late in the summer of 2019. For further explanation of Future Values merits and drawbacks, read Future Value. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, Tight rotation, 11/5 action with inconsistent command; tends to bounce it at times; lacks teeth necessary to generate consistent swings and misses. 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. Refined command gives him a shot to be a No. 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. Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when Rodriguez finds a seam. 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 has a balanced and well-timed cut, above-average bat control (though he sometimes sacrifices contact quality), and average raw power. 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. Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7:23 AM ET, Park Factors College production is the biggest predictor of NFL success. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Moiss Rodrguez. Lacks conviction and purpose, overall a below-average offering. Additionally, Rodriguez is not a useful pass-catcher right now. 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. Whatever you call it, it flashes plus. He spent his sophomore year at Galveston injured, then went undrafted as a junior. But it was Rodriguezs redshirt junior season when he really exploded. 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). Needless to say this is a huge blow to the Angels pitching staff 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. Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 185 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2016 Draft, Round 4RuleV: On 40-Man Roster. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). 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. The top two, Sixto Sanchez and Ian Anderson , have playoff starts already on their resumes. 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. Hes 20 now. Grade:50, Curveball:81-84; flashes plus but sits fringe-average. His combination of downhill decisiveness and strength allow him to avoid negative plays and churn out consistent gains. Can struggle to settle and explode in a new direction. Ben Badler and Kyle Glaser break down the Blue Jays Top 10 Prospects, including Gabriel Moreno's lofty potential, the status of Nate Pearson and Jordan Groshans, a potential draft steal and much more. He is a downhill back. Los Angeles Angels His curveball has depth and bite, and its often plus. Special Assistant to GM/Player Procurement. 40-YARD DASH: N/A. HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 217. He probably also needs a bit of a velo boost (he averaged about 92 in 2019), which I think he has a shot to find in one-inning bursts. That sounds like a Mike Trout doesnt have to cancel his fall golf reservations move. 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. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. Control:50| Command:40. Signed out of Cuba at 19, Martinez hit .280/.337/.433 in two pro seasons, though the bulk of that was in the Pioneer and Cal Leagues. 5.8. Swing efficacy issues bring about a lot of swing-and-miss but Ive also seen Ramirez alter his bat path in order to hit pitches near the top of the zone, as well as toward the bottom, so theres some natural vertical plate coverage here the swing just needs refinement. 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. 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. 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. 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. His 2020 fall look was less consistent, but Im inclined to toss out your worst test grade from 2020. Modest projection remaining throughout; likely to settle in around 200 lbs. Scouting Report & Draft Stock. From the right side, he might be able to do real damage. Yans velo has regressed and he now has 40-grade arm strength after he was up to 96 in 2019 and struck out so many hitters that the Angels felt they needed to put him on the 40-man. 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. For only playing in eight games, the numbers were fine, but his 5.2 yards per carry were by far a career low. 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. Almeida was a Minor League Rule 5 pick a few years ago. Previous work can also be found at Sports On Earth, CrashburnAlley and Prospect Insider. Physically, he should be able to withstand the punishment of an NFL running back. That helps him stay on track and avoid negative plays. Poor burst and long speed. 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. Rodriguez would do well to find his way into the fourth round. On Tony Paulines Big Board, Rodriguez ranked 141st overall and is projected to be drafted in the fourth or fifth round. 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. outcomes of lesser but relevant utility Ramirez is either going to make enough contact to be an everyday player or emphatically will not. He was 90-94 during his pre-draft spring, didnt pitch after he signed, then came out sitting in that range again to start 2021. Displays the ability to get outside the box and shows footwork in a small area. With a 3.50 grade, he is Paulines RB13 in this class. They furloughed their area scouts and havent rehired them? A few months later, the Angels made him their first round pick. The physical tools are modest, short of a corner regular, but I think theres enough here for Martinez to have some kind of big league utility, maybe in a corner platoon. Strengths: Large, punishing ball carrier who displays solid agility and quickness for a bigger back. BA 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. Hes one of the hardest lefty throwers on the planet (93-97, touch 99), but he has 20 command. Neto will make his debut less than a year after the Angels took him 13th overall in the draft. 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. 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. He hit 23 homers in 65 games, and while that number was inflated by the Pioneer Leagues hitting environment, to the naked eye, he clearly has explosive hands and big power. Aquino was once in the 40+ tier as a mid-90s teenager with a good changeup but has been sidetracked by injury. 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. Rodriguez shows good vision and can exploit cut-back lanes. All rights reserved. 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. Randy Flores. Reported as the pre-2023 season number of waiver options remaining. Shape lacks bite at times, but overall an above-average offering. Texas-Brownsville shuttered their baseball program before Reyes was able to take the field for them, and he ended up transferring to Galveston College. Injury history includes a stress reaction of the back in 2018 and a stress fracture of the lower spine in 2019. Grade:60, Cutter:88-90 t91 with run in on opposite-sided batters; compliments the fastball well; hitters struggle to square it up. The rest of the repertoire isnt great. Physical Description:Medium build; fit and trim with sloping shoulders, long, lanky arms; high waist with long legs. A big back with very good feet. Here are 15 players we believe would benefit the most from a healthy 2022 season. If Rodriguez is a fourth or fifth-round selection, it would be a major surprise if he didnt make an NFL roster. Rodriguez got involved early as a freshman. 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. 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. He arrived for 2021 camp looking considerably heavier and did not break with an affiliate, remaining back in Extended at age 21. Works primarily from the first base side of the rubber, quick motion with a high leg kick. Most effective to the outer third of same-sided batters. 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. He caught only 18 passes over the last two seasons combined and often looked a little After long-struggling to generate impact game power despite obvious raw juice, Marsh appeared to make a swing change that first became evident to me during the 2019 Fall League, though weve yet to have a sufficiently large sample of results to see if thats true and if so, exactly how meaningful it will be. (126th overall) by the (22%*), (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance), SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. 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. Adams rare physical gifts make him a potential star. His control needs polish. Scouting Report: Strengths. Hidalgos frame (well-composed but not especially projectable), delivery (a head whack and more general stiffness), and fastball command pull the profile toward relief. Rodriguez rarely dilly-dallies behind the line of scrimmage, and he is plenty willing to drop his pad level to plow through a cluttered mess. He also has a hard slider that is short and hard enough that it gets described as a cutter. When in tip-top shape, Franco looks like a fastball/curveball power reliever. Rodriguez would fit best in a zone system that can embrace his footwork and downhill decisiveness. His velocity isnt all the way back coming out of surgery but hes still missing bats, he can really spin the baseball, and teams have asked the Angels about him in trades. It also helps create depth on Salvadors curveball. A lack of arm strength is going to limit him to second base and I hope he eventually gets reps in center field. That, plus Jo Adells graduation. He had enough roster days to exceed rookie eligibility in 2020; hed be second on this list if eligible. Overall an average offering at the highest levels. Many of the most prominent running backs currently near or atop team depth charts are getting up there in age. In his second season, Rodriguezs role increased. 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. He shows very good balance between the tackles, running behind his pads and packing the power to move a pile. Top 100 Prospects | Top Prospects For Every Team | 13 Potential Breakout Prospects For 2021 | Order The 2021 Prospect Handbook. Outstanding short-yardage ball carrier who falls forward when tackled. 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. Control:50| Command:40. Chris Rodriguez Jr. Senior Bowl Interview NFL Draft Profile: Chris Rodriguez Jr., Running Back, Kentucky Wildcats NFL Draft profile scouting report for 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. He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play college football at Kentucky. WebChris Rodriguez. Higgins stuff was up and down in college, peaking in the upper-90s during his underclass stint in the Alaskan Summer League. 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. 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. 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. 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. Grade:45, Slider:86-88 with sharp bite running out of the zone. 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. 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. 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. Rodriguez is a throwback who would be able to handle 20-25 carries a game. Downhill runner. 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. The 2021 season will already be Sotos fifth in pro ball and hes still just 20-years-old as of list publication. Denny Brady, RHP Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez delivers against the Kansas City Royals on June 7. I dont see feature back in Rodriguezs future. Still, Detmers four pitches had well-defined shapes and he executed them consistently. Overall: Rodriguez is a talented RB who will be a sensational goal-line or short-yardage runner at the next level. Jacksons swing has already been tailored for extreme lift and power. 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 Physical Description:Medium build; fit and trim with sloping shoulders, long, lanky arms; high waist with long legs. 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. Kyle Tyler, RHP. RHP Chris Rodriguez Web2021 Graduation TLDR: Rodriguez showed three plus pitches during a prospect tenure marred by injury. 5 at this point, but its good to see that his velocity has bounced back and that hes pounding the strike zone like usual. It was mostly there in the lone Extended outing of his I saw. Assistant General Manager & Director of Player Development. Jean Carlos Lucas is an effervescent righty with a shapely breaking ball. He is going to have to win a roster spot with Keeps his feet moving, works runs, and uses an effective straight arm to keep plays alive. Most effective to the outer third of same-sided batters. 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. It was the second start in a row where hed averaged close to 94. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. From a strike-throwing standpoint, hes off to a really rough start in 2021. Chris Rodriguez - Scouting Report Prospects Live Staff Los Angeles Angels Rank History Grades Update: Jan 2021 Jan 2021 Report Evaluator: Jake Boes Shape lacks bite at times, but overall an above-average offering. He still throws four pitches but his fastball (96-98 mph) and curveball have moved to the forefront of his repertoire while sliders and changeups have been rare. 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. Executive Assistant to the President of Baseball Operations. Grade. Rodriguez can sometimes be impatient, not allowing his blocks to set up, a nuance required for backs to last a decade-plus. Hidalgo sits 93-94, flashes plus curveballs, and works to his arm side with an upper-80s changeup. Drafted: 2nd Round, 2016 from Buford HS (GA) (LAA), Drafted: 1st Round, 2018 from Green Hope HS (NC) (LAA), Drafted: 1st Round, 2020 from Louisville (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2019 from Venezuela (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2018 from Dominican Republic (LAA), Drafted: 2nd Round, 2019 from Freedom HS (CA) (LAA), Drafted: 3rd Round, 2019 from Harriton HS (PA) (LAA), Drafted: 4th Round, 2016 from Monsignor Pace HS (FL) (LAA), Drafted: 3rd Round, 2020 from St. Elizabeth Catholic HS (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2017 from Bahamas (LAA), Drafted: 2nd Round, 2018 from St. Lukes Episcopal HS (AL) (LAA), Drafted: 5th Round, 2018 from Detroit Western Intl HS (MI) (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2021 from Dominican Republic (LAA), Drafted: 7th Round, 2019 from Auburn (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2016 from Dominican Republic (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2017 from Cuba (LAA), Drafted: 9th Round, 2017 from Virginia Tech (CIN), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2017 from Venezuela (LAA), Drafted: 4th Round, 2020 from Southfield HS (MI) (LAA), Drafted: 3rd Round, 2018 from Texas A&M Corpus Christi (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2017 from Panama (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2017 from Dominican Republic (CIN), Drafted: 17th Round, 2018 from Arizona State (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2018 from Venezuela (ARI), Drafted: 4th Round, 2013 from Waiakea HS (HI) (TBR), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2014 from Dominican Republic (LAA), Drafted: 0 Round, 2013 from Galveston JC (TX) (TBR). It wound up being a questionable decision, as Rodriguez had a tumultuous fifth year at Kentucky. 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 Even though hes already 24, Daniels 40-man timeline is still favorable and presents teams with a lot of flexibility. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! 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. The acquisition trends in this system remain clear. 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. 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. 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