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. Van Scoyoc has a backspinning fastball but his feel comes and goes. Calabrese is built like a compact little sports car and hes as fast as one, reaching first in about 4.1 seconds after contact. 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. 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. He remains in Extended and is likely on an innings limit. 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. 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. Position: Pitcher Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-2, 185lb (188cm, 83kg) . 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. His left-handed swing (this system has a lot of switch-hitters) is pretty grooved and long, leaving him vulnerable on the inner third. Rodriguez boasts strong production and was quite dominant, which is even more impressive when you consider the SEC competition. Texas-Brownsville shuttered their baseball program before Reyes was able to take the field for them, and he ended up transferring to Galveston College. His control needs polish. Latest on Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Chris Rodriguez. His best attribute is his relentlessness; he consistently thrashes through tacklers to turn minimal gains into long ones. That, plus Jo Adells graduation. He had enough roster days to exceed rookie eligibility in 2020; hed be second on this list if eligible. Rodriguez was suspended four games to start the 2022 season for all his 'incidents'. Grade. Jose Reyes is also 20 and has a plus frame and bat speed, but is overmatched by full-season stuff right now. 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. The rest of the repertoire isnt great. 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. The guys from the 2015-2017 classes are all nearing the end of their careers. His changeup is typically located down and to his arm side. 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. Depth Arms Scouting reports were compiled with information provided by industry sources as well as my own observations. 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. (22%*), (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance), SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. One of the SEC's most dominant players during his time at Kentucky, Chris Rodriguez, has officially declared for the draft. 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. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Jean Carlos Lucas is an effervescent righty with a shapely breaking ball. by Handedness, 2016 June Amateur Draft - Round: 4, Pick: 20, Overall: 126, Team: Los Angeles Angels. 4 starter with a backend rotation role more likely. Physical Description:Medium build; fit and trim with sloping shoulders, long, lanky arms; high waist with long legs. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location,
Neto will make his debut less than a year after the Angels took him 13th overall in the 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. Additionally, Rodriguez dealt with some off-the-field issues. Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! Jose Reyes, CF 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. Physically, hes the same now as he was then, a well-composed 6-foot-1 with room for more mass and strength. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Previous work can also be found at Sports On Earth, CrashburnAlley and Prospect Insider. Its been two years since Paris was drafted and he wont turn 20 until after the 2021 season. 5 at this point, but its good to see that his velocity has bounced back and that hes pounding the strike zone like usual. Rodriguez shows good vision and can exploit cut-back lanes. 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. Mechanics:Fires from a high 3/4 arm slot with high effort; hand break, arm action, and subtle head whack yield moderate deception. He projects as a bench stalwart and situational player. Grade:45, Slider:86-88 with sharp bite running out of the zone. This is still a good developmental arm, just not one that made any sort of leap during the off year. A lack of arm strength is going to limit him to second base and I hope he eventually gets reps in center field. window.FGWebsite_head_section.buildProspectsListControls(); 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. Paris can fly, and hes worked to add significant weight and strength since signing. He isn't an explosive athlete in any sense. Hes a decisive runner with good vision; hell locate his hole and get through it more quickly than youd expect considering his size. 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. Even though hes already 24, Daniels 40-man timeline is still favorable and presents teams with a lot of flexibility. Special Assistant to GM/Player Procurement. He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play college football at Kentucky. 3-CONE Chris Rodriguez is a big, bruising running back with little else to offer right now. He carried the ball 71 times for 533 yards and six touchdowns, touching the ball in nine games.
Hidalgo sits 93-94, flashes plus curveballs, and works to his arm side with an upper-80s changeup. Chris Rodriguez - Scouting Report Prospects Live Staff Los Angeles Angels Rank History Grades Update: Jan 2021 Jan 2021 Report Evaluator: Jake Boes The August of 2019 Holmes looked like a No. Injury history includes a stress reaction of the back in 2018 and a stress fracture of the lower spine in 2019. 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. 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. Command is inconsistent; misses tend to be horizontal. He is a downhill back. Displays terrific running vision, finds the open lanes, and runs with authority. Grade:45, Slider:86-88 with sharp bite running out of the zone. Displays the ability to get outside the box and shows footwork in a small area. Andy Lyons/Getty Images. 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. Soto plays hard, takes good at-bats, and hes hard to strike out (he had a measly 7% swinging strike rate in 2019). 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). Connor Van Scoyoc, RHP Most effective to the outer third of same-sided batters. Uninspiring second- and third-level vision. He tries to work them under the hands of righty batters but theyre hit hard even though Hidalgo hits his spot. Josh Norris joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Miami Marlins farm system. The 2021 season will already be Sotos fifth in pro ball and hes still just 20-years-old as of list publication. Bottom of Roster, Practice Squad. 4/5 starter. Overall, Rodriguez finished his five-year collegiate career with 40 games played, 592 carries, 3,643 yards, and 33 touchdowns. Refined command gives him a shot to be a No. Angels pitcher Chris Rodriguez's hard work during spring training has finally paid off as he makes the team's active roster. (61%*), 8 5/8
On Tony Paulines Big Board, Rodriguez ranked 141st overall and is projected to be drafted in the fourth or fifth round. The top two, Sixto Sanchez and Ian Anderson , have playoff starts already on their resumes. Rarely asked to do it; hands looked uncomfortable in limited sample. BA Newsletter:
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Most effective to the outer third of same-sided batters. Linginfelter was the clubs ninth rounder in 2019 and at his best would be in the mid-90s with an above-average slider, but not consistently. Overall, Rodriguez finished his five-year collegiate career with 40 games played, 592 carries, 3,643 yards, and 33 touchdowns. Pro Football Network, LLC. 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. 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. While Naughton locates his slider to his glove side very consistently, the same way a lot of over-achieving, soft-tossing lefties do, many of them have been a little too far away from the zone to be competitive and the pitch is average on its own. 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. Grade:60, Cutter:88-90 t91 with run in on opposite-sided batters; compliments the fastball well; hitters struggle to square it up. At one point a plus-plus runner with power projection, Deveaux needs to perform on paper soon. Physical Description:Medium build; fit and trim with sloping shoulders, long, lanky arms; high waist with long legs. Salvador came over from Cincinnati as the Player To Be Named in last years Brian Goodwin deadline deal. Edgar Quero, C 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. 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. The acquisition trends in this system remain clear. Strengths: Large, punishing ball carrier who displays solid agility and quickness for a bigger back. Adams rare physical gifts make him a potential star. 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. Grade:40, Control and Command:Average control with below average command; sinker/slider combination is sequenced effectively with cutter mixed in. Drafted in the 4th round (126th overall) by the Los Angeles Angelsin 2016 (signed for $850,000). 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. Gary LaRocque. 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). He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play college football at Kentucky. Detmers works his heater in on the hands of righties and can run it off their hip and back into the zone for looking strikes. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. 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. 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. He arrived for 2021 camp looking considerably heavier and did not break with an affiliate, remaining back in Extended at age 21. 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. It wound up being a questionable decision, as Rodriguez had a tumultuous fifth year at Kentucky. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Web2021 Graduation TLDR: Rodriguez showed three plus pitches during a prospect tenure marred by injury. 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. Rodriguez also has solid lateral ability and coordination for a back his size. Riveras on-mound athleticism is coming to the fore and hes been up to 96 this spring. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
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. 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. He shows very good balance between the tackles, running behind his pads and packing the power to move a pile. Well, hes had a huge velo spike, and sat 93-95 and touched 97 in an outing not long before publication. 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. Ended up transferring to Galveston college Rodriguez boasts strong production and was quite dominant, which is more. History includes a stress reaction of the SEC 's Most dominant players during his time at Kentucky limited. 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