Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | STL | C | 44 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 45 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Matt Thompson
Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 207 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA, TB
RuleV: 2021
Physical Description: Round, long arms and legs. Major concerns with the body, but admittedly haven't seen much on him since the move to the Cardinals.
Hit: Strong ability to square up the baseball with a simple cut. Picks the foot up and sets it down before engaging. Small hitch in the swing, but makes up for it with good control of the barrel and keeps the bat through the zone for a long time. Was a switch-hitter, but has abandoned hitting from the left-side. Extremely pull heavy. Grade: 45
Power: Swing generates easy loft. Superb trunk rotation and quick hips; can easily see him out performing this power grade down the line. This is a developing skill that will likely be the carrying tool. Bat speed is only average right now, but that will improve as he gets stronger and in better physical shape. His power will come from the lower half though, and his hips fire very well. Grade: 50
Field: After signing with the Rays he moved behind the plate. All previous footage I saw was him playing first base. He doesn't move very well in the field, lacking quickness and overall mobility. Grade: 30
Arm: Lacks carry but appears accurate. Don't see it working very well behind the plate, but it's been two years and a lot can happen during that time. Grade: 30
Run: Well below-average runner. Lacks first step quickness. Grade: 30
Overall: Rodriguez is a lotto ticket with intriguing offensive tools. He's performed well in the DSL, which can be misleading but he was overshadowed by Malcom Nunez’s triple crown season. Interesting guy with a range of outcomes as wide as anyone on this list. True development test.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High
