window.FGWebsite_head_section.buildProspectsListControls(); Below is an analysis of the prospects in the farm system of the Los Angeles Angels. He often lumbers when asked to cut or turn up the field sharply. Rodriguez would do well to find his way into the fourth round. Rodriguez is a throwback who would be able to handle 20-25 carries a game. 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. A lack of arm strength is going to limit him to second base and I hope he eventually gets reps in center field. Lacks conviction and purpose, overall a below-average offering. 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. 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. His best single-season target share was just 5.5%. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). That, plus Jo Adells graduation. He had enough roster days to exceed rookie eligibility in 2020; hed be second on this list if eligible. Scouting reports were compiled with information provided by industry sources as well as my own observations. Keeps his feet moving, works runs, and uses an effective straight arm to keep plays alive. For further explanation of Future Values merits and drawbacks, read Future Value. 40-YARD DASH: N/A. Many of the most prominent running backs currently near or atop team depth charts are getting up there in age. 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. Assuming health, a back-end starter role is likely. This broad strokes profile a short-levered, switch-hitting, up-the-middle bat who has performed even though hes one of the youngest players on the field is very favorable. 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. Rodriguez got involved early as a freshman. In his second season, Rodriguezs role increased. Chris Rodriguez Jr. Four seam features arm side, riding life in the zone with inconsistent command; tends to miss high arm side. I know that some organizations are going that way simply because they want to do more data-type work in the complex itself but the way its worded, it doesnt sound like a philosophical move. 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. The top two, Sixto Sanchez and Ian Anderson , have playoff starts already on their resumes. Works primarily from the first base side of the rubber, quick motion with a high leg kick. Additionally, Rodriguez is not a useful pass-catcher right now. Here are 15 players we believe would benefit the most from a healthy 2022 season. 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. Weve seen this org pursue two-way players, switch-hitters, college pitching, and those aforementioned athletes in the draft but because the Angels have been buyers for most of the last several years we havent seen what tendencies pro scouting would have in the event of a rebuild or fire sale. Four-seamer, curve, and change lag, but fills the zone enough to potentially stick in a rotation long-term. Stiward Aquino, RHP No Rodriguez Righthander Chris Rodriguez made the Angels' Opening Day roster in 2021 despite not having pitched above Single-A before his MLB debut. Whether he elevates himself from a rotational backup to a key piece of a committee remains to be seen. Consistently productive at Kentucky and handled a lot of carries. Outside of those issues, Rodriguez was a two-time team captain and seems That his velo has regressed is a real problem since he needs to feast off his fastball to succeed. Reported as the pre-2023 season number of waiver options remaining. Assuming health, a back-end starter role is likely. Chris Rodriguez is a powerful downhill runner, but he lacks speed and elusiveness. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7:23 AM ET, Park Factors 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. In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. After eight multi-inning relief outings during the first month of the regular season, Rodriguez was shut down with shoulder inflammation. Fastball:94-96; four-seamer and sinker in the same velocity band. He also has a hard slider that is short and hard enough that it gets described as a cutter. Control:50| Command:40. The Angels furloughed area scouts during the pandemic and didnt bring many of them back, forcing their remaining personnel (mostly crosscheckers and above) to scout in unfamiliar parts of the country ahead of the 2021 draft. Pro Football Network, LLC. What Rodriguez lacks is juice. 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. Angels shake up pitching staff, sending reliever Chris Rodriguez to the minors. 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. Previous work can also be found at Sports On Earth, CrashburnAlley and Prospect Insider. Josh Norris joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Miami Marlins farm system. Hidalgo is on par with the sort of high school arms who get $1 million bonuses in the draft, with a bevy of solid components but without the sort of premium athleticism or projection that portend potential impact growth. A few months later, the Angels made him their first round pick. He tries to work them under the hands of righty batters but theyre hit hard even though Hidalgo hits his spot. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine He has great feel for the zone, his swing is just limited from the left side in an important way. That bodes far better for his NFL projection than falling to Round 5 or later. Functional lateral ability for his size. Grade:45, Slider:86-88 with sharp bite running out of the zone. Repeats delivery well; needs work at holding runners from the stretch. 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. I think hes likely to be strikeout prone from that side for good. In Kentuckys third game of the season, he saw two carries and immediately showcased his explosiveness, ripping off 43 yards. Primary secondary offering; consistently generates swings and misses from same-sided batters. Overall an average offering at the highest levels. 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. He spent his sophomore year at Galveston injured, then went undrafted as a junior. Fastball:94-96; four-seamer and sinker in the same velocity band. HT/WT. Grade:40, Control and Command:Average control with below average command; sinker/slider combination is sequenced effectively with cutter mixed in. 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. Tyler and Brady both sit about 92-95 with carry; thats a big spike for Tyler, who was 89-92 in 2019. 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. Can muscle his way out of tackles or push piles. 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. Cannot turn the perimeter. But he has 35-homer upside if he can develop even a 40-grade bat. 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. Instead of opting for the NFL, Rodriguez elected to return to school for a fifth season. 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. Rodriguez was a three-star recruit out of Ola High School in McDonough, Georgia. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, 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. 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. He caught only 18 passes over the last two seasons combined and often looked a little uncomfortable bringing the ball in. 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. Zach Linginfelter, RHP 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. 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. 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. He has an enormous range of potential outcomes and his prospectdom was only made more volatile by the pandemic. Has a punishing style, drives his shoulders through defenders, and carries the pile for many yards. 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. Hes a smooth, loose, lefty-hitting shortstop with a gigantic frame. 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. Rodriguez really isnt a guy who will create a lot of separation. Overall, a plus offering with little projection necessary to reach its potential. Youth moves the needle in the draft room, as does athleticism. He caught only 18 passes over the last two seasons combined and often looked a little Here we take a look at the average exit velocity and fastball velocity for the Top 100 Prospects. Jean Carlos Lucas is an effervescent righty with a shapely breaking ball. His fastball dominates lefties because its being released so far behind their heads that they struggle to see the ball, while it has weird angle in on the hands of righties, making at-bats against Yan awkward for them as well. 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. 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. 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). Higgins stuff was up and down in college, peaking in the upper-90s during his underclass stint in the Alaskan Summer League. Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! Tight rotation, 11/5 action with inconsistent command; tends to bounce it at times; lacks teeth necessary to generate consistent swings and misses. Chris Rodriguez Jr. Senior Bowl Interview NFL Draft Profile: Chris Rodriguez Jr., Running Back, Kentucky Wildcats NFL Draft profile scouting report for Plus, velocity has suddenly become the easiest thing to develop in pitchers, even ones well into their 20s. Erik Rivera, LHP/OF Overall: Rodriguez is a talented RB who will be a sensational goal-line or short-yardage runner at the next level. Brent Killam, LHP Rodriguez was signed by the Angels back in 2014 and came up in their Dominican academy. Needless to say this is a huge blow to the Angels pitching staff He has since been added. Its been two years since Paris was drafted and he wont turn 20 until after the 2021 season. Well, hes had a huge velo spike, and sat 93-95 and touched 97 in an outing not long before publication. 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. Most effective to the outer third of same-sided batters. 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. 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. 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. He only hit 29% of his balls in play on the ground in 2019 (down from 42% the year before) and averaged a 20 degree launch angle (second highest in the org behind Trent Deveaux), which would put him among the 10 steepest swingers among qualified big leaguers. Whatever you call it, it flashes plus. 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. On Tony Paulines Big Board, Rodriguez ranked 141st overall and is projected to be drafted in the fourth or fifth round. His changeup command is advanced but the action on the pitch is not great right now. Strengths: Large, punishing ball carrier who displays solid agility and quickness for a bigger back. Because outside scouts were not allowed at the alternate sites, Ive primarily focused on data from there, and the context of that data, in my opinion, reduces how meaningful it is. 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. The rest of the repertoire isnt great. WebLogan O'Hoppe (/ o h p i / oh-HOP-ee; born February 9, 2000) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB).. O'Hoppe was born in West Islip, New York and attended St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School, committing to play college baseball for East Carolina University.He forewent his HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 217. When it comes to sudden change of direction and wiggle at the second level, Rodriguez offers very little. 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. }); Grouped by type and listed in order of preference within each category. BA 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. Missed multiple games last season after being suspended for a DUI. He also has a hard slider that is short and hard enough that it gets described as a cutter. Hes a decisive runner with good vision; hell locate his hole and get through it more quickly than youd expect considering his size. 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. by Retrosheet. The NFL needs a youth injection at the position, and they very well may get it. Below-average receiver. Overall, a plus offering with little projection necessary to reach its potential. Andy Lyons/Getty Images. 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. Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez delivers against the Kansas City Royals on June 7. Command is inconsistent; misses tend to be horizontal. Shape lacks bite at times, but overall an above-average offering. In Kentuckys third game of the season, he saw two carries and Perhaps due to this incident, or perhaps for other unknown reasons, Rodriguez sat out the first four games of the season. 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. Its his second career lower body injury (he had a left knee sprain in 2019). Repeats delivery well; needs work at holding runners from the stretch. His best attribute is his relentlessness; he consistently thrashes through tacklers to turn minimal gains into long ones. As there was no minor league season in 2020, there are some instances where no new information was gleaned about a player. Calabrese is built like a compact little sports car and hes as fast as one, reaching first in about 4.1 seconds after contact. 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. His bat needs to carry him but Placencia has a shot to be an everyday player. 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. Rodriguez also has solid lateral ability and coordination for a back his size. 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. Grade:50, Curveball:81-84; flashes plus but sits fringe-average. 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. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. 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. The contact and speed combination mean Calabrese has some leadoff man traits. 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. Placencias left-handed swing is the sweetest-looking cut in this system, and his righty swing is the second. Hes a low-slot bullpen slinger with a tailing, upper-90s fastball, and his arm slot creates issues for righties. Click here to get started. Kyle Tyler, RHP. Its not often that big conference college performers are divisive among drafting teams, but Detmers lack of fastball velocity (he sat 88-92 at Louisville) was concerning to some of them. Hes looking more like a depth starter or multi-inning reliever than a true No. 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. 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. Angels pitcher Chris Rodriguez's hard work during spring training has finally paid off as he makes the team's active roster. Swings and misses rare but contact is limited. 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. 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 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. Rodriguez boasts strong production and was quite dominant, which is even more impressive when you consider the SEC competition. (64%*), 4.31 (P) A nagging hamstring injury kept him in Extended to start 2021. This is a big year for him, as hes a 40-man candidate in the upcoming offseason. If Rodriguez is a fourth or fifth-round selection, it would be a major surprise if he didnt make an NFL roster. 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. However, it's hard to see an exciting ceiling with Rodriguez given his lack of speed, explosiveness and third-down skills. This kind of bat control is rare for anyone, let alone a switch-hitter this age. He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play college football at Kentucky. outcomes of lesser but relevant utility Ramirez is either going to make enough contact to be an everyday player or emphatically will not. 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). Rodriguez got involved early as a freshman. His changeup is typically located down and to his arm side. The acquisition trends in this system remain clear. Jose Reyes, CF His combination of downhill decisiveness and strength allow him to avoid negative plays and churn out consistent gains. Often just hunts for contact instead of space. Swings and misses rare but contact is limited. He arrived for 2021 camp looking considerably heavier and did not break with an affiliate, remaining back in Extended at age 21. Additionally, you can subscribe to Baseball America's newsletter and receive all of our rankings, analysis, prospect insight & more delivered to your inbox every day. 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