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. Aquino was once in the 40+ tier as a mid-90s teenager with a good changeup but has been sidetracked by injury. 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. 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. Assuming health, a back-end starter role is likely. He arrived for 2021 camp looking considerably heavier and did not break with an affiliate, remaining back in Extended at age 21. As there was no minor league season in 2020, there are some instances where no new information was gleaned about a player. Zach Linginfelter, RHP NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Lastly, in an effort to more clearly indicate relievers anticipated roles, youll see two reliever designations, both on my lists and on The Board: MIRP, or multi-inning relief pitcher, and SIRP, or single-inning relief pitcher. 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. Its an interesting blend of model-driven and old school styles. Additionally, Rodriguez dealt with some off-the-field issues. 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. The rest of the repertoire isnt great. Repeats delivery well; needs work at holding runners from the stretch. A few months later, the Angels made him their first round pick. Draft models favored Kyren Paris in 2019, where he was in the conversation for multiple first round picks, including the Angels at 15. Below is an analysis of the prospects in the farm system of the Los Angeles Angels. 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. Rodriguez shows good vision and can exploit cut-back lanes. 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. Can maneuver behind the line comfortably. 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. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Ortega doesnt repeat his delivery consistently and I have him projected in up/down relief. 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. 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. Killam sat 8891 mph in college at Georgetown and did not pitch during the summer after he was drafted. Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when Rodriguez finds a seam. Jean Carlos Lucas is an effervescent righty with a shapely breaking ball. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. The Florida Athletic Coaches Association all-star games in Sebring two weeks before the draft is always a must-attend event for scouts. 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. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. Drafted in the 4th round (126th overall) by the Los Angeles Angelsin 2016 (signed for $850,000). Mechanics:Fires from a high 3/4 arm slot with high effort; hand break, arm action, and subtle head whack yield moderate deception. Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. Salvador came over from Cincinnati as the Player To Be Named in last years Brian Goodwin deadline deal. Overall an average offering at the highest levels. Rodriguez's burst through the second level is likewise middling, and he has no long speed to speak of. 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. 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. 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. 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. This system is thin but exciting because so many of the higher-variance prospects are fresh faces in the lower levels of the minors. Hes a project to be sure, but hes talented. Denny Brady, RHP He needs to get stronger, especially in the forearms, and could grow into doubles power if he does. Depth Arms outcomes of lesser but relevant utility Ramirez is either going to make enough contact to be an everyday player or emphatically will not. Placencias left-handed swing is the sweetest-looking cut in this system, and his righty swing is the second. Rodriguez got involved early as a freshman. 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. 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. During his five seasons, Rodriguez caught a total of 20 passes. 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. Hidalgo sits 93-94, flashes plus curveballs, and works to his arm side with an upper-80s changeup. Yet, he projects as only a two-down player due to his nonexistent passing game role at college. Adams rare physical gifts make him a potential star. Hes a smooth, loose, lefty-hitting shortstop with a gigantic frame. It was mostly there in the lone Extended outing of his I saw. WebChris Rodriguez. His 2020 fall look was less consistent, but Im inclined to toss out your worst test grade from 2020. Randy Flores. Perhaps due to this incident, or perhaps for other unknown reasons, Rodriguez sat out the first four games of the season. Remember, again, Paris is 19. His changeup is typically located down and to his arm side. Rodriguez is a throwback who would be able to handle 20-25 carries a game. 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. WebChris Rodriguez. 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. 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. The strength hasnt really brought more majestic raw power to the party yet, for now I just consider it an indication that hes working at it and am holding onto hope that there will be real strength here eventually. 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. The August of 2019 Holmes looked like a No. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine Rodriguez is also somewhat light on his feet, which makes it difficult for defenders to just bite at his ankles and hope to bring him down. by Retrosheet. Grayson Rodriguez is the only one of the top nine prospects on this list who doesn't have MLB experience. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Executive Assistant to the President of Baseball Operations. 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. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). Overall: Rodriguez is a talented RB who will be a sensational goal-line or short-yardage runner at the next level. That helps him stay on track and avoid negative plays. Neto will make his debut less than a year after the Angels took him 13th overall in the draft. No real juice to pull off explosive gains. Well, hes had a huge velo spike, and sat 93-95 and touched 97 in an outing not long before publication. His best single-season target share was just 5.5%. 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. 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. Tight rotation, 11/5 action with inconsistent command; tends to bounce it at times; lacks teeth necessary to generate consistent swings and misses. 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. 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. 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. 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. On Tony Paulines Big Board, Rodriguez ranked 141st overall and is projected to be drafted in the fourth or fifth round. Overall, Rodriguez finished his five-year collegiate career with 40 games played, 592 carries, 3,643 yards, and 33 touchdowns. Even though hes already 24, Daniels 40-man timeline is still favorable and presents teams with a lot of flexibility. However, either he, the team, or both decided to hold him out of games for the remainder of the year, affording him redshirt status. 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. Four seam features arm side, riding life in the zone with inconsistent command; tends to miss high arm side. It also helps create depth on Salvadors curveball. #Angels RHP Chris Rodriguez will miss most of the 2022 season after having right capsule repair surgery (shoulder). His control needs polish. This is still a good developmental arm, just not one that made any sort of leap during the off year. 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. Paris can fly, and hes worked to add significant weight and strength since signing. 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. His changeup command is advanced but the action on the pitch is not great right now. 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. If Rodriguez is a fourth or fifth-round selection, it would be a major surprise if he didnt make an NFL roster. As always, Ive leaned more heavily on sources from outside of a given org than those within for reasons of objectivity. 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). Thats not to say Knowles bat doesnt need polish. 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 At one point a plus-plus runner with power projection, Deveaux needs to perform on paper soon. 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). 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. Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez delivers against the Kansas City Royals on June 7. Plus, velocity has suddenly become the easiest thing to develop in pitchers, even ones well into their 20s. Even though hes performed in the upper-levels of the minors for years, Wong has bounced around waivers. Texas-Brownsville shuttered their baseball program before Reyes was able to take the field for them, and he ended up transferring to Galveston College. Below-average change of direction. (22%*), (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance), SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. 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. Assistant General Manager & Director of Player Development. HAND: 8 5/8" ARM: 30 5/8" WINGSPAN: N/A. The 2021 season will already be Sotos fifth in pro ball and hes still just 20-years-old as of list publication. He has a balanced and well-timed cut, above-average bat control (though he sometimes sacrifices contact quality), and average raw power. 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. Many of the most prominent running backs currently near or atop team depth charts are getting up there in age. WebChris Rodriguez Jr. NFL Draft 2023: Scouting Report for Kentucky RB BR NFL Scouting Department Contributor I Comments. 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. Lacks conviction and purpose, overall a below-average offering. Whether he elevates himself from a rotational backup to a key piece of a committee remains to be seen. But it was Rodriguezs redshirt junior season when he really exploded. His bat needs to carry him but Placencia has a shot to be an everyday player. Limited to nine games in the 2020 COVID year, Rodriguez progressed further. In the AFL, Marshs hands loaded a little farther out from his body and he had what some scouts called a wrap or power tip, where the bat head is angled toward the mound a bit, setting up more of a loop than a direct path to the ball. Overall an average offering at the highest levels. He has an enormous range of potential outcomes and his prospectdom was only made more volatile by the pandemic. Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when Rodriguez finds a seam. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Fastball:94-96; four-seamer and sinker in the same velocity band. Tyler and Brady both sit about 92-95 with carry; thats a big spike for Tyler, who was 89-92 in 2019. Poor burst and long speed. 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. 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