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. Linda Brauer. For more information on the 20-80 scouting scale by which all of our prospect content is governed, you can click here. 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. Multiple scouts from all 30 teams watched him face a strong group of high school pitching and look much more comfortable than expected given his level of experience. 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. Still, Detmers four pitches had well-defined shapes and he executed them consistently. With his consistency, he could find a role 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. They furloughed their area scouts and havent rehired them? Cannot turn the perimeter. 5.8. Francos velocity spiked in 2019 he was 90-94 in 18, then 93-96 and touching 97 in 19 and hed flash a plus breaking ball. 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). Rodriguez would fit best in a zone system that can embrace his footwork and downhill decisiveness. Jean Carlos Lucas is an effervescent righty with a shapely breaking ball. Rodriguez was a three-star recruit out of Ola High School in McDonough, Georgia. A lack of arm strength is going to limit him to second base and I hope he eventually gets reps in center field. He has both breaking ball consistency issues (though it flashes plus) and mechanical consistency concerns, so I have him projected in relief, where I think the fastball will live in the mid-90s. He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play college football at Kentucky. That helps him stay on track and avoid negative plays. All rights reserved. That his velo has regressed is a real problem since he needs to feast off his fastball to succeed. 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. His 2020 fall look was less consistent, but Im inclined to toss out your worst test grade from 2020. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine 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). 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. In 2021, Rodriguez became the Wildcats clear lead back. Most effective in the upper third; movement overlaps slider on occasion. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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. Tapias arm action now resembles Shane Biebers but his feel to pitch with this delivery is still pretty raw, and lots of fastballs sail on him. 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. 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. Lacks conviction and purpose, overall a below-average offering. Neto will make his debut less than a year after the Angels took him 13th overall in the draft. During his five seasons, Rodriguez caught a total of 20 passes. No Rodriguez Righthander Chris Rodriguez made the Angels' Opening Day roster in 2021 despite not having pitched above Single-A before his MLB debut. Works primarily from the first base side of the rubber, quick motion with a high leg kick. His curveball has depth and bite, and its often plus. 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. I thought he lifted the ball better during that six week stretch and did so without compromising his strong feel for contact. The acquisition trends in this system remain clear. #Angels RHP Chris Rodriguez will miss most of the 2022 season after having right capsule repair surgery (shoulder). That, plus Jo Adells graduation. He had enough roster days to exceed rookie eligibility in 2020; hed be second on this list if eligible. Moiss Rodrguez. I have him projected as a fourth outfielder. Randy Flores. All rights reserved. It was mostly there in the lone Extended outing of his I saw. 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. 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. The August of 2019 Holmes looked like a No. 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. His best attribute is his relentlessness; he consistently thrashes through tacklers to turn minimal gains into long ones. Los Angeles Angels #73; Relief Pitcher; Follow. 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. Assistant General Manager. 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. He is a downhill back. Jose Reyes is also 20 and has a plus frame and bat speed, but is overmatched by full-season stuff right now. 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. Denny Brady, RHP Displays terrific running vision, finds the open lanes, and runs with authority. 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. Additionally, Rodriguez dealt with some off-the-field issues. But it was Rodriguezs redshirt junior season when he really exploded. Rodriguez was signed by the Angels back in 2014 and came up in their Dominican academy. 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. WebAngels Prospect Headlines Where the Angels' Top 30 prospects are starting the season April 5, 2023 Joyce, 104 mph heat leaving a mark March 19, 2023 Angels' pitcher-only Editor's Note: Due to a production error, Mariners righthander George Kirby was inadvertently left off the list. As always, Ive leaned more heavily on sources from outside of a given org than those within for reasons of objectivity. His carry count increased to 119, and he amassed 785 yards and 11 touchdowns. Van Scoyoc has a backspinning fastball but his feel comes and goes. Drafted in the 4th round (126th overall) by the Los Angeles Angelsin 2016 (signed for $850,000). 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. 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. 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. WebAll Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Chris Rodriguez Jr. The Florida Athletic Coaches Association all-star games in Sebring two weeks before the draft is always a must-attend event for scouts. The rest of the repertoire isnt great. Rodriguez's delivery does worry some scouts--it's somewhat violent with a quick stab and a head whack, but he repeats it and throws strikes. It wound up being a questionable decision, as Rodriguez had a tumultuous fifth year at Kentucky. Instead of opting for the NFL, Rodriguez elected to return to school for a fifth season. 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. He tries to work them under the hands of righty batters but theyre hit hard even though Hidalgo hits his spot. 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. At one point a plus-plus runner with power projection, Deveaux needs to perform on paper soon. 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. Hes a smooth, loose, lefty-hitting shortstop with a gigantic frame. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Rodriguez has signed with Jacksonville. 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. Sinker features tailing, darting life in the zone; induces weak contact consistently and shows average command. 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. However, either he, the team, or both decided to hold him out of games for the remainder of the year, affording him redshirt status. 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. Team: Los Angeles Angels (majors, 60-day IL) Born: July 20, 1998 in Coral Springs, FL 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. A few months later, the Angels made him their first round pick. Uninspiring second- and third-level vision. Jacksons swing has already been tailored for extreme lift and power. For only playing in eight games, the numbers were fine, but his 5.2 yards per carry were by far a career low. Rodriguez can sometimes be impatient, not allowing his blocks to set up, a nuance required for backs to last a decade-plus. He received offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State but elected to play. Refined command gives him a shot to be a No. 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). Our rookie scouting reports combine film and analytics to provide the best possible predictions for player performance. (signed for $850,000). 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. Eric Longenhagen is from Catasauqua, PA and currently lives in Tempe, AZ. Rodriguez brings a nice blend of size, speed and power. He has a shot to profile as an everyday center fielder if his speed and contact skills hold water. Paris can fly, and hes worked to add significant weight and strength since signing. Four seam features arm side, riding life in the zone with inconsistent command; tends to miss high arm side. Mechanics:Fires from a high 3/4 arm slot with high effort; hand break, arm action, and subtle head whack yield moderate deception. 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. Chris Rodriguez Jr. The Florida Athletic Coaches Association all-star games in Sebring two weeks before the draft is always a must-attend event for scouts. Most effective to the outer third of same-sided batters. 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. Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge. 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. 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. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Needless to say this is a huge blow to the Angels pitching staff Tight rotation, 11/5 action with inconsistent command; tends to bounce it at times; lacks teeth necessary to generate consistent swings and misses. Draft models favored Kyren Paris in 2019, where he was in the conversation for multiple first round picks, including the Angels at 15. This system is thin but exciting because so many of the higher-variance prospects are fresh faces in the lower levels of the minors. GRADE: 6.1 (High-Level Developmental Prospect/Round 5), Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He carried the ball 71 times for 533 yards and six touchdowns, touching the ball in nine games. Placencias left-handed swing is the sweetest-looking cut in this system, and his righty swing is the second. Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7:23 AM ET, Park Factors In the summer of 2022, he was charged with a DUI. He often lumbers when asked to cut or turn up the field sharply. 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. If you think the system is thin, wait until you see the scouting department. BA His left-handed swing (this system has a lot of switch-hitters) is pretty grooved and long, leaving him vulnerable on the inner third. Zach Linginfelter, RHP Bottom of Roster, Practice Squad. Most effective to the outer third of same-sided batters. Command is inconsistent; misses tend to be horizontal. He has since been added. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Where the other up-the-middle players have several other outs i.e. Modest projection remaining throughout; likely to settle in around 200 lbs. 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