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Physical Description: Tall,
lean frame with long levers. Needs to add strength, but has the
frame to support added weight. Good athleticism.
Mechanics: Throws from a three-quarters arm slot. High
leg left. Coils before coming forward. Arm swing behind; hides
the ball. Uses his height to get good extension. Has arm speed.
Some effort in delivery.
Fastball: 90-93
mph. Tops out at 95. Could add velocity as he physically
matures. Command and control need work. Potential above-average
offering.
Curveball: 75-78 mph. Long,
11-to-5 break. Advanced feel. Pitch shows depth and tight
rotation. Potential plus offering.
Changeup:
80-83 mph. Some drop. Good separation from fastball. Slows arm
some. Potential fringe-average offering. |
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Slider: Work in progress. Potential
below-average offering.
Career Notes:
Young for his class, drafted as a 17-year-old. Committed to
Oregon. Participated in the Fall Performance Program in 2021.
Earned a promotion to Salem following the end of the FCL season.
Summation: Early ingredients for a
potential back-end starter, but there is a wide gap between what
he is and what he could be. Already shows a four-pitch mix, with
his fastball and curveball showing the most potential. Needs to
improve his changeup and slider and physically mature to take
the next step in his development.
Note: This page will be updated with a
complete scouting report after the scouting team has seen the
player in person.
Links
Red Sox select Elmer Rodriguez with fourth-round pick
(7.12.2021)
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