Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz FCL Red Sox Pitcher

       
 
Age: 19
Born: August 18, 2003
Birthplace: Trujilo Alto, PR
Height: 6-3
Weight: 160
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
   
Drafted: 4th round, 2021 by BOS
How Acquired: Draft
College: (Oregon commit)
High School: Leadership Christian (PR)
   

Photo © Kelly O'Connor
Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz photos by Kelly O'Connor
Pronunciation: -
First Pro Contract: July 24, 2021 (BOS)
Signing Scout: Edgar Perez
Signing Bonus: $497,500
Rule 5 Draft Eligible: December 2025
MLFA Eligible: November 2027
   
Pro Debut: June 14, 2022 (FCL)
Added to 40-man: -
MLB Debut: -
Service Time (1/22): 0 days
Options Remaining: 3 (0 used)
Contract (2022): MiLB contract
   
Twitter: -
Instagram: -

 
 
 
 
 
     
  Scouting Report & Links      
         
  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 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.

Curveball: 75-78 mph. Long, 11-to-5 break.

Changeup: 80-83 mph. Some drop. Good separation from fastball. Slows arm some.		   Career Notes: Young for his class, drafted as a 17-year-old. Committed to Oregon.

Summation: Projectable right-hander with a wide gap between what he is and what he could be. Already shows a three-pitch mix. Very projectable, but needs to physically mature.

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)
  
   
     
    Pitching Stats                                          
  year team lg level org age w l era g gs sv ip h r er hr hbp bb so whip k/9 bb/9
2021 Not stats available --- --- -- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --
   
     
    2022 Stats                                          
  year team lg level org age w l era g gs sv ip h r er hr hbp bb so whip k/9 bb/9
2022 FCL Red Sox FCL Rk Bos 18     stats                            
   
     
  Advanced Stats & Splits
   
     
  Awards   SoxProspects.com Awards  
  -   -  
   

   
     
     
     
 
Copyright © 2003-2022 SoxProspects, LLC
All Rights Reserved.
email: info@soxprospects.com 		SoxProspects.com is not affiliated with the Boston Red Sox,
Worcester Red Sox, Portland Sea Dogs, Greenville Drive,
Salem Red Sox, or Major League Baseball..